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Did this ancient site experience a catastrophic end?
2013 04 22
By Stephen Smith | Thunderbolts
Tiwanaku, or Tiahuanaco in Spanish, is a ruined citadel occupying almost 10 square kilometers in the Bolivian Andes at an altitude greater than 3800 meters. Carbon-14 dating methods suggest that the site is no more than 3700 years old. However, as previous Picture of the Day articles discuss, radiometric dating is, at best, an unreliable system for establishing age.
Reconstructed ruins of Tiwanaku in Bolivia.
According to the book, Tiahuanaco, The Cradle of American Man by University of La Paz Professor Arthur Posnansky, Tiwanaku is closer to 17,000 years old, perhaps one of the oldest surviving human habitations on Earth.
Posnansky based his estimate on the alignment of the Kalasasaya temple stones. “Kalasasaya” means “standing stones” and refers to the large stone pylons apparently aligned deliberately around a central courtyard. The current temple is a reconstruction and does not reflect the original architecture that the pre-Incan inhabitants intended. There was no wall between the standing stones as there is today.
Many ancient civilizations used astronomical alignments in their structures. Norse burial mounds were made with apertures that allowed a shaft of sunlight to shine into their deepest recesses on only one particular day of the year: usually the winter solstice. The inhabitants of Chaco Canyon built rock buttresses with slots in them set up so that a beam of sunlight could pierce the heart of a chiseled spiral petrogram on the summer solstice. The walls of many Chaco Canyon buildings are also lined up with the sunrise and sunset on specific days of the year.
Posnansky’s research over several decades showed him that the alignments in Tiwanaku were offset from what should have been “true” positions. Instead of being sited to the south, some of them were slightly offset to the southwest. According to Posnansky, that offset indicated that the site lines were from a time when the stones were aligned with true south.
Earth’s poles are tilted with respect to the plane of the Solar System, creating an angle called the “obliqueness of the ecliptic”. The present tilt is 23 degrees and 17 minutes. According to consensus astronomers, it does not always remain so. Our axis supposedly oscillates between two extremes: from 22 degrees and 1 minute to 24 degrees and 5 minutes. This oscillation cycle is said to require 41,000 years. Posnansky’s alignment data was checked by several astronomers who concluded that the temple stones were set up when Earth’s axis was tilted at 23 degrees, 8 minutes, 48 seconds, indicating a timeframe of approximately 17,000 years ago.
There is another explanation for the offset alignments. Rather than an oscillation of Earth’s axis, our poles could have experienced a one-time displacement as a result of some momentous episode in the recent past. Some of the strange anomalies that exist in the Tiwanaku region might be explained by such an Earthshaking catastrophe.
Tiwanaku’s location is problematic when it comes to living conditions. It is a scorched desert in the summer months, while it is bitterly cold in the winter. Common food crops cannot be grown in the present environment. How did the native population sustain itself? How did they manage to live there while they erected the megalithic structures built from stones weighing hundreds of tons?
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My friend Jayna doesn't like cake, unless it's from a mix. And Mark, my wonderful husband, who is a total food snob (I mean it in the best way, darling!), secretly loves frozen Sara Lee pound cake. (He says he likes mine better, but I kind of think that's like when a man says, "No, I only like SMALL breasts, I don't even like big ones!" Uh huh.)
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I stumbled upon this one when I was getting ready to make brownies for my book club and then realized I didn't have enough butter. WHAT?? On my slowest days I have at least 2 or 3 lbs. of butter in the freezer, but at that particular moment, I found myself without enough. So I had to look online to see if there were any recipes that -- gasp! -- used oil instead. Of course there were, so I gave one a try.
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3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until just beginning to set and edges begin to pull away from sides. Place on a wire rack to cool. (Note: Once they were cool, I covered and refrigerated the brownies in the pan overnight, and cut them in the morning. I find doing that gives me much cleaner slices.)

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A Model for Regulatory Intervention in Irish Banking
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O'Sullivan, K.P.V. & Kennedy T., (2007) "A Model for Regulatory Intervention in Irish Banking" (Working Paper No. 0123) Department of Economics, National University of Ireland, Galway.
The banking system is currently experiencing an unprecedented phase of regulatory transition in order to address persistent market failures. This paper documents the need for better regulation in Irish banking and presents a framework that incorporates the competitiveness, efficiency and stability of the banking system. It explores the potential application of the regulation impact assessment technique and proposes the adoption of a comprehensive planning, impact analysis, enforcement and reviewing (PIER) model to aid in the development and management of a robust and balanced regulatory environment.


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PEARL, Miss. – A pitcher’s duel for most of the night between a pair of in-state rivals essentially came down to an error and a timely hit as No. 17 Ole Miss (26-12) fell to Southern Miss (19-17) by a score of 2-1 on Tuesday night at Trustmark Park.
The Golden Eagles used an extended inning off a fielding error in the third to score the first run of the night – an unearned one – before coming up with a two-out RBI in the ninth to push past the Rebels.
Aaron Greenwood (3-1) took the loss in relief, putting the game-winning run on base in the ninth on a hit batter to start things off despite an otherwise strong outing. The right-hander worked 1.2 innings in relief, allowing only two hits with a walk and the run.
Jay Myrick (3-0) picked up the win, working 3.1 innings in relief and holding the Rebels to one hit with five strikeouts in his time on the mound. Bradley Roney then grabbed his fifth save of the season, pitching the ninth to keep the Rebels from rallying.
Auston Bousfield continued to swing the bat well, building on his 4-for-4 night on Monday at Memphis with a 2-for-4 night and a run scored in the game against the Golden Eagles.
