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Final: Kings 6, Ducks 1
Posted on September 28, 2016 by Elliott Teaford
Nic Dowd scored twice and Devin Setoguchi had a goal and an assist as the Kings routed the Ducks, 6-1, in an exhibition game Wednesday at Staples Center. Justin Auger, Dustin Brown and Andy Andreoff also scored for the Kings, who are 2-1 in exhibition play. Peter Budaj made 14 saves and Thomas McCollum made 12 as the Kings split the goaltending duties evenly. The Kings outshot the Ducks, 48-27.
Here's the link to the box score: https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/ana-vs-lak/2016/09/28/2016010030#game=2016010030,game_state=final,game_tab=boxscore
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Kings prospect profile: Michael Mersch
At first glance, forward Michael Mersch would seem to be born to be a King. He's listed at 6-foot-2, 224 pounds and plays the sort of aggressive style that Lombardi likes and Kings coach Darryl Sutter demands from his players. Mersch excels along the boards and in front of the net.
He would like to become a stronger skater, however. The game demands speed and he'd like to keep up with faster teammates and opponents.
"I've got to continue to work on that kind of stuff, the transition game, coming up the ice a little bit faster," he said. "Getting up the ice, that's a big thing for me. I work on the power skating. I put a lot of time and effort into that. Keep working on it, keep grinding away, and it'll become a habit."
It's a work in progress for Mersch. who turns 24 on Sunday.
"Power skating has come a long way the past five years, since my freshman year in college," he said, referring to Wisconsin, his alma mater. "There's not much dragging stuff. You're not carrying things behind you. It's just fundamentals and a lot of video instruction."
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Kings training camp battle for ice time at center could include prospect Adrian Kempe
Going into Wednesday's exhibition against the Ducks, it would appear three and possibly four players could be battling for ice time as the Kings' third- and fourth-line centers. Andy Andreoff, Trevor Lewis and Nick Shore filled those roles last season, but now a fourth name has emerged as a candidate.
Adrian Kempe, a 20-year-old first-round draft pick in 2014, got a chance to play between Tanner Pearson and Tyler Toffoli during the Kings' 4-3 split-squad exhibition victory Monday over the Arizona Coyotes at Staples Center.. Kempe didn't have a goal or an assist, but Pearson and Toffoli had one of each.
Although he's listed as a left wing (or right wing, depending on the website you search for information), Kempe played center quite a bit last season with the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey because of injuries to other players. So, it wasn't a stretch to see him playing Monday between Pearson and Toffoli. Kempe was credited with two shots on goal, one hit and nine victories in 18 faceoffs in 16:26.
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Kings center Nick Shore talks about watching and learning from the best last season
Kings center Nick Shore continues his resume-building from last season, when he played 68 games and scored three goals and 10 points. He didn't exactly light the league on fire offensively, but he did receive a daily tutorial for this season and for those to come.
"You have two world-class centermen to watch every day," the 24-year-old Shore said of Anze Kopitar and Jeff Carter. "You get to watch them every day in practice and see how they play. It's definitely a learning experience and you try to take as much as you can from it.
"'Kopi' does pretty much everything well. He's so poised with the puck, and he does it on both ends. He has just about as complete a game as it comes. It's the same with Jeff. He gets up and down the ice so quick that it creates a lot of chances. Both are huge parts of the team."
Now it's time for Shore to put the lessons to good use.
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Split-squad scores: Kings 4-3, Coyotes 3-5
The Kings and Arizona Coyotes split a pair of games Monday, their exhibition openers. The Kings defeated the Coyotes 4-3 at Staples Center and the Coyotes beat the Kings 5-3 at Glendale, Ariz.
Lucas Lessio, Tyler Toffoli, Tanner Pearson (power play) and Brett Sutter scored for the Kings in L.A., and Jeff Zatkoff made 18 saves in two periods. Teddy Purcell (power play), Trevor Lewis and Kyle Clifford (power play) scored for the Kings in Arizona, and Peter Budaj made 10 saves in 40 minutes.
The Kings continue exhibition play Wednesday against the Ducks at Staples.
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Kings homecoming (part 2): Jeff Zatkoff says he's where he wants to be after free-agent signing
Jeff Zatkoff knew what he was getting into when he signed a two-season, $1.8-million contract last summer. He understood the job description called for long, thankless hours of hard work during the day followed by extended periods of inactivity during the evening.
Zatkoff took the plunge anyway.
The opportunity was too good to pass up.
Plus, he had a connection to the Kings, who drafted him in the third round (74th overall) in 2006. Goaltending coach Bill Ranford tutored him, mentored him, but couldn't offer him a single appearance in an NHL game before losing him to the Pittsburgh Penguins as a free agent in 2012.
Zatkoff returned to the Kings as a free agent July 1, after a four-year absence.
"I had interest from other teams, but at the end of the day, this is where I wanted to be," said Zatkoff, who was 4-7-0 with a 2.79 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage in 14 games last season with the Stanley Cup champion Penguins.
Zatkoff, 29, isn't likely to play very many games with the Kings this season. If all goes as planned, Jonathan Quick will play and Zatkoff will sit on the bench. Zatkoff also will work his tail off after practice in case something goes awry with his more accomplished and heralded teammate.
Quick's backups normally play only a handful of games each season. Jhonas Enroth played 16 games last season and Martin Jones appeared in 15 in 2014-15. Enroth departed as a free agent during the off-season; Jones was traded in the summer of '15.
"I think you know the situation when you come to L.A.," Zatkoff said. "You want to play as many games as you can, but at the same time you're playing behind arguably the best goalie in the league, one of them, anyway. That's part of the job here.
"You've got be able to go in and play when you're called upon, whether it's 15 games, 10 games, 20 games, just depending on the circumstance, and be able to provide that leadership in the locker room and be a good teammate and be ready to go when your number is called, and win.
"I know my role here. I just want to do my job."
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Kings winger Marian Gaborik injured while playing with Team Europe in World Cup
Kings winger Marian Gaborik suffered an unspecified lower-body injury while playing Sunday in the World Cup of Hockey in Toronto "that we're still managing," Team Europe coach Ralph Krueger told reporters Monday. Krueger couldn't confirm a diagnosis or say when Gaborik would be fit to play again.
Team Europe advanced to the best-of-3 final against Canada with a 3-2 overtime victory in the semifinals Sunday over Sweden. Gaborik was injured blocking a shot during the second period but did continue to play in the third. He departed Monday's practice on crutches, according to reports.
Krueger wouldn't say whether Gaborik left with his leg in a cast.
Gaborik has two goals and a team-leading 13 shots on goal in four games while playing on a line for Europe with Kings teammate Anze Kopitar. He scored only 12 goals and 22 points in 54 games last season with the Kings, suffering from a lingering knee injury that forced him to the injured reserve list.
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Kings homecoming (part 1): Teddy Purcell battles for ice time in familiar surroundings
Teddy Purcell was here once before. It was six years ago, but it seems as if it was only yesterday. The Kings' training facility is the same now, but different. Many of the faces are familiar, making his homecoming all the more comfortable, the transition to a new team far easier.
"The weight room has a retractable roof now," Purcell said Saturday after the first of two practice sessions at the Kings' workout facility. "It's almost funny when you hear about it, especially when you come from Edmonton and your car doesn't start when you leave the rink."
No sub-zero temperatures are in the forecast in Southern California, where summer seems to go on and on. Old friends such as Trevor Lewis and Alec Martinez helped get Purcell settled and re-acclimated to the land of year-round sun and perpetually warm weather.
"I bought a beach cruiser," Purcell said, smiling.
The Kings signed the 30-year-old Purcell to a one-season, $1.6-million contract after the departure July 1 of Milan Lucic, who signed a seven-year, $42-million contract with the Edmonton Oilers during the off-season, a deal the Kings could not afford in match in salary or duration.
Purcell began his NHL career with the Kings in 2007-08, signing as a free agent after one standout season at the University of Maine, and spent parts of three seasons with them before they traded him to the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2010. He's also played with Edmonton and Florida.
Now he's back, trying to secure a place on the Kings' third or fourth lines while providing some much-needed scoring depth for a team that's sound on its first two lines in that department, but seriously lacking in firepower beyond its top six forwards.
Purcell scored 14 goals and 43 points in 76 games last season, playing 15 of his final 76 games with the Panthers after a trade from the Oilers. Overall, he has 101 goals and 305 points in 559 games in nine seasons in the NHL.
Purcell isn't sure where Kings coach Darryl Sutter might play him.
"I think it's too early," Purcell said. "That kind of stuff will take care of itself. (But) anybody would be lying if they said they didn't like to play with guys like (Jeff) Carter and (Anze) Kopitar. If I take care of my stuff, it'll work out and we'll go from there."
Purcell said he wants to make a good first impression during his second stint with the Kings.
"The first thing for me is I've got to gain the coaches' trust," he said. "I've got to show I'm responsible away from the puck. It kind of sounds selfish, but if you do well and gain their trust, they're going to slot you into positions to succeed.
"We talked about some stuff in the the summer, but it changes almost daily at training camp. When I was younger, you kind of analyze it and beat yourself to death and not sleep over it, but as an older guy you just kind of go out and take care of your own business."
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Kings vs. Kings lineups (spoiler: not many veterans are playing)
The Kings vs. Kings scrimmage Sunday afternoon in Ontario is short on veterans. Drew Doughty and Jake Muzzin are with Canada in the World Cup in Toronto. Anze Kopitar and Marian Gaborik are with Team Europe. Game 1 of the final round between Canada and Europe is Tuesday, so they won't be back for exhibitions Monday against Arizona or Wednesday against the Ducks.
Goaltender Jonathan Quick (Team USA) also isn't playing Sunday
Among the top prospects, the Kings' white team features forwards Adrian Kempe and NIc Dowd. The black team features forwards Andy Andreoff and Michael Latta.
Dustin Brown, Jeff Carter, Jeff Zatkoff are scratched.
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Kings training camp questions (part 5)
5. How will the World Cup impact training camp?
Quick and general manager Dean Lombardi will be back sooner than anticipated. Team USA was eliminated from the World Cup with a loss to Canada on Tuesday in Toronto and played a meaningless round-robin finale Thursday against the Czech Republic. Doughty and Muzzin might be away for a while longer. Canada is expected to reach the championship round. Gaborik and Kopitar advanced with Team Europe and there's no telling how far they might go after finding their game after a lackluster series of preliminary games. It's uncertain how their absences might impact the Kings' training camp. Avoiding injuries is on everyone's mind during the World Cup and the Kings cannot afford a serious (or even a minor one) one to any of their top players, especially Doughty and Kopitar.
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Q: Get value from other page I got a site where I want to pick up a value and save it in my script, but the value is inside a div on a different page. I have tried so many different things by now, and I cant get it to work.
Do anyone have a idea ?
Thanks!

