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Skip to comments.Dungeon children speak in animal language (Heartbreaking)
Posted on 04/30/2008 2:41:19 PM PDT by PROCON
The Austrian children kept in a cellar for their entire lives speak their own language using animalistic noises rather than words. Stefan Fritzl, 18, and his brother Felix, five, learned to talk by watching a television in the dungeon where they were held with their mother Elisabeth Fritzl, 42. But their form of communciation is only partly intelligible to Austrian police officers.
Police chief Leopold Etz, 50, who has met the two boys, said: It is only half true that they can speak. They communicate with noises that are a mixture of growling and cooing.
If they want to say something so others understand them as well they have to focus and really concentrate which seems to be extremely exhausting for them.
Felix prefers to crawl but he can walk upright if he wants.
Dr Berthold Kepplinger, who examined the brothers at a neuropsychiatric clinic near their home town of Amstetten, said: They communicate between each other but this is far from a normal way of expressing oneself.
Their mother taught them to read and write a bit but Elisabeth had lost much of her childhood knowledge after her imprisonment from the age of 18.
They had no books and the main source of education was the television.
When he was rescued Felix pointed to the moon, which he was seeing for the first time, and said: Is that God up there?
He then made excited gurgling noises when he saw a cow.
Doctors said that since he emerged from his prison he is constantly excited and keeps trying to hit the air with his hand.
When he saw the sun for the first time he was even more excited than when he discovered the moon.
He made a squeaking noise and tried to look directly at the sun. When he realised he couldnt he kept covering his face with his hand.
When police took him in a lift at the hospital he was petrified and clung on to his mother as the floor moved.
Police said he was stunned when one officers started talking into a mobile phone.
Felix was also excited about the police officer's mobile phones. He was stunned by the ring tones and even more when one of the policemen used his mobile phone to talk.
The youngster also often hums an unknown tune to himself which police believe his mother used to get him to sleep.
Stefan and Felixs sister Kerstin, 19, became ill in the dungeon and is in a coma.
All three have weakened immune systems, are suffering from vitamin D deficiency and are anaemic.
None of them had ever been seen by a doctor or a dentist and Kerstin has already lost most of her teeth.
The low ceilings in their prison left them all with cramped physical posture.
Elisabeth has aged so much she looks like a sister to her mother Rosemarie, 68.
Austrian psychotherapist and university professor Rotraud Perner said: A lot will depend on what the children have been told, whether the mother explained to them their life in captivity.
They may have created their own illusory world. However, a normal life could be possible for them.
The children will need to wear sun-block cream as their skin gets used to sunlight.
This story just keeps getting stranger everyday.
I am at a loss for words....
I am at a loss for words....
Not to diminish this but the 'Nature or Nurture' psychologists are going to have a field day with these poor kids.
I've completely missed this story? I gather, some man imprisoned the mother from the age of 18 and she had children while in captivity?
How tragic. How horrible.
This is so awful ... capital punishment is in order.
Hell is worse than ANY prison on this earth.
This guy is EVIL.
I'd happily volunteer to be on the firing squad to erase all those guilty in this.
My brother-in-law is a big shot in a state prison for the mentally insane criminals. He has mentioned more than once of family visits that involve a great deal of howling and animal type noises.
That is HORRIBLE!!!
I wonder what kind of physical problems from the inbreeding as well.
Just beyond my comprehension.
all 7 of her children were fathered by her father. this really is the most heartbreaking story I've read in a very long time.
I've heard a lot of wierd stuff in my time, but this one tops them all for cruelty, malice, and evil. Poor kids, poor girl/woman. Undoing 20+ years of treatment like that will take serious prayer and therapy. Plus getting adjusted to life outside the dungeon.
15 years for multiple rapes, child abuse, false imprisonment and incest?
Maybe some one can post original story?!
He imprisioned HIS DAUGHTER and had seven children with her and held her and the children captive. She is 40 something now.
It would probably be a good idea to put these kids in a sort of drastic-measures full-immersion language training program with expert pediatric language and speech therapists.
The story only mentioned three children; are the other 4 dead?
Dear heaven, how can a parent do this?? What did her mother think happened to her? Did she know?
Those poor children and their mom, what a horror story.
15 This side of the jordan and eternal torment beyond. As the lord said better is death than the torment that awaits one who does this to children.
I can hardly stand this story. How did the mother not wonder what happened to her daughter? He had her locked up since she was 18? Did she think her daughter had died?
I hate this story. I hate that a so called father could be so cruel.
Next they'll be blaming this on the FLDS.
three children living normal lives upstairs.......three in the dungeon........and one died at birth.
hey, stranger!
oh, yeah......the father claimed he found three infants on their doorstep left with a note by their runaway daughter.
Sorry, but no amount of drastic measures full-immersion language training and/or speech therapists will help them.
Most language processing becomes baked-in by age SIX.
They need our prayers.
Hey Tioga! Long time no see. :-)
Soooo, how come no one said anything about the three kids living upstairs? Or do I need to go read the original story? I mean, did the mother think they sprung from the garden out back?
This story is frightening.
Much worse - that man (lower than a beast) is her father
Joseph Fritzl
it's all in the story......the father claimed the daughter ran away.....when he had drugged her and taken her downstairs......then he claimed he found the infants with a note from the runaway asking her parents to raise them..so the state broke their own laws and allowed the adoptions......the other were in the sound proof dungeon......pics and drawings all at the story site......at least the one I saw yesterday. did you SEE the creep in his speedo on his Thailand vacation at the beach?????????
A 6 X 6 windowless cell, never to see daylight or have any communication with another human being - I should say, "a human being", not "another" one - for HE is not human.
I'd stick that SOB in a small cell with a VERY large inmate that is addicted to Viagra/Cialis and an endless supply to feed his addiction.
Three were raised as 'drop offs' the "FATHER" claimed his missing daughter dropped off on his doorstep. So he chose three to raise, three to keep hostage and one died as an infant.
He told the police and his invalid wife that their daughter had run away when she was 18. He claimed the three kids he raised were dropped off by his 'missing' daughter.
Maybe the inbreeding has had an effect? I agree with another poster - These kids will be studied intensively and will never have even close to a normal life.
I swear he and The Grinch are seperated at birth.
Even more unbelievable is the fact that first degree murder in Austria carries a maximum sentence of 20 years! The only bright spot is that age 73, the 15 years will probably be a life sentence.
An austrian father locked his daughter (and several children as a result of their incest) in a basement complex for 20 or so years.
He raised 3 of the offspring above ground in the house above.
Probably the most horrific crime I have ever heard of.
I find it extremely difficult to believe this monster's wife did not suspect anything. Unless she, too, was abused by this control freak, a la Hedda Nussbaum. Also, the nice Austrians sentence murderers to only 20 years. The father is also now under investigation for an unsolved murder near property he owned.
Prayers for all the innocent children.