“You have to be able to score and we have to get better at bats,” said Ole Miss head coach Mike Bianco. “We have to continue to pitch well and we have to play better defense than we did tonight to take some pressure off our pitchers. We’re good enough to play good defense and to hold teams down offensively if we’ll do those things until we bust out of this and get something going offensively.”
Southern Miss got on the board in the third inning, taking advantage of free bases and Rebel miscues defensively to bring home an unearned run.
A leadoff walk started the inning for the Golden Eagles before a fielding error at second on the front end of a double play attempt on a groundball to third put men at the corners with no outs. Michael Robbins then hit a grounder to third and the Rebels went home with the throw to get the lead runner, but the other Travis Creel and Robbins moved into scoring position on the rundown between third and home.
A ground ball to second brought Creel home before the Rebels would get out of the inning with a strikeout to keep the lead at 1-0 in favor of the Golden Eagles.
Ole Miss responded in the fourth, tying the game on an RBI single to left from Preston Overbey that brought Auston Bousfield home from second. Bousfield reached on a double to the wall in the left-center gap two batters earlier to set up the tying hit from Overbey that knotted the game at one.
Southern Miss moved back in the lead in the ninth when pinch hitter Andrew Furr snuck a ground ball through the right side to bring Roney home from second. The two-out ground ball took a hop over the glove of a diving Overbey at the last second on what looked originally like it would have been the final out of the inning. Instead, the bounce gave the Golden Eagles the 2-1 lead.
Ole Miss was unable to answer in the bottom of the inning as Roney moved from third base to the mound and closed out the game for Southern Miss.
The Rebels will continue to play on the road this weekend with a three-game series at Tennessee. Game one of the series is set for a 5 p.m. CT start on Friday night, with game two at 3 p.m. CT on Saturday. The series finale will begin at 1 p.m. CT on Sunday and will be televised by ESPNU.
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On November 14th, Sony held a PS4 launch event for the highly anticipated Playstation 4. The program lasted an hour and many secrets were revealed. Some of the main pieces of news were…
Co-presidents Evan Wells and Christophe Balestra of Naughtydog confirmed The Last Of Us DLC will be called The Last Of Us: Left Behind. More importantly, they revealed that the famous Uncharted series will be coming to the PS4. The trailer left much to be revealed, and an official name has not been confirmed either for the PS4 exclusive.
Bungie showed off their new Destiny trailer and announced that the Destiny beta will become available to PS3 and PS4 users.
SuckerPunch and their new title, inFAMOUS: Second Son were also on display. A stunning new trailer highlighted Delsin as he absorbed news powers . The release date was also announced to be March 21, 2014.
A Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes trailer was also shown featuring the PlayStation exclusive “Déjà vu mission” where you get to play as Classic Snake.

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Like the classic Provençal fish stew, Daniel DeLong’s lovely vegetarian version of bouillabaisse is laced with saffron and fennel. The aioli and salsa aren’t absolutely necessary, but they are worth the extra effort.
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4 baby artichokes
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced crosswise
1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium fennel bulb, cut through the core into 1/2-inch wedges
1 medium spring onion, cut into 3/4-inch pieces or 4 scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths
Working with 1 artichoke at a time, pull off the dark outer leaves. Cut off the top fourth of the artichoke and peel and trim the stem. Halve the artichoke and scrape out the hairy choke. Rub the artichoke all over with lemon. Repeat with the remaining artichokes.
In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in the oil. Add the leek, potato, fennel, spring onion, thyme and a generous pinch of salt. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the vegetables are barely softened, 7 minutes. Add the broth and saffron and bring to a boil. Stir in the turnips and artichokes; simmer over moderately low heat, stirring, until the vegetables are tender, 7 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, zucchini and asparagus to the broth and simmer until the asparagus is crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the Pernod and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and season with salt and pepper. Serve the bouillabaisse in bowls with Nettle Salsa, Classic Aioli and grilled bread.
Lively, medium-bodied California Sauvignon Blanc easily pairs with most vegetables.
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As a busy professional, you might have a rigorous routine and often lack time to sit and have a proper meal. On top of your work deliverables, your remaining time may be divided among your family, friends, and other obligations.
To sustain your energy needs, you might tend to grab processed food, drink sugary beverages to stay awake, order takeout food to save time, forget to eat, and engage in other unhealthy eating habits. Unfortunately, these poor habits may lead you to feel drained and stressed. When you feel stressed, it might be too easy to rely on comfort foods to ease up the struggles. It’s a vicious cycle that you need to overcome.
Means To Eat Healthy For The Busy Professional
As a busy professional, it’s a challenge to take care of yourself on top of all your responsibilities. However, there are simple changes that you can do to power yourself up despite your restless agenda. Below are clever means to eat healthy when you’re too busy with work.
1. Keep Meals Simple Yet Wholesome
As an on-the-go professional, you might always be in the rush for work, neglecting meal preparations, and getting hungry later on. With this kind of routine, trying out fancy meal ideas isn’t the most appropriate. Instead, what you can do is to see what’s in your fridge and look online for simple, healthy recipes that you can whip up easily using these available ingredients.
For breakfast, it would be great to have a shortlist of easy, healthy meal options. This can help reduce decision fatigue, especially when you’re in a rush during the mornings.
For instance, you can make a breakfast smoothie to fill you as you commute to work and get the day going. You can also prepare overnight oats that you can consume directly. If you have some time to spare, preparing a sandwich with egg, avocadoes, tomatoes, lettuce, and sunflower seeds can fuel you right as you begin your day. Chop these vegetables the night before to easily assemble this in the morning.
Moreover, if you’re following a specific diet program, stick to its basics. Alternatively, if you’re on the lookout for an uncomplicated one, try to seek and learn what a keto diet plan has to offer. This may help you improve your energy levels and increase your focus, particularly during the ketosis stage.