A: if you are sure you have the cross-origin allowed , then just use load , and retreive that specific div
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where result is the div you want to store data inside , and container is the div on the other page.
will also save time and traffic to load the whole page using get.
http://api.jquery.com/load/

A: Try this:
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I just discovered it uses some flaky bitrates when exporting files causing any flash players to speed up the file creating the chipmunk affect.
Unfortunately I can't be much help with Propaganda. Your best bet would be to download the eval version of RecordForAll and try a similar export. If you can reproduce the same problem with RecordForAll, then I should be able to do it here too, and that would be a good start to figuring out the problem.
I've got some lectures that I've recorded with my iPod and a Belkin mic. They contain a lot of background noise and the speaker volume is low. Is there an application I can use to eliminate or greatly reduce the background noise and increase the speaker volume. I'm running on WinXP Pro system.
I'd recommend using a program like Audacity to try to reduce the noise audio before trying to import the audio in to RFA.


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NINE PERFECT STRANGERS' only saving grace lies with its brilliant ensemble cast
Stephen Parthimos September 24, 2021 2021, Reviews, TV
Based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty, Nine Perfect Strangers follows nine individuals who check in to a boutique wellness resort in search of a healing and transformative journey led by the resort's mysterious owner, Masha (Nicole Kidman).
Nine Perfect Strangers kicks off by introducing us to this somewhat shady resort, led by an individual whose intentions are also shrouded in mystery. It's not exactly clear what's going on, nor where it's all heading, but it leads you to believe that at some point, secrets will be revealed. Unfortunately, the driving force of the series – this main narrative and overarching mystery – just isn't engaging enough to keep you locked in for the eight-episode run. It spends the bulk of its episodes meandering through subplots and going off on all these odd tangents that it's hard to get a real grip of what the end goal is until maybe the last episode or two. It's as if you would like to find out the answers, but it's taking such a long-winded path to get there that it's not really doing anything to spark any excitement to jump right into the next episode.
Akin to Big Little Lies, this series is certainly a slow burn. It's not rushing to get anywhere, with some episodes feeling like they make absolutely no progression towards the finale. There's the occasional hint of potentially exciting drama and the tease of things heading in a neat direction, but it never really delivers on any of that. Just when it shows signs of doing something potentially cool, it reverts back to its default bland narrative. For instance, the penultimate episode is the first and only episode where I thoroughly enjoyed what the main narrative was doing. There was this added thriller-heavy atmosphere with some hints of horror which were great to watch. It's the direction I thought it was going to have taken multiple episodes prior, and I was glad it was happening – setting up some genuine intrigue going into the finale. Then the finale drops and fails to deliver on anything set up in that episode, resulting in an ending that lacks any real payoff in terms of the main mystery. And so, it all just falls flat.
Where the series shines is exclusively in regards to the performances and the individual development arcs of the guest characters. I may not have given two shits about where the main story was going, but I cared about following the interactions of these guests and how their behaviours changed from when we first met them through to where we leave them. The relationships of these guests as they go through this communal experience are the only written elements that flourish. It helps create individual character-building scenes that shine through the episodes where nothing much of value really happens.
Beyond this, the ensemble performances are just fantastic. Michael Shannon, Melissa McCarthy, Regina Hall, Bobby Cannavale, Luke Evans, Samara Weaving, Asher Keddie, Melvin Gregg and Grace Van Patten are mesmerising through every single episode, really nailing the unique qualities of their respective characters. Michael Shannon's very off-beat and quirky performance is flawlessly executed. Regina Hall is truly underrated, especially considering the layers to her performance and the powerful scenes she's got in here. Melissa McCarthy and Bobby Cannavale both bring a light comedic tone, while also contributing to the emotional impact of their respective journeys. All of the above performers are awesome, but you'll notice one key omission.
Nicole Kidman's performance and overall character just didn't resonate with me at all throughout the series. Firstly, her character, despite being the centre of the series, was the least interesting one of the bunch. Sure, there's mystery behind her intentions, but I was much more engaged by the aforementioned arcs of every single character around her. Then her performance just lacked the impact that many of the other performers exhibited – with much of her line delivery just feeling too flat and one-note. Part of that could be attributed to the character, but even then she doesn't do much to bring intrigue to her character's arc. On top of all that, the Russian accent was a questionable decision as it's not integral to the plot in absolutely any way. I'm sure it's in here due to the character being Russian in the novel, but you can either change that character to an American/Australian woman to fit Nicole Kidman, or cast someone who can pull off a Russian accent. It was just too jarring and out-of-place to simply overlook it.
In the end, Nine Perfect Strangers is elevated solely via the phenomenal ensemble performances and individual character arcs of the guest characters. Those relationships and moments of character development are pretty much the only thing this series has going for it. Aside from the seventh episode, the main narrative does nothing to drive any real intrigue, excitement or interest in seeing where things end up. It feels like it's just wandering aimlessly towards a finale where there's no real foreseeable end goal. Then when you finally reach that end-point, it can't deliver any real payoff to make the journey a worthwhile one. Overall, this series never reaches the point of being brutally unwatchable, but the only reason to actually watch it in the first place is to see some solid performances from A-list actors.
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An addition to the existing American Bridge world headquarters, this structure of steel frame, brick, limestone, curtain wall with Solar Ban 60 glazing, and standing seam metal roof was completed without interruption to daily business functions in the office. The interior finishes are exposed steel frame roof truss, painted acoustical deck, and interior drywall partitions with plastic laminate work stations. This modern facility includes a high-tech training room with video conferencing, satellite communications, fiber optic data lines, and high-end wall finishes, plus terrazzo, carpet and wood flooring.