I know the 19 yr old is sick and that's how they were found but what's the detail of that, anyone? Did someone call 911? did the 19 yr old say they were in a dungeon before she fell into a coma?
" Are there other factors - physical abuse, brain damage, etc?"
You mean, besides the same man being the father and grandfather?
He let her out to go to the hospital. Her mother slipped a note in her pocket and the EMS found it.
She fell sick and he took her to a hospital. Even she said she was surprised he took her to a hospital, but she fell into a coma at the hospital. They haven't said why she was sick, but they had never been to a doctor (hell, they never saw sunlight). But the mother (daughter) put a note in the girl's pocket and doctors found it.
"Are there other factors - physical abuse, brain damage, etc?"
That's what I'm thinking too. It sounds like mom tried to teach her kids language and reading. But I wonder, after so many years in their hole, if she just gave up?? (And not blaming the mom in any way). Also, if all there is to do is eat, sleep, go potty and watch TV, how much language does one really need?
I can't imagine the horror.
The quote that got me was when the little boy looked up at the moon and asked "Is that God?"
Obviously it was not all grunts, and that he had learned about God somehow. And mom must have taken good care of them to survive that long in such terrible conditions.
wonder if she is diabetic since she's already lost most of her teeth at 19.
True, but this man is responsible for one dead baby, ruining the life of his own daughter, and horribly damaging at least three kids, probably damaging the lives of the other three kids whom he adopted and shattering the life of his wife.
Don't get me wrong, we're all sinners and all of us deserve punishment of some kind, but this is just unbelievable. I just can't get over how much suffering this one man caused.
And what would have happened if he had died? Would his daughter and those poor kids have starved to death in their prison, their plight unknown to the world? This is just horrible all around.
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Mark Jankowski Goes to College
July 31 2012 09:23AM
In a move that's only surprising in how long it took, Flames first round pick Mark Jankowski has announced he'll be attending Providence College right away instead of joining the Dubuque Fighting Saints for a year.
From Vicki Hall's article in the Calgary Herald:
"I think this is the right way for me to go," Jankowski said Monday afternoon from his off-season home in Hamilton, Ont. "I believe I'm ready for the jump"
While it seems like this was mostly Jankowski's choice, it's hard to imagine the Flames are particularly upset by it. Any first round choice should be good enough to be playing competition harder than that of the USHL. When given how good he looked at development camp against older players with more experience, the NCAA level seems much more appropriate. He'll also probably the most skilled player on the Friars, which means prime ice time and power play experience.
The Providence Friars might be a far cry from Johnny Gaudreau's and Bill Arnold's Boston College Eagles, but that's not to say he's still basically playing in the USHL. Despite a low quality of teammates (only two players on the Friars last year have been drafted) he'll be playing against top competition in one of the best NCAA hockey conferences- Hockey East. This means games against Boston College, Boston University, UNH, Northeastern, and the University of Vermont— among others.
In addition to giving Jankowski a better setting for development, this move will give the organization and the fans a better context in which to judge him- especially with two other prospects in the exact same conference.
Only time will tell with Mark Jankowski, but this move to the NCAA instead of the USHL gives hope that he might not have been as much of a reach as most fans initially assumed.
July 31 2012, 03:13PM
Taking safe prospects is exactly what made the Flames system one of the worst in the NHL.
July 31 2012, 09:43AM
It will be interesting to see how his numbers compare to Gaudreau this upcoming year.
Very good move for him, especially after how well he did at Development camp. He was easily one of the top 5 players at Dev Camp, so the fact he would be in one of the weaker leagues just didn't seem right.
He should easily be getting top 6 ice time if not top 3, I'm guessing that factored into his decision as well.
I was really hoping to hear that he would go the NCAA route. I really think a year in the USHL would have been a wasted one. Could be an exciting year in prospect development as Gaudreau gets a chance to take on more of the offensive burden at BC, Granlund gets a chance to show what he can do without his brother, Max Power shows he can continue to produce and be a leader as a pro, Michael Ferland gets a chance to show he can fight and score at the pro level, hopefully Brossoit gets a chance to redeem himself at the Memorial cup. And we'll see what the 2012 crop of defensemen can do. That's where we could really use a pleasant surprise.
I've seen a lot of comments about Jankowski's decision lately, but I remain confused by a few things.
First, I get that Jankowski was playing in an obscure league that made his selection in the first round seem a bit odd. Why was he planning to go to the USHL in the first place? Because college hockey was going to be too big a step from where he was playing before? And how does the USHL compare with CHL hockey? Is it tougher? Easier? About the same? There doesn't seem to be an easy way to consider all of these leagues in context. Maybe NHLE?
Second, the Flames used a first round pick on a guy that, at the time, might not have been ready for US college hockey? Like, holding aside for a moment the fact that he wasn't ready to be a dominant force on a top-flight US college team, he wasn't even ready to play for a middling team at all? And Feaster used a first round pick on a guy like that? Nothing against Jankowski (it's not like he asked for all the pressure and expectations that go along with being a first round pick for a Canadian NHL team), but shouldn't we be a lot more concerned about this?
July 31 2012, 10:37AM
@ smtorsch
It was risky. High risk high reward type pick.
IMO he was playing in that obscure league because when he started playing he was 5'8 skin & bones & was younger. He rose swiftly up the draft rankings because of his huge 6" growth spurt & young age. A few days younger and he may have been a top 10 pick at next year's draft.
I like the ballsy move by Feaster. Especially seeing now how he played at development camp.
July 31 2012, 10:38AM
Does anyone know - I assume the rules are the same for when you have to sign an entry level deal for a college prospect as compared to a CHL prospect? Same time frame?
When do we need to sign Jankowski by?
My take on your concerns - Jankowski was one of the youngest picks in the draft, a couple of days away from not being eligible until next year. I think it's mostly a matter of making sure he's both physically and mentally mature enough to compete against others who are significantly older and bigger. Others please correct me if I'm wrong, but a year ago I don't think he was even considered a prospect. He's higher risk, higher reward because we got a chance to draft him young.
We don't need to sign him at all, we have his rights till he leaves College, unless the CBA is changed it would be the same as Schultz, once Jankowski is done his 4 years in school or whatever he would be a UFA 2 weeks after his classes end. However during that entire time we retain his rights. We CAN'T sign him or he loses "amatuer" status per NCAA Regulations.
@Bean-counting cowboy
aug. 15th of his graduating year, which will probably be 2016 or 2017.
@Justin, should be 2016, going with a typical 4 year program, however he can always declare early.
July 31 2012, 10:57AM
Ahh. that makes sense. Thanks
July 31 2012, 11:05AM
Where does Jankowski rank in our prospect list. Last year after the draft, Baertschi went stright to #1. I suspect he will retain that rank but Janko must be considered at least top 5, wouldn't he?
I'm glad Jankowski is skipping the USHL, that pretty much trims off one more year that we'd have to wait to see him in a Flames jersey. Can Jankowski still attend Flames training camp in the fall? And play a few preseason games? Or does the NCAA schedule interfere with that?