2. Keep Healthy Snacks Nearby
As you go through your usual workday, you might tend to snack a lot to keep you in full swing. While it may be easy to go to the nearest vending machine, this won’t keep you full for a longer time. Instead, it would be awesome to stock on an array of healthy snacks and other alternatives within arm’s reach. Healthy alternatives can include a trail of dried fruits, seeds, nuts, or simply a granola bar.
Alternatively, if you’re working remotely, you can have pre-cut fruits and keep them in your fridge. You can easily grab them as you take your break. Eating wholesome snacks while taking a breather can help you stay focus when working from home.
Also, make sure to have a glass of water nearby. Keeping yourself well-hydrated can help you stay sharp and curb sugary cravings. All these can surely help you fight against the temptation to snack mindlessly.
3. Try Grocery And Meal Kit Services
You may most likely have less to no time to stop by and do groceries, especially during your workweek. Fortunately, there are now businesses that offer to do your groceries or even apps that allow you to shop in their platform and have it delivered straight to your house.
Try to check out these options online as they typically have discounts on your first few orders. Apart from these perks, this is a great way to support local farmers who directly hand in their fresh produce to these businesses. Totally a win!
Additionally, other healthy eating services offer you a food package with the recipe and the right portion of ingredients, which can help reduce waste. This also eliminates the time of having to think about what to cook as you get home. Food packages can likewise encourage you to get in the habit of cooking your meals while discovering new recipes you can include in your arsenal.
More good news is that some of these businesses are starting to develop menus for people who are in a specific diet program. Hence, whether you’re following a paleo, keto, Mediterranean, or vegan diet, you’ll surely be able to select recipes or meal plans that suit your preferences.
Shifting to a healthier lifestyle shouldn’t be difficult. To make it sustainable, make the entire activity simple and convenient. Likewise, keep your ingredients and healthy alternatives accessible. By making minor adjustments and following the ways above, you can surely take care of your health despite your tight schedule.


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There has been much talk in the media about how debt and repayments differ in the way that they are handled between Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom.
In Scotland, debtors are legally protected when they get into difficulty and enter into debt payment programmes. In these, a court assesses what a debtor can afford to repay over an agreed timescale and then freezes interest, penalties and other administration charges. There are also restrictions on the way that creditors can contact customers who are in this position.
In England and Wales, however, there is nothing in law to stop a creditor from refusing to give a debtor breathing space, meaning that interest charges and penalties can continue to rack up, potentially putting the customer into very severe financial difficulties. The lack of rules over debt breathing spaces has led many people to claim that the situation harms both customers and financial organisations because it means that those who are in debt do not have any incentive to seek help before they get into serious trouble.
Under the present arrangements, even where a formal Debt Management Plan (DMP) is in place, there is nothing to compel creditors to accept the offers made or freeze interest and charges. There is no protection against any creditor who is in a DMP from undermining its effectiveness by taking further action, usually by issuing a claim in the county court. This protection is only available if people enter into a formal debt or insolvency procedure, such as an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA), administration order, a debt relief order, or bankruptcy.
So, what’s being done about it?
At the moment, not a lot. But there is increasing pressure on the Government to implement a new debt support programme for England and Wales which mirrors the Scottish model. The Financial Inclusion Commission is lobbying Westminster to set up debt arrangements along the lines of those in place north of the border as part of a wider set of measures to protect people who are seriously in debt and those who are serious about tackling their financial problems.
The commission wants the Government to introduce measures which will give those in debt legal protection from their creditors so long as they make serious and concerted efforts to get their debt problems under control and show determination to start making repayments.
The commission wants this protection written into formal debt repayment programmes. These are legally binding agreements between debtors, creditors and debt arrangement scheme advisers and put repayment of debts onto sustainable footings.
Changes to legislation relating to debt could take years to be implemented, so what can you do in the meantime? We’ve written a guide to managing your debt which we hope will help you address any stressful debt issues you may currently be suffering.
Tackling the negative effects of debt
With an estimated 9 million people in the UK facing significant problems with debt – amounting to a total of £1.4 trillion – there is mounting concern about the effect that debt is having on families and society.
That’s why the so-called ‘breathing space’ measure is one of a raft of proposals being put forward by the Financial Inclusion Commission. The breathing space would mean that a debtor would be protected from interest, penalties and further action by his or her creditors for a period from six weeks to one year.
The other proposals include:
A freeze on interest and charges with an ongoing freeze on further action by creditors during the entire agreement repayment plan. The interest and penalties that would have been accrued would then be written off completely at the end of the payment plan provided that the debtor completes this according to the agreement.
The commission wants more flexibility for people in debt. This would include payment holidays of once a year and the ability to vary repayment plans should a debtor’s circumstances change
Where people owe money to more than one creditor, the commission wants any agreement to consist of a single regular repayment which would be distributed to each creditor in proportion to the amount that they are owed.
The commission wants money and debt advice to be included in the repayment process to help people in difficulty get out of debt and then put them on a more sustainable footing once they are back in the black.
The creation of a special financial ‘tool’ or set of criteria which could be used by any debtor prior to the drawing up of a payment plan.
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Senators Urge NRC to Deny Exemptions from Emergency Response and Security Measures for Decommissioning Nuclear Reactors
May 2, 2014
Washington, D.C. -- In a letter sent today to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Bernard Sanders (I-VT), Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) called on the agency to stop issuing exemptions for emergency response regulations to decommissioning nuclear reactors which house spent nuclear fuel.
The licensees of reactors that are or will soon begin the decommissioning process, including the San Onofre nuclear power plant in California, have already submitted a wide range of exemption requests from emergency response, security, and other regulations to the NRC. On March 26th, Southern California Edison, which owns the San Onofre nuclear plant, was found to have violated NRC rules for eliminating 39 emergency response positions without first submitting and receiving Commission approval for an exemption to its emergency response requirements. On March 31st, the company submitted several emergency response exemption requests to the NRC. NRC has determined that earthquakes would be the most likely cause of a spent fuel pool failure that could result in a spontaneous fire, the release of large quantities of radiation, and widespread contamination.
