Honestly, a OE strong enough to keep Palestine (and thus keep it less Jewish) would be far more likely to keep Salonika.
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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah - Wikipedia
The series takes place at the Gokuldham Co-operative Housing Society, an apartment complex in Powder Gali, Film City Road, Goregaon East, Mumbai, and focuses on the members of Gokuldham Society who come from different backgrounds.
Gokuldham is also referred to as "Mini India" or "the 8th wonder in the show." The residents of Gokuldham are shown facing many problems and finding solutions for those problems. The show also occasionally highlights social issues. Most of the episodes are based on Jethalal being stuck in a problem and Taarak Mehta, his best friend, whom he calls his "Fire Brigade", rescues him. Society members live like a family and help each other with their problems, to promote unity in diversity. The members of Gokuldham celebrate all the festivals and organize various events.
Like how! I barelybthought anybody outside India/Indian Origin would take the correct guess!.Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah - Wikipedia
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The series takes place at the Gokuldham Co-operative Housing Society, an apartment complex in Powder Gali, Film City Road, Goregaon East, Mumbai, and focuses on the members of Gokuldham Society who come from different backgrounds.
Gokuldham is also referred to as "Mini India" or "the 8th wonder in the show." The residents of Gokuldham are shown facing many problems and finding solutions for those problems. The show also occasionally highlights social issues. Most of the episodes are based on Jethalal being stuck in a problem and Taarak Mehta, his best friend, whom he calls his "Fire Brigade", rescues him. Society members live like a family and help each other with their problems, to promote unity in diversity. The members of Gokuldham celebrate all the festivals and organize various events.
Sothat's it. Whatever Sultan Arda Described would be literally a Turkish TMKoC.
2023-24 Hockey League - Halfway Mark Power Rankings (1-8)
We have arrived now at the halfway point of the 2023-24 Hockey League season, and that means it is time to assess the field thoroughly to see where all 24 clubs are at before the break for the 2024 Winter Olympics in Stockholm in lieu of the All-Star Game. Who is on pace to head to the Stanley Cup Playoff? Who needs help? Find out below!
1. Philadelphia Quakers - The hot start has not entirely lost its momentum, and the Q's remain the best group in the league, by quite a bit. How long that can continue remains an open question, of course, with major injuries to Nils Aslund and Conner Brennan, but Philadelphia sits on a six-game winning streak in January and is on pace for 124 points, a club record and one of the best of the last twenty-five years. The rest of the League is chasing them, and visions of those great Quakers teams of the mid-2000s and early 2010s are there.
2. Vancouver Canucks - Speaking of the mid-2000s and early 2010s, what a year the Canucks are having. They lead the West in scoring, they lead the West in points allowed, and they have the fewest regular time losses in the Hockey League. In tandem with the NVA Vancouver Grizzlies looking likely to defend their title from last season, it has been an amazing few months for British Columbia sports. While there was some shakiness in December that dropped Vancouver down these rankings, a five-game winning streak including a major defeat of rival Calgary on the road last weekend has placed them back near the top.
3. Cleveland Barons - The defending Stanley Cup champion looks to be slightly off pace from the otherworldly Quakers, but having won as a 2 seed last year, the Barons surely won't mind. They have not lost more than two games in a row all year, and have the best road winning record in the League. One concern is the high number of goals allowed, which could be an issue come April and May, but for now the Barons look primed for another deep run in this spring and they have held their own in the sport's toughest division.
4. New York Rangers - The Rangers have the third-best record and points total in the League, but by virtue of playing in the Atlantic Division with the Quakers and the Barons, they'd be a four-seed in the East if the Playoffs started today. Kevin Ackerlund has exploded as a young superstar in New York this year and has appeared dominant on the first line, and the Rangers have to like that they are improving every month rather than fading off a hot start like they have done so many times. Having won the East as recently as two years ago, this club is built to perform now with some of the pieces clicking into place.
5. Buffalo Sabres - The Eastern Conference is going to have a brutal half of the playoff bracket if this keeps up, what with four of the top five teams clearly logjammed around the top of the charts, but the Sabres could skate easily into the second seed by virtue of playing in the Northeast Division. Jack Eichel has looked otherworldly in the first half of the season, third in the scoring chart and second in points League-wide, and the core of the recent Sabres dynasty is still on this club.