Calgary took a big gamble by passing on a guy Girgensons (who went at their original draft spot #14) and Teravainen.
Only time will tell, enough time that Feaster may not even be here by then.
It's not Jankowski being chosen that bugs me so much as the fact that a lot of other players are far closer to stepping in.
It's like Calgary selected Jankowski with the belief that their team is already stocked full of top young talent and so there's no hurry on this guy.
Makes sense if you were Edmonton picking at 21, not so much Calgary.
Plus, I'm always wary of players selcted based on just a few viewings. Most players are heavily scouted for 1-2 years now.
Still, a lot of people say he did great at development camp, so hopefully his 'curve' keeps trending upwards exponentially.
July 31 2012, 12:21PM
a THE WOLF
"Calgary took a big gamble by passing on a guy Girgensons (who went at their original draft spot #14) and Teravainen."
I'm ok with the choice to pass on Girg. and pick up a 2nd and then draft Janko. Girg was the safe pick that could make the NHL as a 2nd liner. Janko is a bigger risk, yes, but his ceiling is much higher, 1st line potential. CGY has enough 2nd line potential guys with Backs, Horak, Reinhart etc. We need a guy with that potential 1st line offensive skill. I think Janko showed at camp he has that.
I ranked Jankowski 5th (with potential to move sharply in either direction)--sandwiched between Gaudreau and Arnold FYI--when I did an updated list shortly after the draft.
if Janko does end up being Providence's 1st line center (that would put him on a line with Schaller, wouldn't it?) and Gillies nails the #1 goalie position, that would be cool. I think in that case, we should consider the season a success if the Friars finish with a winning record. That conference is brutal.
Flames' college contingent is looking great these days. Ramage, Arnold, Gaudreau, Gillies, Jankowski. Oh yeah, DeBlouw too.
Calgary has one prospect, Baertschi, with clear top 3 potential. After that there are a lot of 2nd liners and support players, with the possible exception of gambles like Gaudreau. Feaster needed to address the fact that the Flames just don't have much elite talent in their system. In order to get elite prospects with mediocre picks Feaster had no choice but to gamble. Girgensons might have been a safer bet with a shorter development curve than Jankowski, but he doesn't have nearly as much offensive potential.
After years of Dutter robbing the cupboard for one more shot at 8th it's nice to see Feaster make picks that prioritize long-term upside over what the team needs right now. If the Flames can keep doing that we might one day have a prospect system that yields elite NHL'ers on a semi-regular basis.
July 31 2012, 01:15PM
@the-wolf: The thing with the Flames is they have tons of mid-range prospects at forward; they need high end ones, and where they were in the 2012 draft, there wasn't much of that in terms of guys who were nearly NHL-ready. Girgensons isn't projected to be anything beyond a 2nd line C (at best), and Teravainen (sp) is considered a significantly risky pick for different reasons (physical ability in the NHL). In terms of the opportunity to grab top-end talent, Janko was about it; high risk, but given the scouting on him, potentially very high reward.
Oh, I get the argument, but lets not forget that Janko was also a consensus 2nd rounder. Not that he won't exceed that, just saying that a guy Teravainen was called the next Selanne ans is only a year or 2 away vs. 3-5 years (depending on whose opinion you read).
Like the player actually, but I wouldn't call him a slam dunk quite yet.
Honestly hope that you are not calling the Hockey East Brutal..... You mean the conference that has produced four of the last five NCAA champions?
July 31 2012, 01:37PM
I hear what you're saying but, I'm gonna go with the Flame's scouts take on Jankowski. The draft is a great big crap shoot and no player is a sure thing--not Girgensons, not Teravainen, not Jankowski. Obviously, Flames scouts saw him as their best option in the long term with the pick they had, plus they picked up that 2nd rounder at (apparently) no cost. Well done in my opinion
I have low hopes for the upcoming season (as I think do a lot of FN readers), so I'm fine if Janko takes 3 or 4 years to develope. The rebuild is gonna take at least that long. Hey, if things go really well I can see him as NHL ready after 2 seasons in Providence.
Everything considered, I like what Feaster/JW/Button/etc. have done at the draft over the last 2 years. In 5 years I may be singing a different tune, but today am content.
Most high-end college prospects take things a year at a time, particularly with the potential NHL pay-day dangling in front of them.
Gaudreau was originally set to stay in the NCAA for four years, now he's probably looking at one more.
Jankowski probably is approaching things the same way.
FYI: Flames prospects have been on the Hockey East All-Rookie team in each of the past two years (Bill Arnold in 2010-11, Gaudreau in 2011-12).
Think Jankowski's development is more like 2-3 years after he made the jump directly to NCAA. He will light up the NCAA for a couple years and put on 20-40 pounds and he's ready, see very little risk with Jankowski considering how good he looked in camp compared to a Greg Nemisz. You would have though Nemisz was the one who was yet to play a NCAA game. Worst case scenario Second Line Centre. He already has shown up against the likes of Bartschi & Gaudreau he has the top skills just needs to fill out. Said he is more than willing to leave school early.
For all of you who don't understand why Jankowski picked Providence its because their Coach Nate Leaman is one of the best in all of College hockey. He took Union a team with no star recruits and brought them to the NCAA Tournament two years in a row.
@Ryan Pike
Got to watch Bill Arnold on the USA World Junior Team up in Edmonton, was pleasantly surprised to say the least was one of the most consistent forwards for them.
Not sold on John Ramage but you can't win them all.
he meant "brutal" as in tough.
@Justin Azevedo
Ahhhh, That makes much more sense my apologizes. Hockey East will be even better when Notre Dame/UConn join in the next two years. The Flames could have three of the Top Forwards next year in the Hockey East. Haha. Going to be interesting.
I tend to be in agreement with you (sorry for that), about Feaster and Weisbrod's decision to gamble at that point in the draft.
My points have been made on this forum before, so I won't repeat them. But your assessment that the Flames don't really appear to have the organizational depth to afford missing on Jankowski is pretty much in line with my perspective on it.
I use the metaphor that Feaster and Weisbrod hit the blackjack table with their rent money. The system needs solid, dependable prospects. The high-risk, high-reward players are nice to have, but ought only be taken when a team can afford the worst-case scenario coming to pass. The Flames can't. The fact that Feaster traded down only to regain his own 2nd round draft pick only adds emphasis to his earlier mistake.
The Flames scouting staff soiled the sheets in the 2006 draft and the gap that it and the follow-up drafts created in the prospect pool are, in my opinion, what lead to Darryl Sutter's being removed from his position.
If Jankowski ends up somewhere in the Mikael Backlund to Greg Nemisz range of NHL success (not ability, his skill set is very different), I would argue that the gamble had failed.
