Attention all Stanley Cup hockey fans and puzzle fans. Let’s have some fun! Our friends at Gambling Zone have created a series of hockey-related brainteasers to move your mind and get you thinking and pumped for this weekend’s game one of the cup final. Apologies if you can’t find the Toronto Maple Leafs represented below- but let’s face it, they have been missing from the final rounds of the playoffs for so long now it would be cruel and punishing to their fans to create more brainteasers than they already have to deal with.
No. 1 – Vancouver Canucks Fans
For this brainteaser, we have taken a trip to the stands, so just how quickly can you spot the Canucks fans? Finding them is actually easier than you may first think with 69% of people finding them in under 10 seconds! Did you beat this time?
No. 2 – Hockey Pucks
The hockey playoffs are in action and this weekend is finally the beginning of the Stanley Cup Final and one that will mark the longest travel distance between two finalist teams in the history of the NHL. So to honor that difficulty of travel, this next brainteaser is a tricky one, as only 25% of people are able to spot the hidden hockey pucks in under 13 seconds. How fast did you spot all 5? Please let us know in the comments below this article đ
No. 3 – Oilers Jerseys
Sports fans from across Canada have come together to support their teams. Can you find all of the Oilers jerseys in 10 seconds or less? Only 15% of people have been able to spot them this quickly.
If you notice anything on your drywall that doesn’t seem right, then it may be time to contact a professional who can help you identify the problem and ensure everything is repaired properly.
Here are signs that you need a drywall repair
Cracks and indentations in walls and ceilings
If you notice cracks and indentations in your home’s walls, ceilings, and floors, it could be a sign of bigger problems. Cracks are often caused by settling or shifting. When this happens over time (and it can happen very quickly), there’s usually nothing you can do but patch up the crack as best as possible before continuing with other repairs on your home.
The same goes for indentationsâif they’re too deep or wide-spread to fix easily with paint or filler material like spackle (which is designed to fill holes), then they may indicate that something more serious has happened, like water damage from pipes breaking under pressure inside them; this would require professional help from professionals such as an inspector who inspects homes after major storms pass through an area, so he knows what kind of work needs doing before further progress takes place on any given project!
Sticking doors or windows
Check for loose hinges or screws: If your door is sticking, you might notice that the door has been sticking for a while. This could be because of loose hinges or screws on either side of the door.
Look for cracks in the frame: If there are cracks in your frame, they could cause your doors to stick. Look at them close up with a magnifying glass (if necessary). If they look damaged, consider having them fixed by a wall repair professional so that they don’t cause any more trouble later down the road!
Water stains on ceilings or walls
If you notice water stains on your ceiling or walls, it’s a sign of a leak in your home. Leaks can be caused by many different sources, including plumbing and roofing. If you have leaks on both sides of the wall, two leaks are likely happening at onceâand both need to be fixed!
If you find that one side of an area has been affected by rainwater and condensation (from heating or cooling), contact an expert to help determine what needs fixing before further damage occurs.
Paint chips easily off drywall
Chipping paint is a sign of drywall damage. If you notice that your paint chip easily, it’s time to call a professional. You don’t want to spend money on repairs when there are signs that could have been caught before the problem occurred.
If you have chipped walls or ceilings and wonder what caused them (and how long ago), pay attention! If the damage was caused by water seeping through cracks in the foundation or other parts of your house, then this is most likely the cause of your chipping paint problemsâespecially since ceiling panels tend to crack more than wall surfaces do due to their thicker construction material and weight distribution issues with hanging objects like lights fixtures and fans above them.”
Mold growth
Mold growth is a sign of water damage. Water can seep in through the smallest crack and cause mold to grow. If you notice that your walls are covered in black or white spots, it could indicate that your drywall has been affected by mold.
Mold can spread easily because:
It grows very fast; within 24 hours, it may be two feet thick!
It’s resistant to many cleaning products and chemicals (soaps, detergents) that are designed for other purposes, such as cleaning up spills on kitchen countertops or floors where kids have been playing soccer all day long without any protection whatsoever; these products don’t work well against molds because they leave behind residues which support continued growth once again.
Drywall repairs are more complex than you may be tempted to think, and that’s why you need an experienced repair company to do the work. For the Silo, Anna Kendrick.
When you spend your afternoon/evening running into people at full pace, attempting to put them on the deck, it kind of goes without saying that your blood will start to pump a little more aggressively.
That can manifest itself in all manner of waysâŻand, in the NFL, one of the most common is for steam to be let off as part of post-touchdown celebration and taunting.
From the sublime to the ridiculous, taunting is part of the theater of football. From a tackler running their mouth when they have sacked a quarterback, to a TD scorer letting their opponents know how much they enjoyed crossing the line, this part celebration, part tribalism is an inherent part of the game.
