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Silver Plated Medium Glue On AANRAKU Pendant Bails For Tile Dichroic Jewelry (10) Silver Plated Medium Glue On AANRAKU Pendant Bails For Tile Dichroic Jewelry (10)
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Silver Plated Aanraku Medium Glue On Pendant Bail 22mm Long x 8mm Wide 10 Bails The Aanraku bail was designed and created by stained glass masters. Each bail features a wide, supportive backing, and a specially designed criss-cross well for the adhesive. We recommend E6000, one of our strongest glues.The top loop comes out at a 90 degree angle, nestling in close to any items with a right-angle edge, such as Scrabble tiles, Dichroic glass pieces, and other glass tiles. No drilling necessary, making this bail extremely fast and easy to use. The medium bail has the following measurements: Total length is 22mm. Gluing area 13mm X 8mm. 1.3mm thick. Hanging loop has an opening that is 5.6mm X 4mm. Real Silver plated onto brass. Quantity: 10 Medium bails

Pendant Findings

MENS JEWELRY 925 SILVER BEADS FASHION FINDINGS PENDANT
MENS JEWELRY 925 SILVER BEADS FASHION FINDINGS PENDANT
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VINTAGE Hand Painted 78mm Mushroom Pendant FINDINGS 2c
VINTAGE Hand Painted 78mm Mushroom Pendant FINDINGS 2c
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24pcs acrylic heart pendant bead findings 2822mm f0435
24pcs acrylic heart pendant bead findings 2822mm f0435
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24pcs acrylic heart pendant bead findings 2822mm f0434
24pcs acrylic heart pendant bead findings 2822mm f0434
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30pc acrylic rabbit pendant findings 3220mm f0437 1
30pc acrylic rabbit pendant findings 3220mm f0437 1
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45pc acrylic rabbit pendant bead findings 2214mm f0438
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60 acrylic bear pendant bead findings 2716mm f0436 1
60 acrylic bear pendant bead findings 2716mm f0436 1
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25 tibet Silver Yarn Charms Pendants Findings B303
25 tibet Silver Yarn Charms Pendants Findings B303
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Black Lip Floral Focal Point Pendant Bead Findings
Black Lip Floral Focal Point Pendant Bead Findings
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30 PCS TIBETAN SILVER CAT CHARMS PENDANT BEADS FINDINGS
30 PCS TIBETAN SILVER CAT CHARMS PENDANT BEADS FINDINGS
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30 Gold Plated 3D Wolf Charms Pendants Findings B909
30 Gold Plated 3D Wolf Charms Pendants Findings B909
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12 Tibetan Silver Dollar Sign Pendant Findings B142
12 Tibetan Silver Dollar Sign Pendant Findings B142
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Antique Tibetan Silver Dragon Pendants Findings 6Pcs
Antique Tibetan Silver Dragon Pendants Findings 6Pcs
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100X TIBET SILVER DOLPHIN CHARMS PENDANT BEADS FINDINGS
100X TIBET SILVER DOLPHIN CHARMS PENDANT BEADS FINDINGS
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10 Silver Plated Peace Sign Charm Pendant Findings
10 Silver Plated Peace Sign Charm Pendant Findings
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3 Silver Plated Medium Cross Pendant Blank Findings
3 Silver Plated Medium Cross Pendant Blank Findings
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25 Tibetan Silver Flower Charms Pendants Findings B003
25 Tibetan Silver Flower Charms Pendants Findings B003
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Millefiori Go Go 25mm Pendant Bead Findings Red White
Millefiori Go Go 25mm Pendant Bead Findings Red White
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40X TIBET SILVER SQUARE BUTTERFLY PENDANT FINDINGS BEAD
40X TIBET SILVER SQUARE BUTTERFLY PENDANT FINDINGS BEAD
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50X TIBETAN SILVER DANCING GIRL PENDANT FINDINGS BEADS
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40X TIBETAN SILVER CROSS CHARM PENDANTS FINDINGS BEADS
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40X TIBETAN SILVER HONEYBEE BEE CHARM PENDANTS FINDINGS
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35X COOL TIBETAN SILVER DRAGON CHARM PENDANTS FINDINGS
35X COOL TIBETAN SILVER DRAGON CHARM PENDANTS FINDINGS
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100X TIBETAN SILVER SUN FACE CHARM PENDANTS FINDINGS