Like I said at the time, it isn't the pick or the player with which I take issue. It is the timing for an organization like the Flames and their prospect situation that makes me think it was a very poor decision in the long run. In my view, it speaks to a greater issue of failure to adequately evaluate the health of the franchise.
actually, the pick the Flames got in that trade was technically buffalo's (43rd). The Flames' was 45th.
I don't think we have to worry about Jankowski being a mediocre player. IMO he'll either be a complete bust or a #1 center. it's the way his flaws work out; his skillset is fine in all categories, but he's weak and has never played at a decent level. If he doesn't reach his potential, it's either because he continues to be weak, or because he just can't process the game at higher pace--in both cases, resulting in a non-NHL career and a bust of a pick. If neither of those things is an issue, then he reaches his potential and becomes a 1st line player. just my read on the situation.
Can't disagree with this comment more. First of all, I don't think giving up the second round pick was a 'mistake'. That was what it took to get Mike Cammalleri, and more importantly to get rid of Rene Bourque. To be able to get that pick back and still have the first round pick you wanted is very sound asset management.
Secondly, I resoundingly disagree that the Flames are at a point where they can't afford to take chances. I don't think there are very many safe choices. Unless you're going to try for top 5 picks, which they've made clear they're not. I think all good organizations take chances, otherwise you're guaranteeing continual mediocrity.
July 31 2012, 02:38PM
@ RexLibris
"The high-risk, high-reward players are nice to have, but ought only be taken when a team can afford the worst-case scenario coming to pass. The Flames can't."
I don't agree Rex. I think it is the exact opposite. All I ever hear from the EDM fan base that likes to chime in is that CGY is stuck in mediocrity. If they keep drafting mediocre players with mediocre upside, how will they ever get out of it? They went off the board and went for a guy with a high reward capability. If he fails, I don't think we are off much worse than we may already have been. If he does pan out, we have a HUGE piece to help move us back to the top. Just my opinion.
July 31 2012, 02:41PM
@ Rex
How else is Calgary to land a true top line center when we always pick mid draft, but to take a gamble?
How many years has Iggy played here without one?
How many trades have we seen where a team lands a top line center? How many of those players would have waived to go to Calgary?
How many UFA top line centers would choose to sign in Calgary?
Which tree have I not heard of that these centers are growing on?
How many players does Calgary have that could potentially fit the bill for #2 line center?
I respect your opinion, but it's a bit easier to say not to gamble if you're an Oilers fan and have a can't miss top pick 3 years in a row. When you have to pick 12th to 14th every year I think you have to be a bit more creative than the sure pick.
They could have easily gone with the safe pick in the draft. If it didn't work out, no one would have blasted them as it was the consensus "best player available". They knew they would get roasted for that gutsy decision, but still stuck to their guns. Impressive considering the typical lifespan of an NHL GM.
July 31 2012, 03:02PM
I respect your opinion, and am sure it is well thought out but, I don't agree. Since when is taking the best player available (as determined by your staff) a bad move for the Flames, or Oil, or any organization? In the Sutter era, we have been told that Darryl had major input into who the team selected (especially in round one)--that generally didn't work out for the best. He also tended to trade away the 2nd round pick. I assume that left the 3rd round and later picks as the time when Button and staff got to take "their" picks (eg. Reinhart, and yes, a bunch of turds too).
The "new" approach seems to have worked well in the 2011 draft, though time is the ultimate decider. I am happy with the Janko selection and very happy that Sieloff was also added due to their best (correct) guess that they could still get their man at #21 overall.
I have seen way too many players who were highly rated by central scouting (Dan Tkaczuk & Radek Bonk as but a few examples) that really never "paid out", to be upset that we passed on a small Fin (that 17 other clubs passed on) or a big Latvian (who's central scouting ranking actually dropped from mid-term ratings).
Janko was central scouting's 43rd ranked NA skater at the draft, having climbed from 74th at mid-term on a team that got little attention. That is something to pay attention to, add to it his size (or at least his potential size as he fills out), his position, his age, his bloodlines. All good stuff.
Put a more NHL ready prospect (Girgensons) in the lineup (this year or next) of a bad team and you still have a bad team. I'm gonna end this, don't want to steal your long post crown.
@Rex, it's easy for the Oilers to take the BPA and immediately insert him into the NHL and run with it when you are always picking #1 overall. Where Calgary always pick, that just isn't feasible, if they want to add true skill and impact to their line-up they have to take a gamble pick every now and then. Girgensons, has good potential, but that potential isn't very high at all, most figure he'll top out at 2nd liner at best, and in some cases thats not a bad thing to help take pressure off a top line.
However what the flames need is top line skill, not more depth players. And yes they can wait a few years for that. Especially because they have control of Jankowski through all of his college career. If the Flames crash and burn with the current line up, we could be looking at some top tier picks, and if we combine those with a potential #1 overall center we could be setting ourselves up for a much shorter rebuild if that truly comes to pass.
Hmmm, so I'm not going to get a lot of christmas cards from the 403 region? ;-)
First let me be very clear here, I'm not panning Jankowski as a bust. I wouldn't even rate the draft for many of the teams this early (Montreal being an exception).
My criticism is aimed at how the Flames management have assessed the team and it's relative strengths and weaknesses.
I'll respond to a few of the points made above:
The second round pick Feaster acquired was actually Buffalo's, good point, but it was acquired to make up for the Kotalik trade, not the Cammalleri one. That 2nd round pick is in 2013.
Trading for a top-line center is tough. Feaster might have been able to land one in Jeff Carter earlier this year, likely without having to trade away Sven Baertschi. Signing one through free agency is virtually impossible.
So I agree, draft one by all means.
However, to go back to my first point about forecasting players a month after they were drafted, banking on Jankowski as the future 1st line center is not a good idea. Trust me on this, I've been there. Watch him, cheer for him, cheer like heck for him, but allow some space for him to be able to disappoint you without the world crashing down.
If Oil fans like to tell Flames fans about being stuck in mediocrity its because we spent a long time there. We know all the potholes and all the best bars. My comments aren't meant as pot shots or easy jabs at an organization trying to find it's feet again, but from someone who watched intently, and tried to support every decision, as their home team fumbled around the NHL for almost a decade before the bottom finally fell out.
Thanks for the feedback though. I enjoy the conversations. Also, I think the-wolf is safely off the hook now. ;-)
@ Rex & Wolf: I hear you guys, was my first thought after the draft, in fact I was a little choked. But, they are the guys driving the boat and decided to take this scenic view. Thing is, in 2 years time, there is a very good possibility Kipper & Iggy are moved on & we will be hitting the pithole whether we took Girgensons or Tervanian or not. What we need to do is give Feaster & Wisebrod the benefit of the doubt that had they not calculated the gamble with Mark, he was their guy right from the get go, they would have probably traded this 1st rounder for either an almost ready prospect & a 2nd or one of our roster players & and our first for a 2013 1st. That would have had a few heads shake as well. This team is going to have to do the long rebuild as they are not willing to fast track with Kipper/Iggy trades, is what it is, so I do understand the rationale of this pick. If it doesnt pan out, I think we are heading for some pretty tough years coming up anyway.