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Circadian rhythms of blood minerals during adolescence
Morri E. Markowitz, John F. Rosen, Swamy Laxminarayan, Mark Mizruchi
Sequential blood sampling every 30 min was performed in six adolescent males. Samples were analyzed for serum phosphate ((P<inf>i</inf>) total calcium (Ca<inf>T</inf>) and blood ionized calcium (Ca++) concentrations. A circadian (24-h) pattern was observed for each mineral 1) Ca++ concentrations followed a U-shaped curve with a peak at 11 AM and a trough at 3:30 PM; 2) Ca<inf>T</inf> concentrations followed a W-shaped curve with maxima at 11 and 1 AM and troughs at 5 AM and 6 PM and 3) P<inf>i</inf> concentrations followed an M-shaped curve with peaks at 4 PM and 3:30 AM. The overall mineral patterns were similar in shape to those previously decribed in adult males. In contrast however the amplitude of the P<inf>i</inf> fluctuations were considerably greater in the adolescents compared with that in adults (3.0 mg/dl versus 1.2 mg/dl). The Ca++ pattern diverged from the Ca<inf>T</inf> pattern during the nocturnal phase to an extent that neither pattern could be predicted from the other. Ultradian rhythms were found in some of the time series mineral data sets however no single frequency encompassed all subjects for each circulating mineral.
Pediatric Research
Markowitz, M. E., Rosen, J. F., Laxminarayan, S., & Mizruchi, M. (1984). Circadian rhythms of blood minerals during adolescence. Pediatric Research, 18(5), 456-462.
Circadian rhythms of blood minerals during adolescence. / Markowitz, Morri E.; Rosen, John F.; Laxminarayan, Swamy; Mizruchi, Mark.
In: Pediatric Research, Vol. 18, No. 5, 1984, p. 456-462.
Markowitz, ME, Rosen, JF, Laxminarayan, S & Mizruchi, M 1984, 'Circadian rhythms of blood minerals during adolescence', Pediatric Research, vol. 18, no. 5, pp. 456-462.
Markowitz ME, Rosen JF, Laxminarayan S, Mizruchi M. Circadian rhythms of blood minerals during adolescence. Pediatric Research. 1984;18(5):456-462.
Markowitz, Morri E. ; Rosen, John F. ; Laxminarayan, Swamy ; Mizruchi, Mark. / Circadian rhythms of blood minerals during adolescence. In: Pediatric Research. 1984 ; Vol. 18, No. 5. pp. 456-462.
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CHALMETTE, LA. – The Nunez Community College baseball program made history again today when it celebrated its first two student athletes ever to sign National Letters of Intent to play NCAA Baseball.
Athletic Director Becky Maillet hosted the signing ceremony today at the Kane Technology Building on the Nunez campus. Head Coach Glenn Powell and a majority of their teammates stood by their sides in a show of support at the milestone event that was also attended by the players' parents, families, and friends, as well as several Nunez staff.
Curole, a pitcher and centerfielder who has also seen duty behind the plate, is one of the top hitters on the team and has led the team in home runs the last two seasons. His strong pitching arm as well as his speed both on the base paths and in the outfield has proven invaluable to the team's success. Dominick is a graduate of Chalmette High School where he also excelled in football and track. In April of 2017, Curole was recognized as the Amateur Athlete of the Year by the St. Bernard Sports Hall of Fame.
Fontenot, from Madisonville, graduated from Archbishop Hannan High School in Covington in 2017. The sophomore is the Pelicans' catcher, as he was as a freshman, and has been a rock behind the plate with his strong throwing arm and overall defense. Austin is especially adept in blocking pitches in the dirt, and his maturity and leadership behind the plate has provided a calming and steadying influence for his pitchers.
Both Dominick and Austin have come through with game-winning hits this season.
Both gentlemen will graduate this Spring – Curole with an Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology, and Fontenot with an Associate of Arts Louisiana Transfer Degree.


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Industrial Valleys
Songs of a Moorland Parish
The Mills
Denshaw Vale Print Works
S.D. 974103
Also known as: Calf Hey Mill, Whitehead Mill or Butterworth Mill
The 12-acre site on which Calf Hey Mill was built in the early 1790's was owned by Benjamin Gartside who built the mill.  The Land Tax for 1790 was paid by the same Benjamin Gartside, and in the occupation of John Ogden.
The mill was at this time powered by a water wheel, with a 20ft fall of water producing 8h.p.
In its early years it was probably a woollen mill, but as early as 1815 John Grafton, a Calico Printer from Manchester, was involved.  Ownership at this time also seemed to include the Junction Inn in at least two sales of the mill.
The next change of ownership seems to have taken place around 1830.  By then it was occupied by John and Robert Scholes, calico printers.  The Factory Commission report for 1834 stated that the mill was waterpowered, commanding 10h.p. and employing 59.  The Scholes were still occupying the mill in 1835 according to the Church Rates Book, which also recorded the mill owned by the Saddleworth Banking Company.  According to Pigot's Directory of 1841 it had changed hands again, to Horrox & Co., calico printers, Junction.

By the late 1830's after a period of ownership by the Whitehead family and others, its function seemed secure, with a wide variety of processes from wool manufacture, to dyeing, printing and finishing.
For the Century 1841-1940 the mill was in the hands of Edmund Butterworth and Sons – Printers.  Steam power was introduced in 1827 with a 24h.p. engine, still supplemented by an 18ft x 5ft wide water wheel.  The Butterworths were big landowners, with interests in coalmines in Crompton, which probably accounts for this early use of steam power.
The 1851 Census recorded employment for 46 men, 23 boys and 15 girls.  There were slight changes by 1871, with 68 men, 11 women and 15 boys being employed.  Throughout this period the mill was obviously an important factor in the local economy.  Further confirmation of the mill's importance was the not inconsiderable Rateable Value of £283/11/0 in 1871.
The firm of Edmund Butterworth & Sons must have been a progressive company, and local newspapers reported the introduction of a motor wagon on 14th May 1903.
"MOTOR WAGGON ON TRIAL AT DENSHAW VALE PRINT WORKS"- a motor  wagon is on trial at Denshaw Vale Print Works, its use being to convey material from the Manchester warehouse to the works at Denshaw, and taking back the finished goods.  This beforehand has been done by team labour; making the journey long and laborious for both men and horses.  Should the trial prove successful, motive power will be adopted to carry chemicals etc. from Delph station to the works and probably the great expense due to keeping a large number of horses will be appreciably diminish.
In subsequent items the Oldham Chronicle reported the continued successful use of the steam wagon to support the work at the mill, the horses were put up for sale, and a new era was underway.  The mill also heralded the use of the steam "buzzer" to call its employees to work in1899.  This "first" was celebrated at the time "as a step further within the pale of civilisation".
The 1891 O.S. Map clearly shows the importance of such a large mill to the local economy.
The two small, square detached buildings at the bottom of the mill complex are the "listed" buildings referred to in the text, and will become an integral part of the new housing development.
The mill was used for printing until the 1950's, after which it was to stand empty for some time.
It hit the headlines in 1970 when there was a large fire there.  The account states that the mill had remained unused until a couple of years before, when a paper manufacturer and a demolition contractor had moved in.  The fire destroyed the roof and areas of the main floors.
The mill was never to recover and the site has led a chequered life since, being used by a variety of tenants.  All the mill buildings were, with the exception of two small "listed" outbuildings, cleared in 1996-97 to
accommodate the Denshaw Vale housing development.
In the picture above, one of the listed outbuildings
Can be seen in centre position.
 Also continuing to remind us of the past is the Printers Arms, just up the road at nearby Calf Hey.