6. Calgary Flames - The Mitch Trubisky show continues as the Flames star winger looks to make a genuine case for MVP this season. He leads the Hockey League in goals scored and total points, has not missed a game, and in what is likely a contract year is building upon his career-best performance last season into Calgary Flames legend. What he'll do for Team USA at the Olympics we can all only guess, but it would be a shame if this dazzling hot streak were to come to an end due to the break for the Games in Sweden.
7. San Francisco Sharks - The most pleasant surprise of the year, the Sharks have come surging out of the League's cellar to play beautiful hockey, anchored to Pavel Surov and Nigel Wilson up top and with the ageless Marc-Andre Fleury holding down the goal in back. Much like the Atlantic is stacked out East, the Pacific Division has a similar top-heaviness problem with the Canucks and Flames keeping this talented Sharks group in third, but they are starting to gel at the right time, nipping at Calgary's heels, and it should be a photo finish for the 3 seed over the next three months.
8. Chicago Blackhawks - Unexpectedly, the Blackhawks are another pleasant surprise, narrowly ahead of Denver Avalanche as the top team in the Central and looking likely to play their way into their first playoff appearance in six years. The Hawks are young and untested but building a solid foundation, particularly with Ryan Gruener now signed to a long-term contract and rewarding the team for their patience with his stalwart play in defense. With the weakness of the Central, Chicago can play itself into a first-round bye even with its current position in the Western table, and there is nothing but upside for this group ahead of what should be an exciting playoff push across the League.
1. Philadelphia Quakers - The hot start has not entirely lost its momentum, and the Q's remain the best group in the league, by quite a bit. How long that can continue remains an open question, of course, with major injuries to Nils Aslund and Conner Brennan, but Philadelphia sits on a six-game winning streak in January and is on pace for 124 points, a club record and one of the best of the last twenty-five years. The rest of the League is chasing them, and visions of those great Quakers teams of the mid-2000s and early 2010s are there.
2. Vancouver Canucks - Speaking of the mid-2000s and early 2010s, what a year the Canucks are having. They lead the West in scoring, they lead the West in points allowed, and they have the fewest regular time losses in the Hockey League. In tandem with the NVA Vancouver Grizzlies looking likely to defend their title from last season, it has been an amazing few months for British Columbia sports. While there was some shakiness in December that dropped Vancouver down these rankings, a five-game winning streak including a major defeat of rival Calgary on the road last weekend has placed them back near the top.
3. Cleveland Barons - The defending Stanley Cup champion looks to be slightly off pace from the otherworldly Quakers, but having won as a 2 seed last year, the Barons surely won't mind. They have not lost more than two games in a row all year, and have the best road winning record in the League. One concern is the high number of goals allowed, which could be an issue come April and May, but for now the Barons look primed for another deep run in this spring and they have held their own in the sport's toughest division.
4. New York Rangers - The Rangers have the third-best record and points total in the League, but by virtue of playing in the Atlantic Division with the Quakers and the Barons, they'd be a four-seed in the East if the Playoffs started today. Kevin Ackerlund has exploded as a young superstar in New York this year and has appeared dominant on the first line, and the Rangers have to like that they are improving every month rather than fading off a hot start like they have done so many times. Having won the East as recently as two years ago, this club is built to perform now with some of the pieces clicking into place.
5. Buffalo Sabres - The Eastern Conference is going to have a brutal half of the playoff bracket if this keeps up, what with four of the top five teams clearly logjammed around the top of the charts, but the Sabres could skate easily into the second seed by virtue of playing in the Northeast Division. Jack Eichel has looked otherworldly in the first half of the season, third in the scoring chart and second in points League-wide, and the core of the recent Sabres dynasty is still on this club.
6. Calgary Flames - The Mitch Trubisky show continues as the Flames star winger looks to make a genuine case for MVP this season. He leads the Hockey League in goals scored and total points, has not missed a game, and in what is likely a contract year is building upon his career-best performance last season into Calgary Flames legend. What he'll do for Team USA at the Olympics we can all only guess, but it would be a shame if this dazzling hot streak were to come to an end due to the break for the Games in Sweden.