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100X TIBETAN SILVER MAN FACE CHARM PENDANTS FINDINGS
100X TIBETAN SILVER MAN FACE CHARM PENDANTS FINDINGS
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40X PRETTY BRONZE LEAF CHARM PENDANTS FINDINGS BEADS
40X PRETTY BRONZE LEAF CHARM PENDANTS FINDINGS BEADS
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50X GOLDEN FLYING SWAN BIRD WING PENDANT FINDINGS BEADS
50X GOLDEN FLYING SWAN BIRD WING PENDANT FINDINGS BEADS
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50X BRONZE FLYING SWAN BIRD WING PENDANT FINDINGS BEADS
50X BRONZE FLYING SWAN BIRD WING PENDANT FINDINGS BEADS
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20X TIBETAN SILVER DOLPHIN CHARM PENDANT FINDINGS BEADS
20X TIBETAN SILVER DOLPHIN CHARM PENDANT FINDINGS BEADS
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findings 10 tube Glass bottles vials charmspendants
findings 10 tube Glass bottles vials charmspendants
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Vintage Aged Copper Tone Metal Pendant Findings
Vintage Aged Copper Tone Metal Pendant Findings
   US $5.00
Lovable Tibetan Silver Key Charm Pendant Findings 60Pcs
Lovable Tibetan Silver Key Charm Pendant Findings 60Pcs
   US $4.99
20 Antique Brass Small Leaf Pendant Charm Findings
20 Antique Brass Small Leaf Pendant Charm Findings
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20 Antique Brass Filigree Butterfly Pendant Findings
20 Antique Brass Filigree Butterfly Pendant Findings
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10 Silver Plated Butterfly Pendant Blank Findings
10 Silver Plated Butterfly Pendant Blank Findings
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10 Silver Plated Tercel Wing Pendant Findings
10 Silver Plated Tercel Wing Pendant Findings
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10 Silver Plated Heart Locket Charm Pendant Findings
10 Silver Plated Heart Locket Charm Pendant Findings
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5 Silver Plated Long Ornate Key Pendant Findings
5 Silver Plated Long Ornate Key Pendant Findings
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4 Antique Brass 1 inch Square Pendant Blanks Findings
4 Antique Brass 1 inch Square Pendant Blanks Findings
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4 Antique Copper 1 inch Square Pendant Blanks Findings
4 Antique Copper 1 inch Square Pendant Blanks Findings
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45Pcs Stunning Tibetan Silver Bouquet Pendant Findings
45Pcs Stunning Tibetan Silver Bouquet Pendant Findings
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ON SALE 15 Tibet Silver Cross Pendants Findings B147
ON SALE 15 Tibet Silver Cross Pendants Findings B147
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4 Antique Copper 1 inch Round Pendant Blanks Findings
4 Antique Copper 1 inch Round Pendant Blanks Findings
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4 Silver Plated 1 inch Round Pendant Blanks Findings
4 Silver Plated 1 inch Round Pendant Blanks Findings
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4 Silver Plated Oak Leaf Pendant Findings
4 Silver Plated Oak Leaf Pendant Findings
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70X TIBETAN SILVER GLASSES SHAPE PENDANT FINDINGS BEADS
70X TIBETAN SILVER GLASSES SHAPE PENDANT FINDINGS BEADS
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Make your own Valentine's jewellery
Wear your heart on your sleeve this year with personalised jewellery. Sally Cameron Griffiths shows you how to make cufflinks and pendants with a difference Last year I put a lot of time into my Valentine's Day message , making 11 prototype cards . I chose the best card and it went down well, but it's now hidden away in the loft in a keepsake box. I assume that this is what happens to the other ...

Pendant Lights -- Best Decorative Lighting

What are pendant lights? A lot of people are not aware of the fact that these types of decorative lighting fixtures have been around for years. In fact, they were very common during the 1940s. They were designed perhaps because people then would love lighting pieces that are subtler than chandeliers but definitely still elegant and highly functional. It took time before these lights are being adapted into homes. There are more people who are conscious of how their houses looked. Moreover, they don’t only have high ceilings, but to add more beauty in the small space, pendant lighting is being used.