The Honorable Allison M. Macfarlane
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Rockville, MD 20852
Dear Chairman Macfarlane:
We write to request that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) cease exempting licensees of decommissioning nuclear reactors from its emergency response and security regulations. NRC repeatedly cites these regulations to demonstrate the long-term safety and security of spent nuclear fuel. Yet it has granted each and every one of the ten requests for exemptions from emergency response requirements that it has received from reactors that have permanently shut down, generally within 2 years of the reactors' closure and without regard to how much spent fuel is still stored in spent fuel pools. The NRC has also received or expects to receive similar requests for exemptions from emergency response and security requirements from the licensees of the Kewaunee, Crystal River, SONGS, and Vermont Yankee nuclear power plants. Given the risks associated with spent fuel pools, we urge you to deny all of these requests.
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and the NRC have both found that draining of a spent nuclear fuel pool can lead to fires, large radioactive releases and widespread contamination. NRC's analysis has even concluded that the health and economic impacts of a spent fuel fire could equal those caused by an accident at an operating reactor.
Emergency Protection Zones, which encompass a distance of 10-50 miles around a nuclear power plant, are the areas subject to evacuation plans and other emergency response actions developed by reactor licensees, NRC, FEMA, and local authorities. The meltdowns at Fukushima illustrated the need for such planning, with the Japanese government ordering evacuations out to 12 miles and the NRC and other countries recommending evacuation out to 50 miles, in part because of a concern about Fukushima's spent nuclear fuel. Similarly, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 led to new and strengthened security regulations, and a court decision and a NAS report both found that spent fuel pools could not be dismissed as potential targets for terrorist attacks.
NRC is currently in the process of finalizing its Waste Confidence decision that spent nuclear fuel can be stored safely for at least 60 years beyond the licensed life of a nuclear power plant, and based this determination in part on the assertion that emergency preparedness and security regulations remain in place during decommissioning. The Commission is also voting on whether there is a benefit to accelerating the transfer of spent nuclear fuel to dry casks, and the document being voted on assumes the continued application of emergency response and security requirements.
What the NRC failed to state in its court and other filings was that licensees of decommissioning reactors are almost always exempted from the regulatory requirements NRC based its findings on within two years of the reactors' shut-down. This is unacceptable. We urge you to announce your intent to reverse this unwise policy.


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“The government must return to the negotiating table for another round of talks with the US,” said Tsai Ing-wen, chairwoman of the opposition Democratic Progressive Party, which mobilized a large number of DPP supporters to join the protest. She said the government of President Ma Ying-Jeou must step down if it reintroduced the imports.
Taiwan’s health ministry later appealed for calm, saying relevant authorities would implement a set of highly strict regulations for inspection of ground beef, offal, brains, eyes, skulls and spiral nerve roots from cattle younger than 30 months of age. But local consumer groups have planned to launch a referendum campaign to ask the public to vote on whether Taiwan should import those meat products. [Earth Times]


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Welcome to the second installment of the analytics report that I will do throughout the season. It will be a comprehensive stat check around the league where I will dive into the analytics and will cover the biggest storylines throughout the league. In case you missed it, the first edition covered Auston Matthews’s hot star, McDavid’s improvement defensively, Vasilevskiy’s rise, and much more.
This second edition will cover Binnington’s extension, the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline, midseason awards, and much more including potential long-term contracts, waiver claims, and much more.
15 Stats: Binnington, Jones, Ekholm, Keller & More
1. The St. Louis Blues locked up goaltender Jordan Binnington to a six-year, $36 million contract extension roughly two weeks ago. I would like to preface by saying that signing goalies to long-term, lucrative extensions is never a good idea. The Carey Price and Sergei Bobrovsky contracts are just two examples of this. Goalies are a fluke and never consistently play at an elite caliber level throughout their contracts. This is exactly why the top goalies league-wide change year by year when examining the analytics.
With this being said, it isn’t a terrible contract due to the fact he is a Stanley Cup-winning goalie. It surprises me he didn’t get more even when taking into account the financial landscape. It is definitely an overpay in terms of value (not market value), but most goalies are overpaid. He just makes the cut for top ten goalies which makes this contract acceptable given he’s still only 27 years old.
His best season was in 2018-19 when the Blues won the Stanley Cup. He saved 8.85 goals above expected when taking into account the quality of the shots which ranked 11th league-wide. In that same season, he saved 11.52 goals above average when ranked 13th. He followed this up with a respectable 19-20 campaign. He’s off to a slow start this season and has struggled, but it is still only the halfway mark of the season. He has allowed 3.70 goals above expected so far this season.
2. The Los Angeles Kings signed defenseman Matt Roy to a three-year contract extension that will pay him $3.150 million annually. This was a very good move by the organization. There are many who think this was a steep price to pay for a defenseman who tallied a career-high 18 points in the 2019-20 campaign. However, the analytically-inclined were celebrating the extension as his underlying numbers are favorable. It was definitely fair for both sides.
The 26-year-old right-shot defenseman had a strong season and got rewarded for it. While he hasn’t been nearly as effective through the midway mark of the season, he has displayed that last season was not an outlier. He’s a strong two-way defenseman and is an effective contributor on both ends of the ice.
His 2.2 wins above replacement – a comprehensive metric that takes into account all a player’s contributions – ranked 13th among all defensemen league-wide. There is no doubt he provides a ton of value on both ends of the ice and will be a strong top-four option for the Kings going forward.