7. San Francisco Sharks - The most pleasant surprise of the year, the Sharks have come surging out of the League's cellar to play beautiful hockey, anchored to Pavel Surov and Nigel Wilson up top and with the ageless Marc-Andre Fleury holding down the goal in back. Much like the Atlantic is stacked out East, the Pacific Division has a similar top-heaviness problem with the Canucks and Flames keeping this talented Sharks group in third, but they are starting to gel at the right time, nipping at Calgary's heels, and it should be a photo finish for the 3 seed over the next three months.
8. Chicago Blackhawks - Unexpectedly, the Blackhawks are another pleasant surprise, narrowly ahead of Denver Avalanche as the top team in the Central and looking likely to play their way into their first playoff appearance in six years. The Hawks are young and untested but building a solid foundation, particularly with Ryan Gruener now signed to a long-term contract and rewarding the team for their patience with his stalwart play in defense. With the weakness of the Central, Chicago can play itself into a first-round bye even with its current position in the Western table, and there is nothing but upside for this group ahead of what should be an exciting playoff push across the League.
Something about the notorious Philadelphia fans, and the rough reputation of the OTL Flyers, having a team named after a pacifist religious group is just wonderful.
Note, the playoffs are *not* the same as the *one* season that OTL NHL had 24 teams (1992-1993) . (since Byes are mentioned). From the 1979 season that the WHA merger occured 16 team have qualified for the Playoffs.
Also, in Basketball and Hockey, a true Bye would mean a team possibly taking two weeks completely off (presuming best of 5 or best of 7) For teams used to not having more than three days off in a row, a bye seems like almost as much of a punishment as a reward. (Note, the 1978-1979 season did have 12 teams with four first round byes, but the first round was best of 3)
Also, note that 1978-1979 season had *one* team inside the bounds of the 1900s Confederacy: the Atlanta Flames, they moved in 1980 when *zero* of the twenty-one teams in the NHL were inside the 1900s Confederacy. This did not change until the 1992-1993 season when the Tampa Bay Lightning came into the league (along with the Ottawa Senators)
The 1993-1994 playoffs had a team in the 1900s confederacy, but that wasn't an expansion team, it was the first season after the Minnesota North Stars moved to Texas.
We have Roger Goddell end up as the hated president. I'm trying to remember what happened to Bettman...
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Can't recall if it's listed in canon so I'm going to say "popular two-term Liberal Governor of New York State"
I went back and forth on the name, moreso due to the Penn Quakers also being in town, but your reasoning is funnier haha
Correct
A good point - I’d probably lean towards the first round being beat of 5 and the next three (including the Finals) being best of 7
I felt that “successful Mitch Trubisky” was a weirdly specific wrinkle j wanted
Correct.
You forgot that they also have plot armor because they’re a liberal
Just chiming in to say that this is not my alt
But I (of course) co-sign the sentiment.
To be fair my opinion on what level is a good deal lower like for example I do believe that the socialists at least in the west have a reason to attack democrats in campaigns. Maybe not congress but campaigning absolutelyJust chiming in to say that this is not my alt
But I (of course) co-sign the sentiment.
Municipal races especially, since in places like Seattle or what have you they’re essentially the only viable opposition (or in Milwaukee where they’re the dominant party!)
Statewide gets a lot more complicated quickly
2023-24 Hockey League - Halfway Mark Power Rankings (9-24)
9. Denver Avalanche - The Avs are part of a traffic jam of good teams in the West, specifically the Central, that are currently on pace for about 92 points or so and will be in a cutthroat contest for the final two spots in the playoff. For now, it’s the Avs nipping at Chicago’s heels, but the race for the Central crown and it’s crucial 2 seed will go down to the wire
10. Winnipeg Jets - Having recovered from last year’s debacle, Jets are back and right now hold the West’s last playoff spot if the season ended today. The season does not end today, though, and Jets will have to send off a similarly resurgent Detroit to get back into the Playoff
11. Detroit Red Wings - Other than perhaps Toronto, no club has as much annual pressure as the Red Wings, and this young group of players has thus acquitted themselves very well in their push for Stanley Cup silverware. They’re not quite there yet, but they’re getting closer, even if they’re a far step off the 1995-2009 dynasty
12. Montreal Canadiens - The Canadiens have fallen off their hot start but are still in prime position to challenge, especially in the weaker Northeast division where they sit second behind mighty Buffalo. While the king’s ransom to bring Justin Bieber to the Centre Quebecor hasn’t quite paid the dividends the Habs hoped for, this team’s strong defense nonetheless has held up under pressure and their drop off since late November hasn’t harmed their playoff odds… yet.