When I comment on the Flames drafting it is never in comparison to the position that the Oilers are in. While I am an Oilers fan, I try to take that hat off to some extent when I write here. Sorry if that doesn't always come through.
That being said, you make a very good argument and from that perspective I could agree with the overall strategy.
I still have reservations about Feaster trading away picks in the middle of the season only to try and acquire replacement picks on the draft floor, where the price usually goes up. That type of behaviour is generally a sign of someone too brash or arrogant to admit an error, but who instead costs their organization more in the long run in order to correct a mistake to which they have no intention of admitting.
Your point that Jankowski might be a prospect put on layaway while the team eventually falls apart and drafts in the top five, setting up a sort of synergizing of prospect development, is intriguing. It kind of raises questions about the faith fans ultimately have in this management group.
@Kevin R
See above. I like your comment though. Very appropriate.
Its funny to see the ebb and flow of comments about Jankowski, If he didn't perform the way he did in camp there would be a lot more people criticizing the pick. I'm glad he's going to college, and even if he struggles in his first year I'm going to reserve judgement to see how he fully develops. Let's hope he bulks up a lot this coming year and starts ripping it up.
"The second round pick Feaster acquired was actually Buffalo's, good point, but it was acquired to make up for the Kotalik trade, not the Cammalleri one. That 2nd round pick is in 2013."
Ok, fair enough, my mistake. I still don't think you can call it a mistake. There needed to be a change of direction, salary had to be unloaded, I don't claim to know what it takes to get deals done, but I'd rather have be moving in the new direction than not. I don't think you can call doing what it takes to clean up a complete mess a mistake.
thing is, though, if Feaster hadn't included Kotalik in the Regehr trade, he could likely have gotten the same return without moving the 2nd rounder. And Kotalik left for the Czech league anyway.
but yeah, Feaster hasn't mortgaged anything in regaining those 2nd round picks. The 2 2011 picks were acquired in a trade he was forced into--a trade that also brought Roman Horak to the Flames, whereas Erixon has since moved on to Columbus. The 2012 2nd rounder was recouped in a trade down, in which the Flames ended up drafting the same player they would have taken at 14th. I too disagree with Rex that Feaster has been irresponsible in doing this... at least so far. We'll see. There's still the 2013 2nd rounder, after all, and he has yet to decisively win OR lose a major trade.
Safe picks seem to be closely related to bad picks. 1 Guadrea(successfull) is worth 20 Neimtz, Pelech's, Chucko's. Any pick after the first couple is risky. Eberle was a risky pick as was Getzlaf(laziness questions?) Giroux(size) etc.
We have(probably) some second line players but need 1st liners. Taking some risks is needed.
thing is, though, if Feaster hadn't included Kotalik in the Regehr trade, he could likely have gotten the same return without moving the 2nd rounder. And Kotalik left for the Czech league anyway.
but yeah, Feaster hasn't mortgaged anything in regaining those 2nd round picks. The 2 2011 picks were acquired in a trade he was forced into--a trade that also brought Roman Horak to the Flames, whereas Erixon has since moved on to Columbus. The 2012 2nd rounder was recouped in a trade down, in which the Flames ended up drafting the same player they would have taken at 14th. I too disagree with Rex that Feaster has been irresponsible in doing this... at least so far. We'll see. There's still the 2013 2nd rounder, after all, and he has yet to decisively win OR lose a major trade.
Yeah? Like I said I have no idea what happens in discussions between general managers, but I find it difficult to believe that the deal was all done, and Feaster said wait a minute, I really want to unload a first round pick too. No, no we can't take a first how 'bout a third? Well, okay take our second, please. Obviously no one wanted Kotalik (why would you), so I still think he made a the best deal he could to get rid of a lot of salary, get some decent return (Butler anyway, not sure about Byron). I stand by his moves, can't say I disagree with any of them to this point.
August 01 2012, 12:35AM
I'm curious why he is on a team that only has 2 players drafted. Couldn't he get a scholarship at a better school? Is he at that particular school for academic reasons?
Just to chime back in here, my comments weren't intended to be a direct comparison of Janko vs players X or a knock on Janko. The players I used were just convenient examples.
I used Girgensons because a lot of people on here were very high on him pre-draft (where they've suddenly gone to, I don't know) and only 1 guy on here ever mentioned Janko.
My point was merely in regards to timeline/development curve and that with the lack of top prospects in Calgary's system and the fact that consensus top guys were available that have a shorter projected development time....
Also, consensus top prospects fall every year and then some team picking later gets a steal. Happens every year, so knocking a guy for free-falling a little on draft day is a poor way to evaluate a talent.
The first time I read Jankowski's name on FN was in a conversation I was having with ColinS about potential Flames targets. I can't remember who brought him up (it doesn't really matter), and perhaps somebody else mentioned him earlier in another thread.
ColinS and I were discussing potential targets at #14 and bandying around names like Girgensons, Gaunce, Maatta, Trouba, and so on. I felt that of those three in particular, Gaunce was the one most likely to still be available at #14. Then eventually we turned to Jankowski as a player that Feaster and Weisbrod would probably be interested in, but it was in the context of trading down and using a 2nd round pick on him, not as a first rounder (if I recall corrrectly).
Anyway, shall we start the clock ticking on the comparison between Jankowski and Teravainen/Girgensons? ;-)
@Rex - like I said, just a convenient example, though admittedly I was one of the people who mentioned him as a possible target at 14.
What's ironic is that Calgary moved that 14th pick to Buffalo and then Buffalo subsequently took Giregensons at 14.
So, perhaps there is no way around it. As you said, start the clock.
August 01 2012, 12:38PM
Hmmm, so I'm not going to get a lot of christmas cards from the 403 region? ;-)
First let me be very clear here, I'm not panning Jankowski as a bust. I wouldn't even rate the draft for many of the teams this early (Montreal being an exception).
My criticism is aimed at how the Flames management have assessed the team and it's relative strengths and weaknesses.
I'll respond to a few of the points made above:
The second round pick Feaster acquired was actually Buffalo's, good point, but it was acquired to make up for the Kotalik trade, not the Cammalleri one. That 2nd round pick is in 2013.
Trading for a top-line center is tough. Feaster might have been able to land one in Jeff Carter earlier this year, likely without having to trade away Sven Baertschi. Signing one through free agency is virtually impossible.
So I agree, draft one by all means.
However, to go back to my first point about forecasting players a month after they were drafted, banking on Jankowski as the future 1st line center is not a good idea. Trust me on this, I've been there. Watch him, cheer for him, cheer like heck for him, but allow some space for him to be able to disappoint you without the world crashing down.