How to Differentiate Pendant Lights with Other Decorative Lighting

It’s actually very easy for you to spot the pendant lights. They are far different from chandeliers since pendant lighting pieces don’t have crystals attached to them. They also appear less flamboyant than the shining chandeliers. Nevertheless, they still look like one, which means you need to hang them from the ceiling. These decorative lighting fixtures may need the use of a metal rod or a chain, something that can support them or attach them to the ceiling. Another well-known difference is that pendant lights no longer need lamp shades, unlike chandeliers, though you can always hang some.

Versatility of Pendant Lights

Besides the fact that they are cheaper and sleeker alternatives than chandeliers, there is also one good reason why home owners would want them. They are highly versatile. For example, when these decorative lights were first introduced, they were usually found in the kitchen. Later on, however, they have become useful in almost any part of the house, such as in dining rooms, bathrooms, reading rooms, libraries, dens, stairs and hallways, pool and games tables, and bedrooms. They are even made to be substitutes of track lights, which are mainly used to illuminate works of art such as paintings.

Though the look of pendant lights is becoming the same, there are still several designs that you can pick. Commonly, it will depend on the body of the entire decorative lighting fixture. There are those that are made of iron, which are excellent for modernist or minimalist homes. They are also perfect for industrial-themed houses. The bronze pendant lighting pieces are more ideal for houses that are vintage inspired or antiquated. Some of them do have arched irons that are located just above the shell.

Pendant lighting pieces are readily available these days. You can find them being sold in home depots and home improvement centers. But if you don’t like to tire yourself or make it a lot easier for you to buy one, you can log on to the Internet and search through sites like Butler Lighting. They have their own catalog of pendant lights and other decorative lighting pieces that you can use in your own home or office. They are made of well-known brands such as Capital Lighting, so you are assured of their quality. Most of the choices are bowl pendants and foyer pendants.

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Pendant lights are excellent alternatives to the more elaborate chandeliers. They can be used in almost any part of your home, from indoors to outdoors. They also serve as decorative lighting fixtures.

Blue Czech

Czech Seed Beads Mix 11/0 Czech Seed Beads Mix 11/0 "Lagoon" Blue Aquas One Half Hank
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Czech 11/0 Seed Beads Fabulous Czech Glass Seed Bead Mix Elegant Shades Of Blue, Aqua, Citrine In A Variety Of Finishes One Half Hank Of Delicate Seed Beads Size 11/0 Wonderful LAGOON mix of little 11/0 seed beads, one half hank, prestrung, mixed just as in photo, in shades of Blue, Aqua, Citrine, some with AB finish. Czech seed beads are some of the highest quality, most uniformly sized beads in use today. Quantity: - One half hank. Hanks are sometimes called 24 string, sometimes called 12 string, but they all have twelve loops of strung beads, resulting in 24 thread ends being tied together. PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE SOLD BY HALF HANK, 6 long strings. There are approximately 2,000 beads per half hank, approximate weight .65 ounce. Measurements: Bead size 2.1mm, 17 beads per inch. Recommended English beading needle sizes 11 and smaller.