13. Edmonton Oilers - Last year’s strong contenders dropping off will be a theme here in the middle of the back, and the Stanley Cup runners-up from last season are case in point, currently sitting two spots out of a Playoff place as Connor McDavid struggles with injuries and the team looks bereft of scoring. Excellent goaltending from Robby France is what has kept them where they are, but that is sustainable for only so long.
14. Boston Bruins - The Bruins are clawing their way out from last year’s disaster, and something still looks off about their stamina late in games. Nonetheless, they could close with a hot streak like their six straight wins to start this month, and the roster has plenty of talent
15. Toronto Maple Leafs - What has happened to last year’s President’s Trophy winners?! They went from 122 points and Auston Matthews coming within two goals of a scoring title for… this? Heads are likely to roll at the Canadian Airlines Center this summer, and for good reason.
16. Seattle Totems - The 2022 Stanley Cup Champions look, unsurprisingly, like a shell of their former selves, unable to sustain much of anything with Sidney Crosby and Ryan McDonagh both suffering from lingering injuries. While they’ve recovered from their bottom dwelling position before Christmas, a wholesale housecleaning is likely this summer, perhaps including Crosby’s long-anticipated departure
17. Los Angeles Kings - The Kings have bounced in and out of contention for years but right now are thoroughly out, sitting in last place in the Pacific and in the midst of a ten-game losing streak as injuries and now severe food poisoning have ravaged their roster. Once key players start coming back early in February, they might turn the ship around, but the deficit in the West is wide
18. New Jersey Devils - The wholesale rebuild in Newark continues as the Devils integrate the Hockey League’s youngest roster and prepare for the long-term, which patient ownership has signaled John Tortorella’s squad will have. On that front, they are playing well, but results will come in time
19. Hartford Whalers - Perhaps even more offensive to hockey fans is the wholesale collapse of the Whalers, President’s Trophy winners in Ireland 2022 and annual playoff aspirants and participants. Whatever is going on in Hartford is much worse than disasters like Toronto or Seattle, spare one.
20. Long Island Ducks - The run to a sixth seed for the Ducks last year has produced little, as they sit now in the East’s basement. That they play in the Atlantic at the peak of its powers does not help, but this team is a long ways off from contention.
21. St. Louis Blues - After a creditable playoff run a few years back, the Blues have backslid, badly, and it is unclear exactly how to turn the ship around. Firing manager Darryl Fordice seems to have lessened the bleeding, for now.
22. Minnesota North Stars - The Stars have gone from a 2 seed to the 2nd-worst record in the League, devastated by free agency, injuries and sloppy decisions. This club has the talent; as last year shows, but do not seem inclined to use it.
23. Pittsburgh Penguins - The Pens may have the worst record in the League this year as last year as they go through a wholly comprehensive overhaul, but at least their future in Pittsburgh is relatively secure and they could snag the first pick, again.
24. Hamilton Tigers - The Tigers are here not just because their play is atrocious, or because their record is bad, but because their name keeps coming up in relocation efforts that would threaten to take them to Southern California, Portland, Quebec City or in all likelihood Milwaukee, even as the Hockey League is starting to seriously considering expanding to 30 or even 32 teams over the next seven to eight years. One of the oldest franchises in the League, bereft of championships as she may be, might finally be leaving her home of 100 years after decades of risk of exactly that, and it until there’s a resolution, this threat will hang over Hamilton like a dark cloud.
10. Winnipeg Jets - Having recovered from last year’s debacle, Jets are back and right now hold the West’s last playoff spot if the season ended today. The season does not end today, though, and Jets will have to send off a similarly resurgent Detroit to get back into the Playoff
11. Detroit Red Wings - Other than perhaps Toronto, no club has as much annual pressure as the Red Wings, and this young group of players has thus acquitted themselves very well in their push for Stanley Cup silverware. They’re not quite there yet, but they’re getting closer, even if they’re a far step off the 1995-2009 dynasty
12. Montreal Canadiens - The Canadiens have fallen off their hot start but are still in prime position to challenge, especially in the weaker Northeast division where they sit second behind mighty Buffalo. While the king’s ransom to bring Justin Bieber to the Centre Quebecor hasn’t quite paid the dividends the Habs hoped for, this team’s strong defense nonetheless has held up under pressure and their drop off since late November hasn’t harmed their playoff odds… yet.