3. It will be interesting to see what kind of contract Seth Jones gets when his deal is up. It would be an understatement to say he has struggled so far this season. While he has produced in terms of point production, his underlying numbers have been worse this season than even years prior where he was getting a lot of criticism from the analytically-inclined.
He is the center of the analytics vs eye-test debate as many think he’s an elite defenseman, while the analytics display he’s nowhere close to the reputation he has. I think the discrepancy is due to the fact that he’s an elite player in transition which will cloud the judgment of evaluators who use purely the eye-test. Without getting too much into the numbers, Jones hasn’t been in the top 50 among defensemen in Evolving Hockey’s wins above replacement over the past four seasons.
4. The Vancouver Canucks claimed Travis Boyd off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs. It was actually a very good pickup as he can be a very strong bottom-six forward. The 27-year-old was a strong two-way forward with the Washington Capitals in 2019-20, albeit it was a very small sample size of just 24 games. If he actually is given ice time, this could result in a good claim.
5. The Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens made the first deal heading into the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline. The Sabres traded veteran center Eric Staal in exchange for a 2021 third-round pick and 2021 fifth-round pick. It seems like a bit of an overpay on the Canadiens side of things when taking into account that the returns may not be as favorable in this financial climate and quarantine implications. While Staal’s underlying numbers have taken a hit and his production has drastically reduced, he can still be a serviceable 3rd line center for a Stanley Cup contending team. He has struggled on both ends of the ice, but he was also playing for the worst team in hockey, so this will be interesting to see if he can get his game back or whether he has regressed this season considering he’s now 36-years-old.
6. A very concerning development in San Jose is defenseman Erik Karlsson. It didn’t appear his contract could look any worse but it has become one of the worst contracts in the NHL. His play is beyond problematic, however, his injuries over the past several seasons could be a contributor to his poor play.
Not only has Karlsson been average offensively this season, but he’s also been a defensive liability. His 2.77 expected goals against per hour is the 9th worst rate at 5-on-5 among all defensemen with at least 20 games played. There are six seasons remaining on Karlsson’s contract at $11.5 million which will be a massive barrier in the Sharks’ future plans.
7. If you missed my midseason awards article, make sure to check it out. There were a lot of questions regarding why Hedman was not a frontrunner for the Norris Trophy. He has still been one of the best defensemen in the NHL this season, but he just missed the honorable mentions list, albeit there’s a real argument he should have been on there. I would not be surprised if he was a frontrunner by the end of the season. His even-strength play hasn’t been nearly as effective and he’s collected most of his points on the power play which was enough to leave him off.
8. With the recent success of the Nashville Predators, it will be interesting to see if they trade Mattias Ekholm. He’s a top-pairing defenseman who provides value on both ends of the ice. He is 23rd among all defensemen in xGF/60 this season signaling his ability to generate offense. Given his affordability, there’s no doubt there will be teams calling for the 30-year-old defenseman, but the price will be high.
9. The Minnesota Wild has an interesting situation regarding polarizing defenseman Matt Dumba. Due to Suter, Spurgeon, and Brodin all having no-move clauses, the Wild would have to go the route of eight skaters and a goaltender in order to protect Dumba. However, that would result in forwards Marcus Foligno, Ryan Hartman, and most importantly, Jordan Greenway being exposed. His 10-team no-trade clause kicks in this offseason which makes things even more interesting. Players can easily manipulate these lists which means if the Wild don’t move him before the deadline, they could be forced to protect him in the upcoming Seattle Expansion Draft if they can’t find a trade partner that isn’t on his list.
I just don’t think the Wild would protect Dumba over a youngster like Greenway when Calen Addison will likely make the team next season which means that a trade before the deadline can’t be ruled out. The two obvious cons with this are losing a huge piece if the Wild make the playoffs and disrupting the chemistry on the team.
While Dumba hasn’t necessarily padded his stats – 11 points in 27 games – so far, his underlying numbers display he is playing some of the best hockey of his career which is a positive sign for a player who is just two years removed from a season-ending pectoral injury that derailed his breakout season. His underlying numbers paint a different picture.
He’s near the top of the league in generating offense and has increased the Wild’s rate of scoring at a considerable rate. It is important to note that he has been average defensively which is uncharacteristically positive as his defensive play has always been suspect. He’s been a strong possession player for the WIld too and has been a driving force behind their success early on.
10. The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the best teams in the NHL, yet they find themselves with a 21-10-2 record which sits them seventh in the league. While this isn’t bad by any means, the Leafs are one of the best-structured teams in the league and should be further up in the standings. A huge reason why they haven’t been as dominant as expected is due to poor goaltending by Frederick Andersen.
He has allowed 10.91 goals more than expected based on the quality of shots he has faced which is the sixth-worst mark in the league. Likewise, his -8.73 goals saved above average is the fifth-worst mark among goalies who have played more than 10 games. This is a real concern and they should give more starts to Jack Campbell who has been fantastic so far this season.
11. One of the biggest surprises this season has been the New York Islanders. They are a legitimate team, but the loss of Anders Lee is definitely painful. At 5-on-5, they rank sixth in goals per game, fifth in goals against per game, eighth in expected goals per game, and fourth in expected goals against per game. This is a legitimate team and it will be interesting to see what kind of move they make at the deadline to replace the loss of Lee.
12. Carter Hart was one of the best goaltenders in the league last season, but his third season in the NHL has been a barrier for the young netminder. His -23.00 goals saved above average and -26.02 goals saved above expected are both the worst mark in the league. He is a huge reason why the Flyers are struggling this season and could ultimately hold them back if he can’t recover his game.