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The title of the CD is inspired by Yves Le Manach's texts which are published in greek under the title "Le Jardin: La Justice, les filles et l'éternite" (Alistou Mnimis publishings).
the complete understanding of a day".
It would suffice for the space of a MOMENT to experience this state of completeness.


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NAESP Resources Putting Research to Work – 2
Putting Research to Work – 2
A case study of how one school converted behavior improvement research to practice, using expert advice and six really smart moves. by Melissa D. Patschke Principal, March/April 2012
Principal, Resources: March/April 2012
A case study of how one school converted behavior improvement research to practice, using expert advice and six really smart moves.
by Melissa D. Patschke
Principal, March/April 2012
Every principal and teacher in every K-8 school in the country knows that children who struggle with difficult social, emotional, or behavioral issues also have difficulty learning. What we don't always know is how to help these students. What are best practices in this area, and how can a principal and his or her staff implement them? As is so often the case in elementary education, answers to such questions lie with building and nurturing support and expertise among peers.
My school, Upper Providence Elementary, part of the Spring-Ford Area School District (SFASD) in the southeast corner of Pennsylvania, is fortunate to have a two-teacher team that staffs our Emotional Support (ES) program. Once or twice a month, our ES teachers provide expertise for their district colleagues who are struggling to help a child exhibiting social, emotional, or behavioral concerns. Their support varies widely from lending a sympathetic ear in a confidential conversation to affirming a colleague's observations to facilitating meetings and practicing difficult discussions.
This outreach has proved to be very successful. It typically lowers the teacher's anxiety, helps the child, and bolsters a positive classroom culture—everyone wins. Our challenge was to take the support to the next level by developing a peer-collaborative and research-based approach to addressing challenging student behaviors in the district's seven elementary schools.
ES teacher Mark Matthews worked with key SFASD administrators and staff, including district curriculum director Johnna Weller, to create a systems approach using Behavioral Support Teams (BST). For this complicated concept—develop, train, and integrate full teams for seven different schools—to work, we needed to create a strong foundation, one based on research-proven practices. Materials needed to be authentic, practices had to be credible, and resources had to be available to meet a variety of needs. We drew upon the online resources offered by Doing What Works (see "A Ticket for Success," Principal, November/December 2011). Specifically, we incorporated the practice labeled Reducing Behavioral Problems in Elementary School Classrooms, which is one component of the overarching
topic, Comprehensive Support. Not only was the extensive material solidly research based, but it also was free! The successes of the BSTs are due, in part, to the following key factors—our "smart moves."
Smart Move #1
The Right Team Matters
Just as Jim Collins noted in his 2001 blockbuster book, From Good to Great, getting the right team members in place makes all the difference. For us, it ensured the success of initial training, the buy in of teaching staff for the entire project, and our strengthened ability to sustain the program after implementation.
Typically, our BSTs consist of the principal, a guidance counselor, a primary teacher, an intermediate-level teacher, and a special education teacher. We recognized from the outset that the active participation of the principal and the counselor throughout the project was critical to its successful completion. Just as important, it was the primary factor in determining if each school is prepared to support the BST beyond the initial implementation. The selection of other team members was informed by what worked best for kids: The behaviors and attitudes of elementary-aged children are influenced by distinct developmental factors. Thus, it was important to ensure that primary and intermediate teachers were represented on the BSTs. We also required a special education teacher, knowing that their unique experiences would positively and significantly contribute to the team's actions and decisions.
A third critical element for creating effective BSTs was including experienced and peer-respected teachers who could form strong collegial supports within the constraints of the resources available to the schools.
Each school needed the flexibility to recommend the team most appropriate for its specific culture. While five members were suggested as the optimal size for the teams, three of the schools added an additional member.
Know What Already Works
Recognizing "what's right" in existing practice is a critical factor for any team-based venture. No matter the goal or the need for change, good people are already invested in their current reality. As noted writer and educator Phillip C. Schlechty cautions in Leading for Learning: How to Transform Schools into Learning Organizations, changes that move forward blindly without understanding previous successes is a cultural no-no.
The project team focused time and energy on understanding what practices already worked and how to preserve—even build on—those successes and power within. We used such tools as focus groups, interviews, and school climate surveys to collect data during the evaluation component of the process.
Early in the development of the BST training, we also allowed time for each team to analyze the culture and practices in its respective school and to compare those existing practices with the recommended Doing What Works (DWW) practices in addressing student behavioral concerns. What could they build on? What could be modified? How could practices be integrated?
Each BST was asked to review the vision and mission statements of its school; to understand and codify (if necessary) school-based collaboration efforts, such as special-education teaching groups or grade-level teams; to identify pro-social and character-education programs that promote positive school climates; and to examine unique elements in the school community that encourage student motivation and parental partnerships. All of these efforts have a significant impact on the success of the BSTs and, more important, on the success of practices that support children with behavior issues that disrupt their ability to learn.
Veteran educators Howard J. Bultinck and Lynn H. Bush write in 99 Ways to Lead & Succeed that educators need to "think beyond today." We set goals for our project and planned ways to make them happen. In addition to identifying existing school-based practices, we relied on the DWW materials to support our teaching staff in ways that exceeded initial expectations.
In effect, we had a "silent partner" online for all trainings that provided teachers with immediate take-aways and reflection tools. Each DWW best practice features expert advice from practitioners and researchers, and methodologies are supported with actual, school-based examples that focus on implementation strategies.
In many ways, the DWW materials were like having additional professional development trainers on the implementation team.
You and Improved
Including all stakeholders in the development of an initiative is a powerful method to encourage buy in. In Getting Started: Re-culturing Schools to Become Professional Learning Communities, Robert Eaker, Richard DuFour, and Rebecca DuFour confirm the importance of shared vision, collective commitments, and common goals.
As the teams began their work, we invested time and energy in ensuring that everyone's feedback was welcomed, everyone was heard, and everyone was on the same page. Consequently, BST members were able to focus on how their existing practices could be enhanced by new practices. For example, the BST at Upper Providence Elementary ultimately used DWW's five recommended practices listed on the DWW website under the broader category titled Reducing Behavioral
Problems in Elementary School Classrooms. The five practices follow.
Describe Behavior: Identify the specifics of the problem behavior and the conditions that prompt and reinforce it.
Modify Environment: Modify the classroom learning environment to decrease problem behavior.
Teach Skills: Teach and reinforce skills to promote appropriate behavior.
Collaborative Relationships: Draw on relationships with professional colleagues and students' families for continued guidance and support.
Schoolwide Approach: Implement schoolwide strategies that are evidence-based and aligned with school needs and goals.
The team took materials from the practice pages and applied them directly to the school environment. Teams created discrete products after each professional development training session, which were later incorporated into presentations to each school's faculty.
Time was allocated for BST collaboration, discussion, planning, and sharing of ideas among different schools. These discussions led to many team-based improvements, including using the school intranet to house a teacher-resource folder, which contains such materials as the products developed during BST training sessions and school-specific tools and information.
In addition, the principals from the seven schools appreciated the opportunity to work with a select group of their own staff to explore the DWW materials and develop a community behavioral approach specific for their schools.
Teacher Leadership Is Contagious
Asking principals for help can be difficult for teachers who feel that such a request is an admission that they can't manage their classrooms. More effective, say some researchers, is to set up processes that connect teachers with each other. As Marge Scherer notes in Keeping Good Teachers, teacher leadership, enhanced through peer collaboration and mentoring, can be a more comfortable avenue for providing teachers with support when compared with a traditional administrative
evaluation model, and teacher-to-teacher partnerships afford more comfortable exchanges. With credible, trained peer leadership, trust can be developed and high teacher efficacy will be achieved.
This certainly proved to be the case with the BSTs. Each has developed to the point that they are able to create effective procedures tailored to the culture and needs of each school.
In addition, the teacher-led BSTs designed and delivered school-level workshops, shared recommended practices with the entire faculty, and led their peers through discussion and activities to initiate schoolwide approaches to teaching and promoting appropriate student behavior.
Since the training, teachers have reported an increase in effective data collection for student behavior and have also noted an increase in their general understanding of positive behavioral supports and interventions. In addition, to further facilitate teacher-to-teacher collaboration, we developed a technology based community of practice (wiki site) to which all involved teachers had access.
Reflect and Interject
There is immense value in reviewing a project, evaluating its impact, and moving forward with improvements or adjustments. Olaf Jorgenson writes in A Reflective Planning Journal for School Leaders that reflective evaluation is integral to effective instructional leadership. We applied these theories to our work. We took great care to elicit participant feedback to improve all aspects of the project. As a result, BST participants made important modifications, including revisiting their current methodology for dealing with classroom behavior and proposing significant changes to those practices. As the trainings for BST participants progressed, we also built in more time for team members to discuss and formulate implementation changes.
These guiding principles—and many other factors too numerous to recount in this brief article—made all the difference in our ability to put the DWW research into practice. Our collaborative approach worked. The research-based practices provided us with a solid platform for supporting teachers and implementing effective
approaches, and most important—children received the help they need to learn to their greatest potential.
Melissa (Missie) D. Patschke is principal of Upper Providence Elementary School in Royersfield, Pennsylvania.
Copyright © National Association of Elementary School Principals. No part of the articles in NAESP magazines, newsletters, or Web site may be reproduced in any medium without the permission of the National Association of Elementary School Principals. For more information, view NAESP's reprint policy.
Principal, Resources: March/April 2012, Volume , Issue
Cost-Cutting Strategies – 2
Postscript: Good, Better, Best – 2
It's the Law: Response to Intervention: The Legal Dimension – 2