Blue Czech

LOT 59 CZECH BLUE LAMPWORK GLASS BEADS STRAND 32
LOT 59 CZECH BLUE LAMPWORK GLASS BEADS STRAND 32
   US $60.00
LOT 10 ANTIQUE CZECH BLUE LAMPWORK ART GLASS BEADS
LOT 10 ANTIQUE CZECH BLUE LAMPWORK ART GLASS BEADS
   US $49.00
13 CZECH VINTAGE BLUE LAMPWORK FLORAL CABOCHONS 16 mm
13 CZECH VINTAGE BLUE LAMPWORK FLORAL CABOCHONS 16 mm
   US $45.00
10 CZECH VINTAGE BLUE LAMPWORK FLORAL CABOCHONS 14 mm
10 CZECH VINTAGE BLUE LAMPWORK FLORAL CABOCHONS 14 mm
   US $35.00
10 0 Turquoise Blue Green Czech Picasso Seed Beads
10 0 Turquoise Blue Green Czech Picasso Seed Beads
   US $34.95
6 0 Glass Beads Jablonex Czech E beads 500 g bag
6 0 Glass Beads Jablonex Czech E beads 500 g bag
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CZECH PRESSED GLASS PEACOCK BEADS DAGGER MT BLUE 80 LOT
CZECH PRESSED GLASS PEACOCK BEADS DAGGER MT BLUE 80 LOT
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TEAL BLUE CZECH GLASS BEADS 2 strands 13 long
TEAL BLUE CZECH GLASS BEADS 2 strands 13 long
   US $27.91
24 VINTAGE CZECH AQUA BLUE FACETED GLASS STONES 24mm
24 VINTAGE CZECH AQUA BLUE FACETED GLASS STONES 24mm
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1000 Lt Cobalt Blue Fire Polish Czech Glass Beads Round
1000 Lt Cobalt Blue Fire Polish Czech Glass Beads Round
   US $22.99
300 Blue Atlas Tube Czech Glass Beads Jewelry Bead 6mm
300 Blue Atlas Tube Czech Glass Beads Jewelry Bead 6mm
   US $22.50
1000 Montana Blue 4mm Faceted Czech Glass Beads Round
1000 Montana Blue 4mm Faceted Czech Glass Beads Round
   US $21.99
6 CZECH VINTAGE BLUE LAMPWORK FLORAL CABOCHONS 16 mm
6 CZECH VINTAGE BLUE LAMPWORK FLORAL CABOCHONS 16 mm
   US $21.00
1 Pound Wholesale Czech Glass LEAF Beads BLUE Mix 750p
1 Pound Wholesale Czech Glass LEAF Beads BLUE Mix 750p
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1 Pound Wholesale Czech Glass Beads BLUE PURPLE 1000pc
1 Pound Wholesale Czech Glass Beads BLUE PURPLE 1000pc
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Pr Rare Antique Czech Glass Trade Beads Blue Melons
Pr Rare Antique Czech Glass Trade Beads Blue Melons
   US $19.99
300 Glass Pearls 6mm Blue Round Czech Beads
300 Glass Pearls 6mm Blue Round Czech Beads
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10 0 Turquoise Blue Green Czech Picasso Seed Beads 25G
10 0 Turquoise Blue Green Czech Picasso Seed Beads 25G
   US $19.95
225 Glass Pearls Blue Czech Tooth Pearl Bead
225 Glass Pearls Blue Czech Tooth Pearl Bead
   US $18.99
1000 Cobalt Blue 4mm Czech Glass Round Druk Beads
1000 Cobalt Blue 4mm Czech Glass Round Druk Beads
   US $18.99
Czech BAby blue bead mix
Czech BAby blue bead mix
   US $18.58
Czech FacetedRD8mmBEADAB Dk BLUE
Czech FacetedRD8mmBEADAB Dk BLUE
   US $18.44
144 Vintage Blue glass flowers with hole 9 x 8mm Czech
144 Vintage Blue glass flowers with hole 9 x 8mm Czech