13. I don’t know how to describe how poor the Sabres have been this season. With that being said, it is quite funny to see how effective the trio of Eichel-Reinhart-Skinner has been defensively. All three forwards rank in the top 25 in defensive goals above replacement according to Evolving-Hockey, the latter two ranking third and sixth respectively. Likewise, all three forwards rank in the top 50 in expected goals against per hour too. The trio has been dominant defensively which is just shocking, especially with the current state of the Sabres season.
14. The Arizona Coyotes are finally witnessing Clayton Keller breakout this season. It has come out of nowhere and he’s proving his value. If he is able to continue this, his contract will look a lot better. He has 10 goals, 14 assists, and 24 points in 33 games this season. The 22-year-old forward has been one of the best forwards in the league so far this season and he will be a player to watch down the stretch.
He has been one of the best forwards in the league offensively. He generates a ton of offense and increases the Coyotes’ rate of scoring at a considerable rate. If this holds, it will be his best defensive season so far in his career too. He’s been a strong possession player which is a very valuable asset. He’s finally displaying his ability to be a top-line forward and should be a fixture in Arizona for years to come.
15. For some reason, the Sharks decided to trade for Devan Dubnyk who has consistently been one of the worst goaltenders in the NHL over the past three seasons, this season being the fourth if his trajectory continues. He has allowed 8.61 more goals than expected based on the quality of the shots which is the ninth-worst mark league-wide among goalies who have played more than 15 games.
To make matters worse, Martin Jones’ play has deteriorated since the 2018-19 season when he was one of the worst goaltenders in the NHL. He has allowed 7.18 more goals than expected based on the quality of the shots he faced. This isn’t nearly as bad as the 18-19 season, but his downhill trajectory isn’t showing any signs of halting anytime soon. The Sharks have two of the worst goalies in the league and it’s a huge reason behind their struggles.
There have been many shocking and surprising storylines so far this season. It will be very interesting to see how some of the biggest storylines including the struggles for Hart, the rise of Keller, and the goaltending issue in San Jose shift as the season progresses.
Another element to monitor is how much impact the Staal trade has on the upcoming 2021 NHL Trade Deadline. The first trade can have substantial impact just like how contract extensions do. It could potentially be a market-setting trade as there could be a lot more depth trades to come.
(All Data as of March 27; Via Evolving-Hockey, Natural Stat Trick & Hockey-Reference)
Aaron Heckmann is a journalism & broadcasting student. He covers the Wild for The Hockey Writers & Zone Coverage’s 10krinks. His data-driven articles are focused on solving problems, telling stories, and discovering unique storylines. Find him on Twitter @aaron_heckmann.

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Tottenham boss Antonio Conte says Harry Kane is fit to face Burnley after being hit in the back in Saturday’s 3-2 win over champions Manchester City.
The England captain scored a stunning double at the Etihad Stadium to inspire Tottenham to a crucial victory in the Premier League leaders.
But despite a late knock in the win, Kane will start for Spurs on Wednesday’s Turf Moore, with Conte even joking that the 28-year-old would play even if he had a leg.
The Italian said: “Harry was hit in the back but he has to play. Even if he has a leg, he has to play. He is fine.
“He knows how important he is to our team.”
Conte has revealed that Oliver Skip and Javert Tanganga are still out, while Sergio Reguilon has been questioned after a recent coronavirus infection.
“Skip and Tanganga are recovering. They are not ready for the game against Burnley,” he added.
“Sergio (Reguilon), he was not there during yesterday’s training session, we will see today. We wish them a speedy recovery.”
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Carla: Kane’s performance at Manchester City was one of the best of the season
Jamie Carragher believes Kane produced one of his best performances of the season in Tottenham’s 3-2 win over Manchester City.
Kane scored twice at the Etihad, including one in the 95th minute, to end the Premier League leaders’ 15-match unbeaten run.
The England captain wants to join the Championship in the summer but City have never made an offer that comes close to Spurs’ valuation.
Kane’s performance at the Etihad Stadium justified Tottenham’s steadfast stance and explained why Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was desperate for the striker last summer as he inspired Tottenham to victory, Rekindled their hopes for the Champions League.
Carragher said of Kane’s performance: “It was one of the best performances I’ve seen this season, really. It was an honour to watch.
“What makes it so special is that Kane doesn’t get a lot of the ball, but when the ball comes to him, everything he does is pure.
“Kane is one of the best passers in the Premier League and he’s not far behind [Kevin] De Bruyne. “
Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness was also full of praise for Kane.
“Harry Kane was fantastic,” he said. “He put himself in the shop window again. Not only his goals, but his general performance.
“He’s a real problem. He goes over the ball, he has the skill and insight, he can achieve what he sees.
“Some of his passes today were absolutely pleasing, doing the best he can.”
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‘Came Out Swinging’ is perhaps the perfect opening to The Wonder Years‘ third full-length studio album. It details the trials and tribulations that Soupy and co. have had to endure since their inception back in 2005. Its bittersweet melody tells a sad tale of how the hardships of touring with a punk bad, but the uplifting verse towards the end, “I came out swinging from a South Philly basement” signals better things to come. Choosing to end the song with “I spent the Winter writing songs about getting better, and if I’m being honest I’m getting there” is a bold statement, and it follows on nicely from their sophomore record, ‘The Upsides’.
Getting better is exactly what the band is doing, as with every release they appear to step it up one more notch and giving the album a proper, thorough listen, it’s clear how far they have come from their jokey, synth heavy “popcore” sound on 2007’s ‘Get Stoked On It’. On this record, they have gone back to their roots with a sound that is more focused around gritty, down tuned riffs with huge choruses giving the lyrics a bittersweet feel to them. Dan Campbell‘s vocals have also vastly improved, whilst on previous releases they may have seem somewhat whiney, whilst this still remains in places, songs like ‘Local Man Ruins Everything’ and ‘Coffee Eyes’ show how much his vocal range has actually improved.