If Oil fans like to tell Flames fans about being stuck in mediocrity its because we spent a long time there. We know all the potholes and all the best bars. My comments aren't meant as pot shots or easy jabs at an organization trying to find it's feet again, but from someone who watched intently, and tried to support every decision, as their home team fumbled around the NHL for almost a decade before the bottom finally fell out.
Thanks for the feedback though. I enjoy the conversations. Also, I think the-wolf is safely off the hook now. ;-)
I disagree with you in general Rex, but in particular the '2nd rnd pick is to make up for...X' makes me crazy.
When evaluating the Jankowski selection it should be viewed for the transaction itself (Janko+Sielof for Girgensons)', and not include 'to replace pick lost for Kotalik'
Whatever your opinion on the Regehr's deal (I call it a slight win), Kotalik is a part of it and not the Jankowski selection.
@ BurningSensation
"When evaluating the Jankowski selection it should be viewed for the transaction itself (Janko+Sielof for Girgensons)', and not include 'to replace pick lost for Kotalik'"
This makes a lot of sense on one hand, but not so much on the other. This was a trade of picks, not players. Who knows who Buffalo would've taken in the 2nd round and which player Calgary might have possibly lost out on by trading down?
In other words, Calgary didn't necessarily pass on Girgensons (though because that's who Buffalo took there it will bear watching), but rather the 7 players (Girgensons being one of them) taken from the 14th to 20th spots.
If Teravainen turns into a superstar, for example, Calgary will be criticized for not taking Teravainen, not for not taking Giregensons.
Not saying that's what will happen, just the way the trade should be viewed.
August 01 2012, 01:40PM
More simply stated, the Flames could have had:
A) Jankowsky at #14
B) Jankowsky at #21 AND Sieloff at #42.
Given that Janko was their guy, trading down and still getting him at 21 as well as another strong prospect is a HUGE win.
Did Feaster screw the pooch in the exchange of our 2nd rounder with Kotalik? Perhaps. Not sure what was involved in convincing Kotalik to cross the ocean, probably a cash payout? In that case Flame ownership may have determined that that dollar amount was worth more to them then a 2012 2nd rounder? What is the cash value of a mid 2nd rounder?


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CROC Classic 1" Infrared Flat Iron
- Overview
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- 1" titanium plates for an effortless glide
- Dual plate technology provides fast heat up and even heat distribution
- Large amounts of infrared heat offers highly efficient, fast acting, non-toxic, and non-allergic properties
- Digital variable temperature settings up to 450ºF
- Tourmaline seals in moisture, adds silky shine, and holds style
- 40-minute auto shut-off safety feature
- Perfect for keratin-treated hair
- 1-year warranty
- About the brand
The CROC 1" Infrared Flat Iron is internationally patented to combine ceramic, tourmaline, titanium and infrared technology. The tri-plate design provides 3x the smoothing power than other irons. The infrared technology allows the heat to penetrate the cortex of the hair while protecting its integrity. The infrared rays also detoxify and deodorize the hair, leaving the cuticle laying more flat and compact. Hair looks shinier and healthier after every use. This is the perfect tool for all hair types and is especially great for coarse or color treated hair.
Croc by Turbo Ion flat irons feature patented safety features and advanced ceramic and ionic technologies for salon quality styling. Croc transforms your style with a host of inventive technologies including the Automatic Temperature Reserve, an energy saving technique that reduces working temperature in between uses and activates when you pick your Croc back up. Get the latest technology for a safe, quick and easy styling.
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You Won't Be Disappointed!I've been natural for over 5 years now and this flat iron tops any that I've used so far. It does everything that it states it will. I'm able to get bone straight hair with a temperature of 390-400F degrees which is perfect to ensure that I don't get any heat damage for my curly wash&go days. I initially bought this flat iron after having my Solia for about 4 years. My solia still works perfectly, but I was ready to try something new. Off the back, I can say, this does not give you that "just did my hair burnt product smell" and leaves my hair shinier & more moisturized than my Solia. It also maintains my straightened look longer. Could it be the infra-red properties?? Hmmm! Hands down, this is a great flat iron that offers great benefits for the hair.Dec 11, 2012TonyaHAIR TYPEDark Brown / Dry Hair / Curly Hair / Color Treated Hair / Thick or Coarse Hair / Chemically Treated Hair
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This Is Definietly My Go-to Flat Iron!!I have used many flat irons and actually own several. But I have to say that this croc flat iron this by far the best I've owned so far. I actually already own one prior to this order and it works great. Its really really hot so watch out you might just burn tour fingers! I bought this one for my cousin because she loves mine so much and she's in lovveee the same way I am. :):) definitely the best!!!Nov 8, 2012Arianny / New YorkHAIR TYPEMedium Brown / Curly Hair
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Best Hair Iron There Is.This product is amazing. I spent half a year researching it, looking up reviews, it was definitely worth the 120$ I spent on it. It is by far the most amazing, hair iron I have ever bought and I have Mega frizzy, curly, thin hair. Folica was great with their price and shipping too.
I reccomend it to everyone who asks about it because the results are so beautiful ,I've had many of my friends ask about what hair iron I use. It leaves my hair smelling normal (not that burnt hair smell) VERY silky and VERY straight. Its also good with humid weather, my hair usually frizzes in damp weather but this hair iron keeps it silky smooth and straight. I have the privelage to say It is the best hair iron I have ever purchased and that it is honestly worth the money : ) start taking care of your hair with this iron, its amazing.Nov 5, 2012ShiaHAIR TYPEDark Brown / Curly Hair / Color Treated Hair / Fine or Thin Hair
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Great Flat Iron!This iron beats out CHI any day! I tried about five flat irons after my SEDU flat iron broke, and this is the one that made the cut. One of my friends tried it and said, "It works like magic!". I would definitely recommend it. (:Oct 18, 2012Kimberly P. / MissouriHAIR TYPEBlonde / Thick or Coarse Hair
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Amazing Flat Iron!I love this flat iron! It's better than I expected it to be. My hair even felt better after I used the iron. It leaves my hair silky and smooth. I HIGHLY recommend this iron if you want beautiful straight hair.Aug 10, 2012Breanna S.HAIR TYPEDark Brown / Oily Hair / Color Treated Hair
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DissappointedI really wanted to like it! It came in a cool box, and looks cool. I tried this based on all the great reviews but it just did not deliver. I would say it is about average, not great and not worth the extra cost. It straightened my hair, but did not leave it shiny. It looked flat and dull. I am going to return it and go back to the Sedu. I was tempted to try something new, but it just did not deliver.Aug 3, 2012Mandy B.HAIR TYPEAuburn / Color Treated Hair / Thick or Coarse Hair
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I Love Croc Irons For Professional Use.....be Careful At Home!I have been a licensed stylist for over 20 years and I have tried dozens of irons. Croc titanium plate irons are the best for coarse/natural textures. I did not give this infrared a full 5 stars because the older discontinued titanium plate infrared Croc 2 worked better for me in a professional setting. Always use heat protection, only use on freshly shampooed and deep conditioned dry hair, and never go higher than 410.Jul 31, 2012Tamara
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It's AverageI wanted to try a new iron - used Solia - and looked up several online and was taken by the reviews of the Croc. I never really liked it; it left my hair too dry and the iron seemed sort of rough, but I kept it. I've had it for a year now and it doesn't work anymore. It turns on but after a few minutes the iron shuts itself off. The spring that opens the iron has fallen out and it also makes a crackling sound. I thought it would last longer, considering I actually took care of this iron (the price made me do it). Anyway, I'm currently using my sister's Sedu, which she's had for years and leaves your hair shiny and smooth.Jul 27, 2012JHAIR TYPEDark Brown / Normal Hair / Oily Hair
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Amazing Iron!great iron if you want perfect smooth straight hair!
digital temp reading, infrared setting will make the hair super shiny and smooth.
a must have if you are doing japanese straightening or keratin treatments.
iron automatically turns off after a certain amount of time.