13. Edmonton Oilers - Last year’s strong contenders dropping off will be a theme here in the middle of the back, and the Stanley Cup runners-up from last season are case in point, currently sitting two spots out of a Playoff place as Connor McDavid struggles with injuries and the team looks bereft of scoring. Excellent goaltending from Robby France is what has kept them where they are, but that is sustainable for only so long.
14. Boston Bruins - The Bruins are clawing their way out from last year’s disaster, and something still looks off about their stamina late in games. Nonetheless, they could close with a hot streak like their six straight wins to start this month, and the roster has plenty of talent
15. Toronto Maple Leafs - What has happened to last year’s President’s Trophy winners?! They went from 122 points and Auston Matthews coming within two goals of a scoring title for… this? Heads are likely to roll at the Canadian Airlines Center this summer, and for good reason.
16. Seattle Totems - The 2022 Stanley Cup Champions look, unsurprisingly, like a shell of their former selves, unable to sustain much of anything with Sidney Crosby and Ryan McDonagh both suffering from lingering injuries. While they’ve recovered from their bottom dwelling position before Christmas, a wholesale housecleaning is likely this summer, perhaps including Crosby’s long-anticipated departure
17. Los Angeles Kings - The Kings have bounced in and out of contention for years but right now are thoroughly out, sitting in last place in the Pacific and in the midst of a ten-game losing streak as injuries and now severe food poisoning have ravaged their roster. Once key players start coming back early in February, they might turn the ship around, but the deficit in the West is wide
18. New Jersey Devils - The wholesale rebuild in Newark continues as the Devils integrate the Hockey League’s youngest roster and prepare for the long-term, which patient ownership has signaled John Tortorella’s squad will have. On that front, they are playing well, but results will come in time
19. Hartford Whalers - Perhaps even more offensive to hockey fans is the wholesale collapse of the Whalers, President’s Trophy winners in Ireland 2022 and annual playoff aspirants and participants. Whatever is going on in Hartford is much worse than disasters like Toronto or Seattle, spare one.
20. Long Island Ducks - The run to a sixth seed for the Ducks last year has produced little, as they sit now in the East’s basement. That they play in the Atlantic at the peak of its powers does not help, but this team is a long ways off from contention.
21. St. Louis Blues - After a creditable playoff run a few years back, the Blues have backslid, badly, and it is unclear exactly how to turn the ship around. Firing manager Darryl Fordice seems to have lessened the bleeding, for now.
22. Minnesota North Stars - The Stars have gone from a 2 seed to the 2nd-worst record in the League, devastated by free agency, injuries and sloppy decisions. This club has the talent; as last year shows, but do not seem inclined to use it.
23. Pittsburgh Penguins - The Pens may have the worst record in the League this year as last year as they go through a wholly comprehensive overhaul, but at least their future in Pittsburgh is relatively secure and they could snag the first pick, again.
24. Hamilton Tigers - The Tigers are here not just because their play is atrocious, or because their record is bad, but because their name keeps coming up in relocation efforts that would threaten to take them to Southern California, Portland, Quebec City or in all likelihood Milwaukee, even as the Hockey League is starting to seriously considering expanding to 30 or even 32 teams over the next seven to eight years. One of the oldest franchises in the League, bereft of championships as she may be, might finally be leaving her home of 100 years after decades of risk of exactly that, and it until there’s a resolution, this threat will hang over Hamilton like a dark cloud.
I wonder if it is too late for Biebs to say sorry to the Habs for signing him?
So no baltimore teams. So cities iTTL that have teams that don't in ours:
Hamilton, Hartford (definitely no pull to NC), Cleveland. & San Francisco
Cities within TTLs US & Canada that have iOTL that don't iTTL: Anaheim, San Jose
(Though San Jose vs. San Francisco really shouldn't count)
Hamilton, Hartford (definitely no pull to NC), Cleveland. & San Francisco
Cities within TTLs US & Canada that have iOTL that don't iTTL: Anaheim, San Jose
(Though San Jose vs. San Francisco really shouldn't count)