Gang vocals that are reminiscent of New Found Glory also feature heavily on the album on songs like ‘Hoodie Weather’ and ‘Don’t Let Me Cave In’, which are guaranteed to be electric within a live setting. Whilst some of the songs do sound a little scruffy, like the short ‘You Made Me Want To Be A Saint’, they are ultimately intended for small, sweaty basement shows, and when listening to this album that is one thing that must be taken into consideration.
This record is nothing more than a natural progression for one of the scene’s most promising bands, and it is an impressive listen combining all the best elements from the best pop-punk bands around right now. Well worth a butchers if you’ve been foolishly unaware up until now.
Written by Oliver Thompson

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With the spike in cases during the second lockdown, officials have imposed a new lockdown to prevent a collapse of the healthcare system that already faces a critical shortage of beds, ventilators and medical oxygen. But this has also added to the woes of numerous families living in villages, slums or construction sites. The children from these places face the maximum hardships, ranging from child abuse due to the frustration of elders and even human trafficking.
As per Mr. Sanjeev Sheel, CEO of the Anchal Charitable Trust, the second wave has proved to be more dangerous than the previous one. The impact will have on the children is beyond imagination. At these times, it is of utmost importance to cater to children’s needs and look after their necessities.
Children who are differently-abled and female children are among the particular sections to which the NGO devotes attention. The mental health of the children, especially among such crisis, are also given primary importance and is being looked after by the team’s acclaimed psychologists.
As per the sources, calls to an Indian helpline childcare line has increased since the onset of the pandemic. It is also stated that it will increase in the upcoming times. The abnormality caused by shutting down schools and separation from friends proves to be quite a bit of a struggle for them.
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Anchal Charitable Trust (ACT) is a non-profitable and non-governmental organisation concerned about thousands of children in India who are left vulnerable during the pandemic-induced period of lockdown and disease. The NGOs for child education and welfare are working hard to provide medical help to children and their families, food for children, access to the internet for education and shelter during such difficult times, and ACT is one such project. This trust catered to the needs of children across India’s capital, New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
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Lojay rejuvenates the music vibes as he delivers a sonorous remix of his released single “Monalisa” featuring Chris Brown, produced by Sarz.
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Beyoncé is no stranger to baring her skin but this time she's taken it to a whole new (and nude) level.
The diva is completely naked (save for a whole lotta glitter) on the cover of the latest issue of Flaunt magazine; her raciest photo shoot yet!
Covered head-to-toe in bronze, purple and green sparkles, Blue Ivy's mom looked confident in her toned body as she stared saucily at the camera. The photo, shot by photographer Tony Duran, was actually taken pre-baby in 2011 as part of her Year of 4 album campaign and has only just been released in Flaunt's pages.
Queen Bey is obviously not afraid of showing off that famous bod (have you seen her sizzling H&M swimsuit commercial?) even though she admits to indulging from time to time. When asked what she thinks about gluten (which has gotten a bad rap), Knowles replied, "I'm okay with gluten. Sunday pizza is a must for me!" Well, if Jay-Z's wifey is okay with eating a slice of 'za, then so are we!
Speaking of adorable married couples; The King and Queen of Music have been showing off their love for each other in the sweetest ways: after Hova's new album "Magna Carta Holy Grail" went platinum, Kim Kardashian's maybe bestie posted a cute photo of her man as a kid on Twitter with the caption "Platinum #MagnaCarta." Bey also happens to be mentioned in Jay-Z's latest triumph 11 times!
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Dystopian novel set in SOUTH EAST FRANCE
Novel set in St Tropez, France (un peu de trop in St Tropez)
25th November 2015
The St Tropez Lonely Hearts Club by Joan Collins, novel set in St Tropez, South of France.
This is the second novel I have read in recent times where mayhem and murder descend on the Côte d’Azur, it is brimming with the antics of the “Eurotrash”, Russians and the British. And both novels have been written by actresses. The first was by Celia Imrie’s “Not Quite Nice” and as you can guess from the title, it is set in Nice. The St Tropez Lonely Hearts Club is in similar vein but is peppered with more rollicking action – in other words, take several ingredients, give them a quick whizz in the blender and out pops a razzmatazz of wealth, murder and wondrous (if rather mind-boggling) events.
There is the lovely Carlotta, a poor peasant who is rescued in Buenos Aires by the superbly handsome Gaucho and they marry in due course. However, he is a master of violent sexual proclivities, but fortunately for her, he pops his clogs one day, leaving Carlotta to take up a new life in St Tropez.
The characters on this exclusive stretch of Paradise in the South of France tolerate each other (up to a point), but just below the surface lurks a tumultuous nest of vipers. When a series of murders blights their often affluent lifestyles, the investigator duo of Captain Poulpe and his daughter Gabrielle descends to tackle the extreme goings-on. The Captain’s tentacles (poulpe after all is French for octopus) can be felt at the scene of every investigation as he peruses and ponders the clues, whilst negotiating the complex dynamics between the characters. These two investigators certainly have a tough job on their hands.
The whimsical role call of names continues with Francois Lardon, and the author spells our the word-play around artist Francis Bacon, should your GCSE level French have let you down….. There are any number of caricatured characters who strut their stuff, from the wizened old soak with her Latino lover (who of course is bristling to find a way out of the relationship), to Charlie the ever popular TV personality back in the UK, and more. And pop idols aplenty and indecorous Russian oligarchs (of whom veteran screen star Sophie Silvestri says:”… Saint Tropez is full of trash!… And I don’t mean those shabby-looking people wandering around in their ugly cloths. No, the real trash here are the oligarchs – those billionaires with their obscene yachts and the jeroboams of champagne that they spray all over their whores at the beaches and restaurants” – a wonderful if rather depressing image).