Only downside is that the flat iron and the plates are not rounded at the edges so you have to be cautious to not put too much tension on closing if you are trying to make a bend or curl with this iron. ~ it will leave a dent.Jul 24, 2012James / Dearmiju-hair.tumblr.comHAIR TYPEPlatinum Blonde / Normal Hair / Chemically Treated Hair
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Oh My Frickin' Gawd!!!!I just picked up this product last night at Trade Secrets and spent a small fortune on it. I'm 38 and I have naturally blonde very frizzy hair and most flat irons I've used leave my hair looking like a frizzy dry rat's nest that is half-a$$ straight. I've never been able to achieve that sleek silky shiny straight look that's completely frizz-free unless I go to the salon and pay big bucks. I've tried product after product and wasted so much money on stuff I only used once and then chucked. I could have paid for two croc irons last night with the money I've wasted on products that claimed they would tame and get control of my frizz! I'm telling you as someone with unruly and disgustingly frizzy hair...you have got to buy this iron. Get over the cost of it and pay whatever they're asking because you are in for the shock of your life! There are certain things you go cheap on in life and certain things you don't. Your hair is going to be with you for life so you need to take care of it. If you want beautiful hair, you have to use only the best tools to get it. If you want frizzy inferior hair, then by all means, keep using cheap inferior tools and you will continue to have hair that you just want to put back in a ponytail or bun because the frizz is so horrible. Omg this iron is for you and don't you even hesitate for a second to go and get yourself one. You deserve it! I feel like this iron has changed my life...I really mean it. I even slept on it last night but this morning when I looked in the mirror, my jaw dropped open. I expected to see nothing but frizz, as per usual, but as soon as I brushed it, it looked exactly like it did last night when I freshly ironed it! No frizz at all, which has been my BIGGEST problem. Nothing but gorgeous silky shiny bouncy perfect salon hair is what I woke up with. Perfectly pin straight. I cannot believe I'm writing this but it's the gospel truth. I will never use anything else again. This iron is a cut above the rest and you can expect unbelievably gorgeous hair when you use it. Don't mess with the rest....get the best. Enjoy your beautiful hair ladies. I'm going to the mall today to show off my gorgeous pin straight waist-length FRIZZ-FREE hair. Somebody pinch me, I must be dreaming. :)Jul 21, 2012Sherry / CanadaHAIR TYPEBlonde / Thick or Coarse Hair
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The Emery County Public Lands subcommittee on safety recently concluded their study of the ordinance which would allow OHV travel on county roads. Committee chairman Ray Petersen explained that the process to arrive at this point has included many hours of study and thought into the state ordinance and what affects its adoption would have on the safety of those who use county roads.
As the current state statute is written, cities may regulate the use of OHVs on their streets to allow access to open public lands or trails. At this point, no county roads are open to OHV use. Therefore, any ordinance which has been adopted by any city in Emery County that allows riders of OHVs to access open roads and trails, is in effect, useless. The results are that there are no roads in any cities which are legal to ride with OHVs, under state statute.
"We do not write the laws, we only enforce," said Emery County Sheriff Lamar Guymon. "Many residents of Emery County are operating under the misconception that because their city has an OHV ordinance, that they can ride their machines all over town. This is not true.
"Due to the fact that the state law says that cities may adopt an ordinance to allow OHV use, that use must be to access open public lands or trails. There are no county roads open now, and there are no routes within the cities which access open public land. This means anyone who operates an OHV on city streets is in violation of the state law," said Sheriff Guymon. "It is our duty to enforce those laws, and we will."
With consideration for opening county roads to OHV use, safety is the number one issue. Every road in the county road system was scrutinized and ranked for its safety. All but three roads were agreed upon as open or closed by the committee. Those three roads are Bott Lane from Castle Dale to Orangeville, the Buckhorn Draw road, and Ferron Canyon road from Ferron City limits to the forest service boundary. The reasons the safety committee has for not recommending the of opening of these three roads are the high volume of full sized vehicle travel on a daily basis and the speeds at which these vehicles travel. The findings of this committee have been forwarded on to the county commissioners.
Before an ordinance can be adopted by Emery County, a public hearing must be held to gather public comment. The public hearing on this issue will be held during the commission meeting on April 5, at 5:30 p.m. For any county resident who wishes to make comment, a copy of the ordinance and maps of the county road system will be available in the public lands office or the clerks office in the county building in Castle Dale. The material is also available on the county website, www.emerycounty.com.
"One thing I would like to see the public understand about this ordinance, if it is adopted, is that there are restrictions for the use of OHVs on city streets. Children under the age of 8 years old are not allowed to operate an OHV. Children from 8-16 are required to have the card that they received when they completed the OHV safety training. They must also wear a helmet and be in direct supervision of an adult," added Sheriff Guymon. "Many parents assume that if a child has been through the training, that child can legally ride. They can ride, but, only if the parent is present," stated Sheriff Guymon.
Another item discussed by the committee was the cities which have an ordinance in place at the present time to allow OHV use within their city limits. Most of the cities are in violation of their own ordinance because the ordinance requires signing and mapping of the designated routes. There are no cities in Emery County which are in total compliance with the state statute. The bottom line is that only legal, designated routes and riding areas may be accessed in those cities, and there are no county roads designated as open until an ordinance is adopted.


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Throwing a holiday party sometime soon? Forget store-bought crackers and try these.
The Simplest and Best Shrimp Dish
Makes: 4 servings
Time: About 30 minutes
Excuse the superlatives; this spin on a Spanish tapa is my favorite, and everyone I serve it to loves it. The shrimp juices infuse the oil, and the sum is beyond delicious. It's good with bread, over rice, tossed with pasta, or stuffed into tacos.
Other seafood you can use: similar-sized scallops (or larger, though they'll take longer to cook). Recipe from How to Cook Everything.
Does Soda Tax Have Enough Fizz?