   US $18.00
11 0 Turquoise Blue Green Czech Picasso Seed Beads 25G
11 0 Turquoise Blue Green Czech Picasso Seed Beads 25G
   US $17.95
Czech Seed Beads 11 0 Tr Lt Blue Lustered 1 2 kilo
Czech Seed Beads 11 0 Tr Lt Blue Lustered 1 2 kilo
   US $16.50
Czech Seed Beads 11 0 Tr Dk Blue Lustered 1 2 kilo
Czech Seed Beads 11 0 Tr Dk Blue Lustered 1 2 kilo
   US $16.50
Czech Seed Beads 11 0 Tr Capri Blue Luster 1 2 kilo
Czech Seed Beads 11 0 Tr Capri Blue Luster 1 2 kilo
   US $16.50
Czech Seed Beads 11 0 Tr Blue Rainbow 1 2 kilo
Czech Seed Beads 11 0 Tr Blue Rainbow 1 2 kilo
   US $16.50
Czech Seed Beads 11 0 Crystal Luster SCL Blue 1 2kilo
Czech Seed Beads 11 0 Crystal Luster SCL Blue 1 2kilo
   US $16.50
Czech Seed Beads 11 0 Rnbw Lt Blue 1 2 kilo
Czech Seed Beads 11 0 Rnbw Lt Blue 1 2 kilo
   US $16.00
Czech Seed Beads 11 0 Rnbw Turq Blue 1 2 kilo
Czech Seed Beads 11 0 Rnbw Turq Blue 1 2 kilo
   US $16.00
Czech Seed Beads 11 0 Rnbw Blue 1 2 kilo
Czech Seed Beads 11 0 Rnbw Blue 1 2 kilo
   US $16.00
Czech Faceted Glass 12mm Montana Blue Lot of 90
Czech Faceted Glass 12mm Montana Blue Lot of 90
   US $15.99
Over 500 Swarovski Czech Blue Vintage Rhinestones
Over 500 Swarovski Czech Blue Vintage Rhinestones
   US $15.00
WHOLESALE 100 10mm CZECH GLASS BDS COBALT BLUE
WHOLESALE 100 10mm CZECH GLASS BDS COBALT BLUE
   US $14.99
WHOLESALE 100 10mm CZECH GLASS BEADS LUMI BLUE
WHOLESALE 100 10mm CZECH GLASS BEADS LUMI BLUE
   US $14.99
WHOLESALE 100 10mm CZECH GLASS BDS CAPRI BLUE VITRAIL
WHOLESALE 100 10mm CZECH GLASS BDS CAPRI BLUE VITRAIL
   US $14.99
WHOLESALE 100 10mm CZECH GLASS BDS MONTANA BLUE AB
WHOLESALE 100 10mm CZECH GLASS BDS MONTANA BLUE AB
   US $14.99
WHOLESALE 100 10mm CZECH GLASS BDS MONTANA BLUE VITRAIL
WHOLESALE 100 10mm CZECH GLASS BDS MONTANA BLUE VITRAIL
   US $14.99
WHOLESALE 100 10mm CZECH GLASS BEADS CAPRI BLUE AB
WHOLESALE 100 10mm CZECH GLASS BEADS CAPRI BLUE AB
   US $14.99
WHOLESALE 100 10mm CZECH GLASS BDS MONTANA BLUE
WHOLESALE 100 10mm CZECH GLASS BDS MONTANA BLUE
   US $14.99
WHOLESALE 100 10mm CZECH GLASS BEADS CAPRI BLUE
WHOLESALE 100 10mm CZECH GLASS BEADS CAPRI BLUE
   US $14.99
Baby Blue Czech bead mix
Baby Blue Czech bead mix
   US $14.99
7 CZECH AQUA BLUE GLASS BUTTONS SHANKLESS CABOCHONS
7 CZECH AQUA BLUE GLASS BUTTONS SHANKLESS CABOCHONS
   US $14.90
CZECH PRESSED GLASS PEACOCK BEADS DAGGER MT BLUE 40 LOT
CZECH PRESSED GLASS PEACOCK BEADS DAGGER MT BLUE 40 LOT
   US $14.49
7 CZECH AQUA BLUE SUNFLOWER GLASS BUTTONS SHANKLESS
7 CZECH AQUA BLUE SUNFLOWER GLASS BUTTONS SHANKLESS
   US $14.00
Vintage Czech Faceted LIGHT BLUE AB Glass Beads 8mm
Vintage Czech Faceted LIGHT BLUE AB Glass Beads 8mm
   US $14.00
10 Vintage Turquoise Blue Fancy Cut Czech Glass Beads
10 Vintage Turquoise Blue Fancy Cut Czech Glass Beads
   US $14.00