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Plush George Street bar and night club for the smart set. Martinis in a soft-lit, styled setting. Club night sets usually in keeping with the svelte decor - house, Latin, and funky dance classics.
Opal Lounge club nights are usually free if you get in before 10pm, with a cover charge after that (£6 before 11pm, £8 after 11pm).


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Fortissat is one of the twenty-one wards used to elect members of the North Lanarkshire Council. Created in 2007, it originally returned three councillors; a 2017 national review resulted in no changes in the boundaries but an extra seat being added. The ward's territory covers the town of Shotts and surrounding areas (including Allanton, Bonkle, Harthill, Hartwood, Morningside and Salsburgh) with a population of 15,730 in 2019.

Councillors

Election results

2022 election

2017 election

2017 by-election
Conservative candidate Sandy Thornton refused to sign his acceptance of office, resulting in the seat becoming vacant on 28 June 2017. A by-election took place on 7 September 2017 and was won by Clare Quigley of the Scottish Labour Party.

2021 by-election
On 8 May 2018, councillor Tommy Cochrane resigned from the SNP and became an Independent, citing lack of SNP support in the area. He resigned his seat on 18 March 2020 saying he was increasingly unable to manage personal and work commitments.  A by-election was held in 2021 (delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland), won by Labour's Peter Kelly.

2012 election

2007 election

References

Wards of North Lanarkshire
Shotts

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Topic: My cat. | I Need to Vent!
Today I let my cats outside. I do this daily for a few hours and they come back. Today my 6 year old male came back with a baby bunny. He wouldn't let go of it. He's brought back a mouse once and I took it away and buried it. But that poor baby bunny. I couldn't get the cat to drop it. Once he let go I took the bunny to bury it but it was barely alive. My soul was tarnished by this event. I wanted to punish my cat but couldn't as he is my child. I praised him for being a good hunter yet my heart was sore for the baby bunny. I'm torn between two worlds and don't know what to do.


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Boe Szyslak (in inglese Moe Szyslak), il cui nome completo è Moammar Morris Szyslak (pronuncia //), è un personaggio immaginario della serie animata I Simpson e la voce originale è di Hank Azaria.

Boe è il proprietario e oste della "Taverna di Boe", una taverna di Springfield frequentata fra gli altri da Homer Simpson, Barney Gumble, Sam e Larry, Lenny Leonard e Carl Carlson (questi sono tra i suoi migliori clienti, in quanto passano gran parte del loro tempo libero nel locale, e Barney sembra praticamente viverci). Possiede sempre un fucile a pompa, che tiene sotto il bancone, che sfodera appena qualche criminale tenta di rapinarlo.

Biografia
Le origini ambigue e contraddittorie di Boe sono una gag ricorrente nella serie. Ad esempio, pur avendo un cognome polacco, nell'episodio "Alla faccia della bandiera" afferma di essere originario dei Paesi Bassi e di essere immigrato illegalmente negli Stati Uniti, mentre nella puntata "Il giorno dello sciacallino" afferma di essere nato nell'Indiana; nella puntata "Il fanciullo interiore di Bart" rivela che da giovane parlava con un accento italiano, alludendo a una possibile origine italiana, mentre ne "Nel nome del nonno" Boe afferma che suo nonno era irlandese; in "Lisa diventa Gaga" si definisce invece "Mezzo mostro e mezzo armeno".  Ne "Il braccio violento della legge", un controllo dei suoi precedenti penali condotto da Homer afferma che il suo vero nome era Moammar.

Anche la sua gioventù e l'identità dei suoi genitori restano poco chiari. Nella puntata Dalla Russia senza amore Boe rivela che sua madre è morta investita da un furgone che trasportava fiori. Nell'episodio Springfield Up Boe rivela a Declan Desmond che suo padre era un fenomeno da circo, ma Boe non l'avrebbe mai conosciuto; afferma infatti di essere cresciuto solo con la madre. Nell'episodio Andiamo ai materassi! della ventinovesima stagione, si scopre che suo padre Morty gestisce un impero economico basato sulla vendita di materassi, dove lavorano anche i suoi fratelli Minnie e Marv. Nella puntata "Boe dagli stracci ai ricchi", lo straccio parlante rivela invece che Boe è figlio di uno yeti, mentre secondo un'altra puntata i suoi genitori lo lasciarono ad un campo estivo senza tornare più a riprenderselo.

La puntata "L'uomo radioattivo" svela che da bambino recitò nella parte di "Smelly" (Puzzoncello), un duro di "Simpatiche canaglie" finché uccise l'Alfalfa originale, che gli aveva rubato una gag, e fu licenziato (non subì conseguenze legali dato che Alfalfa era un orfano di proprietà degli studios). In "Homer toro scatenato" invece mostra che in gioventù divenne un pugile professionista, combattendo con i nomi di: "Fusto Gagliardo", "Fusto Presentabile", "Fusto Raccapricciante", e "Fusto Forse"; nella stessa puntata Boe crede che la sua carriera di pugile lo abbia fatto diventare brutto, e che la sua carriera terminò perché fu messo KO 40 volte di seguito ma soprattutto per motivi politici. La sua bruttezza fu la causa del suo fallimento ai provini di "It Never Ends" (Non finisce mai), una soap opera. Ha "orecchie a sventola, labbra da lucertola, piccoli occhi da ratto, fronte da cavernicolo, e faccia di pesce", così è descritto in Pygmoelian.
Dopo la scuola da barman alla Swigmore University (versione simpsoniana dello Swarthmore College) Boe aprì la sua taverna: "La Taverna di Boe"

Nella vita adulta Boe è il gestore della "Taverna di Boe" dove, tranne che nei pochi casi in cui si avvale di aiuti esterni, è il solo impiegato.
Il suo cliente più affezionato è Barney Gumble, e tra i clienti abituali si trovano Homer Simpson, Lenny Leonard, Carl Carlson, Sam e Larry. Boe è avaro coi clienti, rifiutandosi di offrir loro da bere, o cacciandoli quando sono a corto di liquidi. Nessuna donna entra nel locale dal 1979.