And so it has been metâŻwith much frustration that NFL officials, as part of their rule change and points of emphasis framework for the 2021-22 season, have decreed that they will be stamping out taunting in all its various forms.
The NFL's annual rule change and points of emphasis video notes game officials have been instructed to strictly enforce taunting rules in 2021. Two violations results in automatic ejection, with fines and even suspensions (!!) in play, too.
Going forward, a taunting offense will see the team in question hit with a 15-yard penalty, while two taunting violations in a game will be punishable with fines and/or automatic ejection. Â
Officials are keen to instil a sense of ârespectâ back into the game, with the competition committee chairman, Rich McKay, stating: âWe saw an increase in actions that clearly are not within the spirit and intent of this rule, [and] is not representative of the respect to opponents and others on the field.â
One of the prime examples of taunting last season came in the clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Chiefsâ Tyreek Hill gesticulated at the Bucs defenders as he crossed the line for a touchdown, leaving them rather incensed. As Tampa closed in on a revenge victory in the Super Bowl, their safety Antoine Winfield Jr flashed the same gesture right in the face of Hill.
According to the NFL odds on bet365 for the Super Bowl, those two franchises are on a collision course to meet in the championship game next February once again, and so will Hill, Winfield,âŻor anyone else for that matter, be tempted to taunt an opponent despite the punishments available?
The Numbers Game
Every year, thereâs a raft of rule changes ahead of the new NFL season â some important and attention-grabbing, others less so.
Nothing riles up NFL fans more than seeing what jersey numbers their favorite players are donning each season. However, in the case of Mac Jones, his number may be met with some confusion.
But a regulatory change will now see a wider pool of players being able allowed to wear single-digit numbers, as well as those between 80-89. That includes running backs, tight ends and wide receivers alongside the traditional quarterbacks and kickers.
Defensive backs can now also choose any number between 1 and 49, while linebackers can opt for 1-59 or 90-99, but linesmen still have the slimmer pickings of 50-79 or 90-99 to select from.
Whether that leads to a huge sea-change in the numbers that established NFL stars wear remains to be seen, but it could certainly give the new season a different look and feel. For the Silo, Carlos Cruz.
In the era of social media, it only takes a few seconds for a picture to change the world. Photographs shared on sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest can shape public opinion in seconds, which has huge implications for politics, marketing, and social campaigning.
Last week, amongst the many iconic images doing the rounds on peopleâs timelines and newsfeeds, one from the world of sport stood out: the shots of Jose Bautista tossing his bat after hitting a game-winning home run in the Toronto Blue Jaysâ 6-3 win over Texas Rangers.
The image at the top of this article summed up the passion and emotion that are hallmarks of Bautistaâs style of play, and drew attention to the fantastic entertainment that the Blue Jaysâ campaign in the American League Championship Series has provided for millions of loyal fans.
Anyone who glimpsed the photos and dug a little deeper into the backstory would have learned of Bautistaâs brilliant performance in a do-or-die game for the Jays. The contest was full of drama and controversy, disputed calls, crucial errors, and brilliant baseball.
In countries like the UK, where baseball barely registers on the radar of most sports fans, moments like this can be pivotal. All of a sudden, legions of sports fans sit up and take notice of whatâs happening overseas, and some of them fall head over heels in love.
image: tsn.ca
All it takes is a performance like Bautistaâs to send sports fans into action. Some of them will be slow burners, taking note of the Blue Jaysâ progress over the years before gradually developing into full-blown fans. Some will use their newfound interest in baseball as part of their sports betting strategy. Sports betting is huge in Europe, and many avid gamblers relish the opportunity to gain an advantage over bookmakers and place bets on the less-talked-about sports at online destinations like Bet365 and others.
Then, there are the sports fans who will take drastic action when they discover a new sport that they enjoy. These are the superfans who will go straight to the Blue Jaysâ online store, immediately buy themselves a jersey, and then book themselves on the next available flight to Toronto in time to catch the very next game taking place at Rogers Centre.
Sports clubs and franchises have cottoned on to this, and are employing marketing managers who are wise to the power of social media to gain new fans overseas and bring them flocking to the stadiums and stores where they will spend their money and contribute to the clubâs coffers.
Baseball is some way behind sports like football, which have been successfully exported to Europe through initiatives like the International Series, which sees a number of NFL games played in London each season.
Europe lacks the stadiums and infrastructure to support a similar export of baseball, but that certainly wonât stop clubs like the Blue Jays from reaping the benefits of the new fans who will support the club from afar if they continue to send powerful messages around the world via the web. For the Silo, Keith AllisonÂ