What is the name of a film about Czech pilot's in WWII?

I can't remember much about it. I know it was a foreign film, probably Czech with English subtitles. It ends with the pilots going back to Czechoslovakia and being put in a Soviet prison.

Also, I think the title has something to do with 'blue' in it, but I could be wrong.

Its annoyed me for a few years now, and i've looked over and over. Grrrr.

Anyway, thanks in advance

it's the Dark blue world (tmavomodrý svět)

two guys struggling for one english lady. later one rescues the other when he gets shot down over France.
then everything somewhat messes over, and , like you said, the older one returns to the Czechoslowakia to die in the uranium mine.

Eastern Conference Preview

Training camps opened across North America this past week and hope is abound. The Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers will be leaving shortly for the Czech Republic and the Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators will be heading for Sweden to open their seasons. All teams are contenders in September but by February after their mettle has been tested, some will resign themselves to not making the playoffs. Here is how the Eastern Conference Standings look heading into the season.

The Division Winners:

1. Montreal Canadiens - The Habs will celebrate their 100th season by winning the North East division and finishing atop the East conference for a second consecutive year. Montrealers suffered through a long rebuild but with a cocky swagger, Montreal is near the top of the league again. Montreal will seek its 25th cup and end its longest drought ever on the back of sophomore goalie Carey Price. Price is a sure bet to fill his mantle with Vezina trophies in his career. Newcomer Alex Tanguay will provide extra scoring punch in the Habs top 6. The only loss of significance was power play point-man Mark Streit.

2. Washington Capitals - The Capitals will again come out on top in the increasingly competitive south east division. The goaltending combination of Huet and Kolzig that ended the season has been replaced by former league MVP Jose Theodore, who bounced back with the Avalanche after a few down years. Rookie defensemen Karl Alzner is a strong bet to make the team this season as a 19 year old. Look for the steady stay at home blue liner to be paired with future Norris Trophy winner Mike Green and for Green to have the green light to jump into the offensive rush more frequently. Oh, and the Capitals have this kid named Ovechkin who is more effective than General Electric at lighting the lamp.

3. Philadelphia Flyers - The Broad Street Bullies era has been revived in Philadelphia. The Flyers are led by courageous captain Mike Richards. The team guts out wins and are backed by the competent goaltending of Martin Biron. The team is 4 lines deep with players that can score, hit, and defend. Braydon Coburn is emerging as an excellent two way defensemen, similar to Dion Phaneuf. Two years ago the Flyers were last in the NHL but after shrewd moves by GM Paul Holmgren have made a remarkable turnaround. The most significant loss in the off season was Captain Jason Smith, clearly on the downside of his career. There is plenty of youth to make up for his departure.

Playoff Teams:

4. Pittsburgh Penguins - It was a tumultuous off season for the Stanley Cup finalists. The team lost many key free agents, including playoff rental Marian Hossa, local kid Ryan Malone, grizzled veteran Gary Roberts, Pest Jarkko Ruutu, enforcer, Georges Laraque, and back up goalie Ty Conklin. Luckily for GM Ray Shero he was able to retain the services of steady stay at home defensemen Brooks Orpik to prevent the summer from being a complete loss. Pittsburgh less than adequately replaced these players with aging Miroslav Satan coming off a down year with the Islanders and solid 3rd liner Ruslan Fedotenko who will get a shot with Crosby. Crosby, Staal, and Malkin will lead the Pens up front, while veteran Sergei Gonchar, the always improving Ryan Whitney, and blue chip prospect Kris Letang will shore up the blue line.

5. Ottawa Senators – Last year the Sens come out of the gate and had the best start to an NHL season ever before the wheels fell off. Troubled goalie Ray Emery got into fights at practice when he showed up on time. Injuries hurt the Sens and Coach John Paddock was fired in an attempt to shake the team out of its funk. Ottawa was too dependent on Dany Heatley, Daniel Alfredsson, and Jason Spezza for goals last season and not much has changed. Young players like Antoine Vermette, Chris Kelly and Mike Fisher will be joined by Nick Foligno as forwards being counted on for secondary scoring. The biggest change for Ottawa will be on the blue line where long time Senator Wade Redden left via free agency after 2 disastrous seasons. Ottawa also traded Andrej Meszaros after his contract demands were too steep for GM Bryan Murray. New to the Sens blue line will be Filip Kuba and promising youngster Alexandre Picard acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay as well as former Oilers and Flyers Captain Jason Smith. Alex Auld replaces Ray Emery as back up to Martin Gerber the unquestionable (for better or worse) number 1 goalie this year. Expectations are as low in Ottawa as they have been since 1995.