And that, in a nutshell is the tenet of the narrative. The question of course, that I would love to pose to Joan is how much of the story is gleaned from personal experience and how much is from the creative mind!
Cafe Sénéquier on Quai Jean Jaurès gets more than its fair share of a look-in as a background setting. Mix in a few possible royals and you have the ingredients for rollicking, ribald and rambunctious romp in the South of France, Summer 2015.
The book was published shortly after Joan’s sister Jackie, who was the mistress of the bonkbuster novel, passed away, and the book is dedicated to her.
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I recently had the chance to drive the Trekking variant, which is the range-topper and is certainly more Mini Countryman-like in its appeal. The black cladding under the doors and silver bash plates, both front and rear, give the car a more rugged appeal.
Inside, the car is pleasant, featuring the black and white contrasting theme with leather combination seats and gloss dashboard offset by the occasional rough plastic. It is fairly practical with a 412-litre boot, which can be increased to 455 by sliding the rear seats forward.
The car does feel quite well-built though and with features like the Uconnect infotainment system, multi-function steering wheel, cruise control, PDC, six airbags and a panoramic roof it is well-kitted.
The T-Jet model is powered by the familiar 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol motor that we’ve seen do duty in the Fiat 500 Abarth and Alfa Mito. In this application it produces 88kW/215Nm and is claimed to use 7.0 litres/100km although I only managed a figure of 8.3 litres/100km.
The engine itself is a gem along with the six-speed gearbox, which makes for effortless progress. The all-terrain tyres do make for a slightly compromised ride versus the standard car. However, they do give the car that added off-road dimension.
The name of this model alludes to a degree of off-road ability as does a button in the centre console which reads: Traction+, which is basically a differential. When activated, the system detects wheel-spin and will send more power to the wheel with superior traction to help the car get out of sticky situations.
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This year we have TWO opportunities for our racers to show off their 2015 race cars!
Meadville Mall will have their Race Car Show from March 4 to March 7.
Shenango Valley Mall will have their annual Race Car Show from March 11 to March 14.
There will be a Driver Autograph Session on Saturday March 14 from 6-8.
If you would like to have your car in either show, please call Frank Benic at (724) 699-1260
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Purchase Secures Future of Nation’s Oldest Winged Sprint Car Tour
Tony Stewart will be the new owner of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2015.
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 28, 2015) – Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart has agreed to terms with Guy Webb, owner of the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series, to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour.
The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. The transaction between Webb and Stewart will proceed immediately.
Mercer, PA (January 17, 2015): Mercer Raceway Park hosted the gala banquet and awards ceremony at the Normandy Banquet Center in Hermitage, PA, thus closing the books on the 2014 racing season. Points champions in the six Saturday Night Live! racing divisions were honored, along with some special recognitions being conferred. the tentative schedule was also released.
Mercer, PA (January 2, 2015): Due to the forecast of freezing rain for January 3, the Jack Frost Enduro and Snowflake 25 have been postponed. “We want this to be a safe and fun event for the racers and the fans,” said track manager Frank Benic. “It would be too dangerous for everybody to get to the speedway, and those stands would be treacherous if they were to get all icy,” he added. The event will be held on Saturday, March 21, instead. There will be a full, open practice session for all divisions that day, with the racing events to follow. Starting times have yet to be determined.
Next up on the docket will be the annual banquet and awards ceremony, which will be held on Saturday evening, January 17, at the Normandy Banquet Center in Hermitage. Please remember that tickets will not be sold at the door, so contact the track office at 724-662-1310 to get yours.
Every year Jess and Don Kennedy do an amazing job with the Mercer Raceway Park Kids Club, ministering to the kids and their families. And each year they put together a video review of the past season.
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Analysis: The Obvious Need for Government Employment Benefit Reform
Public-sector compensation has been a matter of intense public debate in Michigan. On one side are public-sector employees fighting to keep union privileges, and on the other are those trying to lower the cost of government. But as a simple matter of fiscal prudence, any spending item that increases at a faster rate than the means to pay for it needs to be explored. For state and local governments, there’s no bigger area that needs exploration than government employment benefits.
Average benefits per employee at state and local governments (including public schools) increased 34 percent from 2000 to 2010, adjusted for inflation, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
In contrast, inflation-adjusted personal income fell 5 percent, inflation-adjusted gross domestic product fell 12 percent, and the inflation-adjusted pay, earnings, dividends, interest and rental income of Michigan residents fell 18 percent.
Without a long look from policymakers, the state is resigning itself to unsustainable increases.
The average government employee earns benefits that are more expensive than the private-sector average. Bringing those in line with private-sector averages would save the state $5.7 billion.
Gov. Rick Snyder’s recommendations begin to look at government employee benefits, at the state, school and local government levels.
Without a conscious policy direction, the value of state and local government employment benefits grew substantially in the past decade without the means to pay for it. It’s a problem that deserves review, regardless of public employee protests.
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The Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version is now available in North America thanks to a special newsletter that was sent out to registered members of the Pokémon Trainer Club on Pokemon.com. Inside the newsletter is a code that can be entered in the Nintendo 3DS eShop in order to unlock the Special Demo Version.
Don't know how to get a demo code in your country? Well, here's a list of known ways to get the demo codes (keep in mind that they are region-locked, meaning European codes will not work on North American 3DS systems and vice versa):
In this video, I show you how to redeem your demo code as well as the entirety of the Special Demo Version gameplay, including Mega Evolutions — Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, Mega Swampert, and Mega Glalie are all shown, in addition to Team Aqua and Team Magma.
You can play up to ten times to unlock some goodies that you can transfer to your Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire game once it is available; I only play through one additional time, but I will likely release a second ORAS video showing more gameplay just for kicks.
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