Boe generalmente serve birra Duff alla spina, avendo scarsa dimestichezza con altre bevande alcoliche, come liquori o vini; le bottiglie di liquore che si vedono dietro il bancone ci vengono dette essere "dipinte", e, in un caso, vediamo Boe vendere una bottiglia di Château Latour per pochi dollari. Essendo Boe particolarmente tirchio, e dal contesto, si capisce bene che lo fa non per generosità ma perché non conosce il reale valore della bottiglia. Egli abbandona più volte, con entusiasmo, il bar e tutti i suoi clienti ed amici, ogni qualvolta gli si presenta una occasione (che gli sembra) migliore, come il drink "The Flaming Moe", l'apertura del postmodern bar "M", e la conversione del suo locale in un ristorante per famiglie di cucina tipica chiamato Mangiatoia per famiglie dello zio Boe.

Una volta Boe serve ad Homer una birra Duff, mettendoci sopra i puntini sulla u, e facendo finta, così, che sia una birra europea d'importazione.
Alla ragazza di Barney Gumble (divenuto temporaneamente una sorta di intellettuale fricchettone al tempo del Quartetto dei Re Acuti), evidente parodia di Yoko Ono, serve però del profumo in un cappello da uomo con una prugna che vi galleggia.

Nelle prime stagioni della serie, Boe era spesso vittima degli scherzi telefonici di Bart Simpson. Puntualmente Bart chiama la Taverna e chiede di parlare con qualcuno, ma il nome richiesto, anche se Boe non se ne rende conto, è un doppio senso. Quando Boe chiama quel nome, gli avventori scoppiano a ridere e Boe, realizzando, urla una serie di insulti e minacce al telefono. Solo una volta lo scherzo fallisce: quando chiede di Ego Centrico, effettivamente nel locale si trova un avventore occasionale che si ritiene egocentrico. In un'altra il signor Burns chiama il locale e chiede di Smithers, e Boe pensando a uno scherzo lo minaccia. Si deduce da questo episodio che il numero telefonico di Boe è 76484377, in quanto Burns, non sapendo usare il telefono, per chiamare Smithers tenta di digitare sulla tastiera del telefono il suo nome S-M-I-T-H-E-R-S.

Per quanto riguarda la fede, lo si vede talvolta nella chiesa del "Ramo Occidentale della Riforma Americana Presbiluterana (The Western Branch of American Reform Presbylutheranism)" del reverendo Lovejoy (si tratta di una denominazione protestante immaginaria), tuttavia, nell'episodio 9F01, quando Homer lo invita a passare alla sua religione, lui, ringraziando, diniega affermando di essere nato addestratore di serpenti e di voler morire addestratore di serpenti. Però in un episodio ammette di aver preso parte al matrimonio del reverendo Moon. Ciò fa pensare che sia discepolo della Chiesa dell'Unificazione. Tuttavia in un altro episodio Boe ammette di essere stato scomunicato. Nell'episodio Picciotti da Strapazzo dopo che il reverendo Lovejoy gli chiede di quale religione fosse Boe risponde "Hai presente quando il tuo cane ha un incubo? Ecco, io prego quello"

Nella quarta puntata della trentatreesima stagione, si sposa con la sua vecchia fidanzata Maya, incontrata nella ventesima stagione.

Attività losche, clandestine ed illegali
Boe è spesso coinvolto in attività losche o illecite, spesso usando la sua taverna come copertura. Queste attività includono: commercio illegale di panda, rapimento di un'orca, ospitare gare di roulette russa, far disputare incontri di pugilato illegali, tenere una bisca clandestina, servire alcolici senza licenza (scaduta nel 1973), vendere alcol durante il breve proibizionismo di Springfield - in una puntata si vedono addirittura gli occhi di un uomo sotto al bancone di Boe che chiede cibo e Boe lo copre con un piede - ed esercitare abusivamente l'attività di chirurgo nel suo bar (Boe è un chirurgo radiato dall'albo). In una puntata Boe convince Homer a rubargli la macchina e a distruggerla sui binari del treno per frodare l'assicurazione: ovviamente la truffa non va a buon fine.

In un'altra puntata, quando Homer gli dice che i suoi pantaloni sono italiani e costano seicento dollari, Boe gli punta un fucile in faccia nell'intento di rubarli dicendo che ha cambiato mestiere.

Carattere
Il temperamento di Boe è caratterizzato da brevi quanto violenti scoppi d'ira, uniti a tendenze omicide e suicide, con una predisposizione verso i comportamenti ossessivo-compulsivi. Queste tendenze sono evidenziate dal suo comportamento, con frequenti tentativi di suicidio (compreso un vero tentativo natalizio e nell'episodio Marge a tutta birra, dove dopo la chiusura del locale da parte dell'ufficio d'igiene Boe chiama la hotline per suicidi scoprendo che il suo numero è bloccato). Boe ha una lista di nemici personali molto simile a quella di Richard Nixon ed assume ruoli di rilievo in tutte le sommosse a Springfield, ha rapito il cantante dei Talking Heads, David Byrne, ha sparato a Carl con un fucile a pompa, ha rubato pantaloni costosi ad Homer, ha tenuto Hans Moleman prigioniero nei sotterranei del bar per torturarlo, ha cercato di truffare le assicurazioni (Imbroglio imbrogliato), ha usato come arma da difesa le sue doti di b-boy e perseguitando varie donne a Springfield. In una puntata Homer e Bart notano che Boe è più spiritoso e allegro del solito, e gli chiedono scherzosamente "Che ne hai fatto del vero Boe?" e tutti si mettono a ridere Boe compreso. Quello che non sanno è che il vero Boe è rinchiuso in uno stanzino sul retro del locale ed è legato ad una sedia ed imbavagliato.

Boe ha una vita sentimentale difficile a causa della sua volgarità verso le donne e del suo cattivo aspetto. Nonostante queste caratteristiche ha avuto diverse esperienze, fra cui andare a letto con la sua aiuto barman Colette, progettando una fuga amorosa con la maestra Caprapall, ottenendo un appuntamento con Renee, frequentando una donna di nome Betty, spassandosela con molte donne dopo un intervento di chirurgia plastica per rimediare al suo aspetto ripugnante.
E nelle ultime stagioni s'innamora di una donna nana di nome Maya. Ha avuto una lunga infatuazione per Marge Simpson (che egli chiama Midge) e in una occasione si è dichiarato ed ha tentato di portarla via ad Homer, andandoci neanche tanto lontano. Le infatuazioni di Boe sono sfociate spesso in comportamenti criminali e scontri con la legge; ha importunato Maude Flanders e altre donne; è schedato come molestatore, ed ha ordini restrittivi vigenti sulla sua persona. Ad un certo punto lo vediamo ricoverarsi in una clinica ("V.D. Clinic"). Boe ha anche chiesto in matrimonio un mascotte della WNBA, pur sapendo che dentro la mascotte si nascondeva un uomo, Gil.

Occasionalmente, Boe esprime amore genuino e sentimenti sinceri. Ha un gatto di nome Mr. Marameo, cui è molto legato. Boe è molto gentile verso i ratti che abitano il locale. Tutti i mercoledì sera, legge per i senzatetto di una vicina mensa e fa lo stesso per dei bambini malati all'ospedale. Prima che andasse distrutto Boe era innamorato di un vaso di uova in salamoia. Ha estratto il proprietario del negozio di musica King Toot e sua moglie dalla loro auto in fiamme. Ha salvato la vita a Maggie Simpson e l'ha protetta. Si è impegnato in opere di beneficenza in Sud America ed in Africa, usando un paracadute ad elica per combattere incendi e consegnare attrezzatura medica agli alluvionati. Ha dimostrato conoscenza delle auto e del ballo.