6. New York Rangers – The Rangers were very active in remaking their roster this summer, and their big move is still likely to come. It is believed that sometime before November the Rangers will add former Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin. If/when Sundin if inked look for Scott Gomez to be dealt for a defensemen to shore up the blue line. The Rangers will also welcome Nikolai Zherdev, Markus Naslund, and Dan Fritsche up front and Wade Redden and Dmitri Kalinin to their blue line. Gone from New York are former captain Jaromir Jagr, Veteran leader Brendan Shanahan, super pest Sean Avery and Fedor Tyutin. Despite all the re-jigging, the Blue shirts will go as far as goalie Henrik Lundquist will carry them.

7. Carolina Hurricanes – Injuries have prevented the Hurricanes from making the playoffs the past two seasons and already the Hurricanes are having health issues. Winger Justin Williams was injured in the team’s first work out and will miss 4-6 months. Most of the roster is intact from last season with Joni Pitkanen being the only newcomer of consequence. Pitkanen was acquired in a trade for Erik Cole. Defensemen Bret Hedican and Glen Wesley retired in the off season. The Hurricanes will again be led by Eric Staal and by goalie Cam Ward. Carolina will need to win their divisional games to have a shot at the playoffs as Florida and Tampa will be breathing down their necks.

8. Boston Bruins – The Bean towners returned to the playoffs last season by playing a strong defensive game under new coach Claude Julien. The team was without its best player, Patrice Bergeron for the majority of the season after a hit from behind resulted in a terrible concussion. Michael Ryder is the only acquisition of consequence while long time Bruin Glen Murray was bought out. Improvement will come from within with Bergeron returning and youngsters like Milan Lucic, Phil Kessel, and Chuck Kobasew being counted on for greater contributions. Goalie Manny Fernandez will return from injury to challenge Tim Thomas for the #1 role, with both watching over their shoulder as Tuukka Rask is expected to challenge for a roster spot.

On the outside looking in:

9. New Jersey Devils – Lou Lamoriello has kept the Devils in contention for the past 15 years despite losing players to free agency and attrition. This may finally be the year where Lou’s magic wears off. The team lost no players of consequence and repatriated former Devils Brian Rolston and Bobby Holik, but that will hardly keep them up with the powers of the Atlantic division. Having to play the young upstarts from Pennsylvania (Flyers and Penguins) 12 times as well as 6 games against the Rangers may be enough to keep the Devils out of post season action. Also working against the Devils is Martin Brodeur is aging and doesn’t seem as capable of playing 75 games a season anymore. He looked ordinary against the Rangers and let Sean Avery rattle his cage. If Brodeur shows any signs of failing the bleak shot at a playoff spot will dissipate.

10. Tampa Bay Lightning – No team made more changes than the Lightning this summer. The team has new owners, new GM, new Coach, and almost a completely different roster than the one that opened the 2007-08 season. Program sales should reach an all time high in St. Pete. Only one star player was removed from the roster that finished last overall in 2007-08 and that is Dan Boyle. He was traded in a package that landed young defensemen Matt Carle. The team also traded Alex Picard and Filip Kuba for Andrej Meszaros giving the Lightning two building blocks for the blue line to go with the young talent up front. Superstars Vincent Lecavalier and Martin St. Louis will be joined by 1st overall choice Steven Stamkos. The Lightning was active in free agency adding Ryan Malone, Gary Roberts, Mark Recchi, Radim Vrbata, and Vaclav Prospal. Despite all these acquisitions, the Lightning’s fortunes hinge on the play of goalie Mike Smith. Smith was acquired at the trade deadline from Dallas and still needs to prove that he is capable of handling number 1 duties. He will be backed up by aging veteran Olaf Kolzig, acquired via free agency after a lengthy career in Washington.

11. Buffalo Sabres – The good news for Sabres fans is that the team locked up Ryan Miller who could have been a free agent at the conclusion of the upcoming season and almost assuredly would have left the Sabres. The bad news is that the team is still reeling from the departures of Chris Drury and Daniel Briere in the summer of 2007 and will again miss the playoffs. The depth of the minor league system kept the Sabres competitive last year and will again this season. Derek Roy and Jason Pominville stepped up, but a thin blue line proved to be too much for the Sabres to overcome. No losses or acquisitions of consequence were made by GM Darcy Regier whose future with the Sabres was only solidified this week when he signed a contract extension. No major changes will result in the same result as last year.