Anche se è un barista esperto, Boe è spesso avido e scontroso, oltre che di brutto aspetto, e tiene poco all'igiene del suo locale: il bagno delle donne viene convertito in ufficio quando lui diventa manager di un improbabile pugile Homer. Nonostante questo, ha un gruppo di clienti fedelissimi che gli è affezionato (Homer, i suoi colleghi Lenny e Carl, l'ubriacone a tempo pieno Barney Gumble e due personaggi onnipresenti: Sam, con occhiali e cappello, e Larry, con i capelli lunghi e radi).
Le sue origini sono misteriose, probabilmente è un immigrato clandestino di nazionalità incerta (in una puntata dichiara di essere olandese, in un'altra si sente il suo fanciullo interiore esclamare "mamma mia" con accento siculo, anche nella versione americana, ma il suo cognome fa pensare ad un'origine polacca. In una puntata parla dei suoi antenati baristi "alla corte dello Zar", ma potrebbe trattarsi di un'invenzione, in quanto stava narrando la storia della ricetta di un drink inventato da Homer che Boe rubò).
Si sa comunque che è negli Stati Uniti sin dall'infanzia, poiché appare nel cast di "Piccole Canaglie".
In un'altra puntata lo si vede come giovane inserviente presso il liceo di Marge e Homer.
Della sua infanzia Boe rivela soltanto in una puntata di aver fatto parte del cast di Piccole canaglie in cui impersonava il bambino brutto, fino a quando non fu cacciato per aver ucciso l'Alfalfa originale, colpevole di avergli rubato la gag. Non ha dovuto subire conseguenze legali, poiché Alfalfa era un orfano di proprietà degli Studios.
In una puntata, attribuirà a sé stesso l'invenzione del "Flambé Boe", cocktail inventato in realtà da Homer e guadagnerà molti dollari servendolo ai suoi clienti; pentitosi, è pronto a chiedere scusa ad Homer e a dividere con lui i guadagni della vendita della formula, quando Homer rivela l'ingrediente segreto: sciroppo per la tosse di Krusty. Spirito inquieto, desidera ardentemente ma segretamente una donna con cui condividere tutta la vita. È innamorato in segreto di Marge Simpson, a tal punto che, in una puntata della diciassettesima serie, dopo aver vinto per scommessa Homer l'album del suo matrimonio, lo si vede sostituire le foto di Homer con le proprie. Sempre in quella stessa puntata afferma che quando suda esce sangue. Contrabbanda animali in via d'estinzione come ad esempio Orche, Panda, ecc.
In una puntata, in seguito ad una serie di interventi di chirurgia plastica, diventa un attore di soap opera.
Trasforma, in molte puntate, la taverna in vari locali, uno su tutti "La Mangiatoia per Famiglie dello zio Boe", oppure durante il proibizionismo lo camuffa da negozio di animali; in una puntata con un trucco riesce a far partecipare il suo bar alla fiera di Springfield spacciandolo per un pub di lusso, fatto testimoniato anche dalla "Guida gay di Springfield".
Inoltre ha ospitato il gioco della roulette russa nel suo bar e nella puntata in cui torna il Proibizionismo a Springfield contrabbanda l'alcool con l'aiuto di Homer e in un'altra della quinta stagione si accenna che in passato fosse un criminale col soprannome di "Gheddafino" (o un parente del leader libico Muʿammar Gheddafi)

Relazioni sentimentali

Benché caratterizzato da una personalità viscida, con atteggiamenti al limite della perversione e dello stalking nei confronti delle donne, nel corso della serie Boe ha avuto diverse relazioni sentimentali.
Donne importanti della vita di Boe:

Edna Caprapall: Giovane maestra della scuola elementare di cui Boe si innamora a prima vista quando arriva in città. I due iniziano una relazione e Boe, arrivato a rubare dei soldi a Serpe per stare con lei, pianifica di andarsene insieme. La donna però decide di restare a insegnare a scuola per aiutare i bambini in difficoltà come Bart Simpson, ponendo fine alla loro storia.

Maya: Una ragazza affetta da nanismo con cui Boe inizia una storia dopo averla conosciuta su Internet. I due sono molto felici assieme, ma si lasciano quando la ragazza arriva a pensare che il barista riesca a vedere solo la sua condizione fisica, e pertanto rifiuta, inizialmente, la sua proposta di matrimonio.

Marge Simpson: Benché non abbia mai avuto una vera e propria relazione con la donna, Boe sembra essere storicamente innamorato di lei, al punto che in una puntata lo si vede appiccicare le proprie foto sopra le immagini di Homer nel suo album matrimoniale con Marge. Curiosamente, in qualche occasione, anche la donna ha dato segno di provare interesse per il barista. Nell'episodio "Marge a tutta birra" i due iniziano un rapporto di stretta amicizia, dimostrando una profonda chimica che suscita la gelosia di Homer (a detta di Lenny e Carl i due iniziano in realtà una relazione sentimentale, fatta cioè di sentimenti ma non di rapporti veri e propri). Nonostante alla fine rimanga col marito, Marge sembra durante la puntata essere attratta a sua volta da Boe, al punto da arrivare ella stessa ad ammettere di considerarlo "un potenziale marito perfetto". Inoltre, nell'episodio "Boho House", Boe inizia a corteggiare la donna, in preda a una crisi matrimoniale con Homer. In questa occasione a un certo punto Marge stessa sembra essere interessata a Boho, e nel finale arriva addirittura ad accettare di vedersi con lui in quello che sembrerebbe un incontro romantico segreto. Nonostante tutto, tra i due non è mai successo nulla di concreto e Marge è sempre tornata da Homer (fatta eccezione per un episodio di Halloween, dove la donna sembra a tutti gli effetti innamorarsi del barman).

René: Ragazza fioraia di cui Boe si innamora perdutamente. Tra i due le cose filano a gonfie vele, ma Boe è convinto di poter mantenere la relazione solo basandosi sul denaro. Quando inizia ad essere a corto di soldi, pianifica assieme ad Homer di inscenare un furto d'auto per ottenere i soldi dell'assicurazione. Quando René scopre quanto accaduto e scopre per la prima volta il lato strano e incline all'illegalità di Boe, decide di terminare la relazione.

Voce

Il personaggio di Boe viene doppiato in inglese da Hank Azaria, che presta la voce a molti altri personaggi, tra cui Uomo dei fumetti, Carl Carlson, il sovrintendente Gary Chalmers e il commissario Clancy Winchester.

Ci sono state tre occasioni della prima stagione in cui Boe non è stato doppiato da Hank Azaria. In L'odissea di Homer, La testa parlante e Sola, senza amore è doppiato da Christopher Collins.

Nella versione italiana Boe è doppiato nelle prime sette stagioni da Mino Caprio, nell'ottava stagione da Pino Insegno e dalla nona stagione in poi da Teo Bellia.

Curiosità
 Stando ad una delle gag del divano, eventuali suoi discendenti dovrebbero subire una regressione fino a prendere le sembianze di un grossolano, basso e brutto quadrupede dai denti aguzzi
 Secondo quanto è possibile osservare nell'episodio "Quando Flanders Fallì" scopriamo che Boe è mancino

Origini del personaggio
Il personaggio Boe è nato basandosi sul proprietario del Tube Bar, Louis Deutsch detto "Red", e sul comico Rich Hall. Hank Azaria disse che la voce di Boe era basata su quella di Al Pacino in Quel pomeriggio di un giorno da cani, con un tono aspro.

Note
Esplicative

Fonti

Voci correlate
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Collegamenti esterni
 The Moe Szyslak File nel The Simpsons Archive

Szyslak, Boe
Szyslak, Boe


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Certain jobs require expertise and a particular set of skills and tools. Regardless of whether or not you are an excellent mechanic, you still take your car to a professional for jobs like spring replacement or rebuilding a transmission. Even the local handyman will call a plumber to check out low-water pressure problems.
Since the internet was introduced to the world, everyone now can look up home maintenance and convince themselves they can take care of it. The internet has videos of step by step processes on all household tasks; replace a faucet or change the oil on your lawnmower. Simple fixes that you can take care of.
However, when it comes to home repairs, you need to be realistic, especially regarding your skillset and tool availability. Even with the easiest to follow video, you are not an expert so the best option is to accept that some jobs are just better left to professionals.
Garage door repairs are a perfect example of jobs best left to the experts. Many garage door professionals with years of experience in installation, repair and maintenance have been faced with on the spot problems and correcting DIY mistakes.
Why repairing garage doors need to be left to the professionals?
• A malfunctioning garage door can be a hazard. They are unpredictable, and when not operating correctly they can cause serious injuries.
• Garage doors are heavy and not easy to move, especially ones with insulated multi-layer construction.
• The mechanics of a garage door involve several integrated parts working as a system, so if not approached correctly, some elements can be damaged while repairing others.
• Getting hold of the replacement parts can be difficult for those not part of a licensed business in the industry.
• Often unexpected issues can occur with repairing the mechanics of garage doors, in the hands of a professional you can be assured of efficient work in these instances.
While there are a few maintenance tasks you will be able to perform yourself; there are many examples as to why DIY repair can be dangerous to the untrained homeowner.
Garage doors are very heavy and consist of complex mechanics with springs, cables and sensors, making it one of the least attempted DIY jobs. There are most likely how to guides on the internet, and you may have a fiend that can help, but the risks of injury and more damage to the door are high. The mechanical intricacy and automation are, therefore, best handled by experts.
When it comes to single-layer manually lifted garage doors, you may possess the skills to repair the basic components. You will still definitely require physical strength to complete the job. Once you look at the amount of time you will invest in replacing a garage door, it will be more economical to hire a professional, despite the price.
The proper installation of a garage door requires specialised tools and industry training. The complicated systems need to be aligned correctly for functionality as well as to avoid injuries. You also risk losing out on warranty if the repairs or installation are not done professionally.
The opening and closing of the doors rely on the spring mechanisms. They coil and re-coil to move the doors up and down. They are essential to the functioning of the garage door. Lighter doors have them situated on the sides of the track whereas heavier doors have torsion springs above the door opening.
When the springs unwind, the door rose and stored up tension turns the shaft. Cable drums are attached to the shaft and these wind the cables around the intricate grooves, pulling the door up. The opposite motions occur for closing doors, as the cables unwind and the springs return to a tightly coiled position.
Springs are usually guaranteed by manufacturers for anywhere between three and seven ears depending on the brand. In their life span, springs should perform between 10,000 to 15,000 open-close cycles.
However, several factors can cause springs to become permanently worn out.
• When too much weight is placed on the door, such as extra paint, the addition of glass or extra insulation or hardware.
• Highly humid environments can cause corrosion and cracking.
• Poor garage door maintenance such as ignoring the need for repairs or oiling the wrong components.
While most manufacturers will provide instructions on replacing springs when the door is installed, without the proper mechanical knowledge, it is not an easy job. With extension springs, the replacement job is a little easier, but torsion spring replacement can be dangerous without the right knowledge. Working with torsion springs requires specialised tools and training, making this a more difficult job that a professional should handle.
• When trying to remove or adjust the spring system cables, the bottom bracket can easily break off.
• Removing the old spring can cause it to release unexpectedly, potentially hitting and causing damage to a person or building.
• The force released by the spring is strong enough to propel the person off their chair, which can be dangerous.
If you have concerns at all about your abilities to perform this task, it is best to hire a professional to be on the safe side.
While garage door openers are expected to function well for many years, they are no different than any other mechanism and can fail at any time. The potential problems can range from a simple fix of a bad sensor or more complicated problems like a bad circuit board.
Often you can find some resources online to help you troubleshoot the problem. In some cases, you will be able to identify the problem as a simple solution that you can take care. Needing a new remote or wall switch is easy to do, but you may also find that the problem is more severe.
Over time your garage door will collect dents and punctures, as a result of everyday life. On multiple panel doors, damage to one can make the entire door look worn. It is possible to replace only one panel, but be sure to check with the manufacturers since they have different processes for removing and replacing panels. DIY panel repair can result in problems too.
• It is not always easy to identify makes and models, so often the wrong size or type of panel can be bought.
• Doors can open unexpectedly if not disconnected correctly, causing injury.
• Improper removal of springs will cause damage to property and injury to people.
• Other panels can get broken in the process of replacing the damaged one.• Manually opening and closing the door during repair is strenuous so can cause injury to a person.
Since most people are not adequately skilled and trained to understand the workings of garage door mechanics, hiring a professional service is the better choice.
A garage door that has come off the tracks is inoperable. Depending on your strength and ability to do so, if noticed right away, you may be able to place it back on the tracks. More often than not, you will need professional help so they can fully assess the situation and determine if there was an underlying problem that caused it to go off track.
Each door requires a different method for replacing cables because of the various styles of pulley systems. The cables carry a great deal of tension so a snap could seriously injure and even kill someone. Given the risky and complicated job, this will be, hiring professionals would be the smart move.
Replacing and repairing garage doors can lead to many problems and injuries, as discussed. When it comes to general maintenance tasks, it is important to still remember safety around these mechanisms.
• Regularly test the door by closing it with a roll of paper towels under it. A functioning door will reverse as soon as it touches the roll, so if it continues to close, it is time to call for service.
• Keep instructions and emergency information in an easy to access location. Manufacturer recommendations and the emergency release mechanism are things that will be needed in an emergency.
• Make sure all family members, especially children understand the safety rules for being around and in the garage. Staying away from the door when moving is the number one rule.
• Activation controls need to be installed at least 6 feet above the ground to prevent children from tampering with them. Keep all remotes out of the reach of children too.
• Using keypad switches also act as an additional safety net to protect children, so are worth having.
Professional garage companies have their technicians regularly inspect systems for prevention. However, there are some maintenance tasks you can perform yourself, with care.
• Check your door often by looking and listening to it as it works. If anything seems unusual, then call a technician.
• Check all hardware because constant movements/vibrations can cause nuts and bolts to loosen or come free. Tightening them will help prevent a malfunction that can be dangerous when brackets are not secure.
• Make sure your door is balanced. Check this by disconnecting the opener and lifting the door halfway up and making sure the door stays put. If it does not then it is likely the springs need to be adjusted.
• As part of any winter preparations, be sure to check the weather-stripping on the door. Any ripped, torn or cracked stripping needs to be replaced. This can be done without an expert by fitting it into grooves with the wide angle on the inside of the door.
• Be sure to lubricate chains and screws. The appropriate materials to use are white lithium grease and a spray lubricant for all overhead springs.
When you have a trained technician helping you, you will receive a reliable and quick diagnosis. There are so many elements (tracks, cables, springs and transmitters) without the knowledge it can be hard to determine where the problem is. What could appear to be an opener problem could be faulty tracks, and it would take an expert to identify this. If you attempt to fix that without knowing where the real problem is, could result in further damage to the unit or injury.
Trained garage door specialists and technicians are skilled at identifying every problem from unexpected obstructions to build up on sensors. Even if you are confident in your handyman abilities, garage door maintenance and replacement is tricky. Safety issues are a big concern so proper methods are preferred as offered by trained technicians.
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I have known a lot of people who want to start vlogging and share their thoughts and opinions to others, but they are not confident enough because they feel that they don't have the best gadget for recording. Well, you don't have to purchase the best camera. You can even use a cellphone for your recording.
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Although the GoPro gives you a decent quality of the video, there are also downsides of such gadget when it comes to vlogging. Sometimes, it requires few seconds to turn it on. There are times when you want to use it right away to capture special moments for your vlog (say for example you are traveling), you may miss such things to be captured.
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