12. Florida Panthers– Two big changes this season for the Panthers. The first is that leader Olli Jokinen was traded to the Coyotes on draft day for defensemen Keith Ballard and Nick Boynton. The second is new coach Peter DeBoer replaces Jacques Martin who served as Coach and GM last season and was told by ownership to pick one job. Veteran Cory Stillman was also signed and Bryan McCabe was acquired in a trade from the Toronto Maple Leafs for Mike Van Ryn. Any improvement from the Panthers will result in strong interdivisional play and continued development of their young players: Jay Bouwmeester, Steve Weiss, and Nathan Horton. If Florida is nowhere near a playoff spot in February expect Bouwmeester, who is growing tired of losing, to be moved in a trade because he will be eligible for free agency next summer and would be lost for nothing.

The Tavares Sweepstakes:

13. NY Islanders – It was another interesting off season for the Islanders. Ted Nolan lost his power struggle with GM Garth Snow and was abruptly replaced as coach. The bone of contention was the direction of the team. Nolan wanted to continue utilizing veteran players and attempting to make the playoffs whereas Snow decided it was time for a full fledged youth movement. The team was in the hunt until an all star game injury sidelined starting goalie Rick Dipietro and without the team’s franchise player their playoff aspirations were dashed. Ruslan Fedotenko and Miroslav Satan were two veterans that were let go, while the team signed power play spark plug Mark Streit away from Montreal and added Doug Weight from Anaheim via free agency in a pair of curious moves. Blake Comeau, Kyle Okposo, Jeff Tambellini, and Sean Bergenheim are youngsters who will see their role increased with the team. A nice mix of vets and young players on the blue line will combine with Dipietro to help keep the Islanders in some games but lack of fire power will prove to be the Achilles heel.

14. Toronto Maple Leafs – The Leafs had a solid run from 1998-2004 contending for a playoff spot and making some noise. They haven’t made the playoffs since the lock out and will enter 2008-09 in full rebuild mode. Gone are long time Leafs Mats Sundin, leading scorer in franchise history, Bryan McCabe, and Darcy Tucker. Joining them in the march out of town were chronic underachiever Kyle Wellwood and flash in the pan Andrew Raycroft. The Leafs brought in veterans Jeff Finger and Nicklas Hagman to provide veteran stability at extremely high pay rates. They also coaxed Curtis Jospeh out of retirement with a post playing job with the team. The Leafs were pushovers last season and added Ryan Hollweg and Jamal Mayers in trades to provide some grit and toughness. Hope for Leafs’ fans is years away but the first steps are being taken as Nikolai Kulemin joins the team from Russia and “The Human Eraser” Luke Schenn was drafted 5th overall. The team will be younger, tougher, and solid defensively but will struggle to score in the first season under Ron Wilson as coach. The team is waiting for Brian Burke to arrive from Anaheim to take over as President and GM in 2009. The biggest hope is that the moves lead the team to the league’s basement and the chance to draft local phenom John Tavares.

15. Atlanta Thrashers – New coach John Anderson inherits a team with superstar Ilya Kovlachuk and not much else. Some depth was acquired when Marian Hossa was traded but the team lacks top 6 forward talents and has a very thin blue line. Ron Hainsey and Jason Williams is 3rd tier free agents added in the summer while aging players Bobby Holik and Alexei Zhitnik were shown the door. Frequently injured and always inconsistent Kari Lehtonen enters the year as the starting goalie but will be challenged by Ondrej Pavelec. Bryan Little and this year’s 3rd overall pick Zach Bogosian will challenge for roles on this talent deficient squad. It will be a long year for the rookie coach in his long overdue first opportunity at the NHL level

About the Author

Marcus Robbins feeds sports fans with the latest musings at RootZoo.com, where this article was originally published. He's always on top of the nhl standings and loves to discuss it. He's also a bigtime Cincy Reds fan and always discussing the latest reds news.

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