This week the Wall Street Journal and James Knickman, President and CEO of the New York State Health Foundation, weighed in on a potential soda tax. WSJ cited research which suggested that while a 40% levy on soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages would raise $2.5 billion annually, it would "only" result in an average weight loss of 1.3 pounds per person, per year (most of that weight being lost in middle-income households.) The article goes on to paraphrase one of the primary authors of the study:
If the goal is obesity prevention, taxing only sugary drinks may not be the most effective way to go. . . Targeting the sugary and fat-laden foods with the lowest per-calorie cost would actually suggest going after candy rather than soda, he says. A soda tax might have its biggest effect on obesity not by reducing consumption, but by raising money to put towards prevention or other anti-obesity efforts.
Reader Poll: Cookbooks or Cooking Apps?
Check out this NPR piece about the role of the cookbook in the age of the app. Spoiler alert: according to one home cook, using the iPad in the kitchen requires "lots of paper towels." Just when you thought technology had rendered paper nearly obsolete. . .
So, do you cook from books or from apps? Which are better? I'd be curious to hear your thoughts; please post them in the comments section.
Is Factory Farming Even Worse Than We Know?
If you're not already anti-factory-farming, this will do it: The Humane Society just released an undercover investigation (watch the video if you can stomach it, or scroll down the link to find the full report) into the obscene abuses of female breeding pigs and piglets by Smithfield Foods, the world's largest (and probably most profitable) producer of pork. The video leaves me pretty much speechless.(More links here, at Vegan.com.)
I'm usually not one to cry "boycott," but if you, like Paula Deen, are a Smithfield supporter – in fact, if you're still eating industrially raised pork (or chicken or beef or fish for that matter) – get real. Any industry (and Smithfield is hardly alone, though it does seem to be performing most egregiously) that operates with such infuriating disregard for the welfare of their animals deserves all the trouble we can muster.
The Minimalist: Apples with Candied Bacon
Apples, bacon, and ice cream: makes sense, right?
Free-Range Almost as Bad as Factory-Farmed?
Check out this James McWillams article called Why Free-Range Meat Isn't Much Better Than Factory-Farmed. McWilliams says that "when it comes to farming methods and harm, free range is better," but "better does not mean acceptable." He goes on to suggest that it is nearly as harmful and morally dubious to kill a factory-farmed animal as it is to kill one that was not raised in confinement (follow his logic from start to finish and see what you think.)
As far as I know, McWilliams is a vegan. If he wants to personally and/or publicly object to raising animals for food that we don't need, I have no problem with that. I understand and appreciate that a notable contrarian like McWilliams needs to be careful about flat-out telling people what to do, but in a way I'd have a lot more respect for this article if it were called Be A Vegan. By working to discredit free-range farming, he is in practice giving us all an excuse to buy into a system of industrial livestock production that he admits is worse. McWilliams may be right that none of it is perfect, but if it's truly a more moral and less harmful system that he's after, wouldn't his time (and ours) be a lot better spent rallying against what's worse (and ubiquitous) than picking on what's better (and small)?
I'd really love to hear your thoughts on all of this. Please post them in the comments section below.
(Photo Credit: Socially Responsible Agricultural Project via Flickr)
Crisp Marinated Brussels Sprouts
By Freya Bellin
Boiled Brussels sprouts have a reputation for being mushy, but this recipe succeeds in saving them from that fate. Shocking the sprouts before they have a chance to soften completely helps preserve both the crunch and color of the vegetable. They retain a nice green freshness, and I chose to use red onions in the marinade for the bright color contrast. The dressing is very versatile, and that basic combination could be used on a variety of vegetables or salads. The recipe would also work just as well with roasted Brussels sprouts if you prefer those, although it would be a hot dish rather than this cold one. I didn't end up using the full amount of dressing that was called for, so you may want to mix it in a few tablespoons at a time to be safe.
When buying Brussels sprouts, keep in mind that you'll lose the outer layer of leaves of each one, so you may want to get a bit more than what the recipe calls for. Recipe from The Food Matters Cookbook.
Spiced Red Lentil Dal
It's getting cold (at least in New York). This will warm you up.
Espresso Black Bean Chili
Makes: 6 to 8 servings
Time: 1 1/2 to 2 hours, largely unattended
This deep, richly flavored chili has enough caffeine to keep you awake—literally. (Bear this in mind when you're serving it; use decaffeinated espresso if you or your guests are caffeine sensitive or reserve it for lunch or early dinner.) Serve this with rice, a stack of warm tortillas, or tortilla chips, some crumbled queso fresco or sour cream, and parsley or cilantro.
Other beans you can use: Earthy-flavored beans that can stand up to the other flavors—pinto, kidney, or dried soybeans—work best. Recipe from How to Cook Everything Vegetarian.


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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is going to the headquarters of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to get an update on plans for responding to Hurricane Sandy.
The National Response Coordination Center in Washington is where FEMA is managing the deployment of federal resources and teams to states along the East Coast ahead of the big storm.
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By Brandon Speck/NEMS Daily Journal
PEARL – The Atlanta Braves showed the pop its new lineup has promised Saturday in a 10-0 win against the franchise's future stars.
The big league team's final spring exhibition took place in front of a record 8,217 fans at Double-A Mississippi's Trustmark Park in Pearl, a crowd treated to three long balls, including a monstrous shot from Evan Gattis that cleared the stadium and landed in the left field parking lot.
"We swung the bats well — we played well," Atlanta manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "We came out of it healthy, which is always a big concern, and guys got their at-bats."
Future Stars manager Bobby Cox said his minor leaguers got plenty from the experience, especially a roster full of promising pitchers watching Mike Minor.
"It's always good to watch Major League pitchers pitch," Cox said. "Our guys were eyeballing him. That's how you learn. Little bitty steps every year."
Dan Uggla got it started with a 3-run bomb in the second, followed directly by a solo shot from Chris Johnson.
"All spring training you're just working on your swing, trying to get it as consistent as possible," Uggla said. "Then leading up to the season, that's where you want to peak and feel your best, so hopefully I can hit the ground running."
Minor allowed two leadoff single to the Future Stars and nothing else. He struck out two in four innings of work. Tim Hudson will open the season for Atlanta Monday against Philadelphia.
Jason Heyward drove in the game's first run with a double in the first inning off Sean Gilmartin. Chris Johnson and Reed Johnson had RBI singles in the third.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.


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Abajo Mountains. Conservation Officer Paul Washburn recommends corn-flavored cheese bait at Blanding number three. PowerBait and worms or artificial flies are all effective at Monticello, Foy and Blanding number four. Flies and spinners work well at Lloyd's in the early morning. Recapture Reservoir continues to produce slow fishing.
Benches Reservoir. Last weekend, creel survey technicians reported good fishing. Bait fishermen reported success with a lemon twist or rainbow PowerBait/worm combination. A double renegade behind a bubble works well in the evening.
Todd Munford of King's Outdoor World reported good fishing in the evening with spring green PowerBait, fished behind a full bubble and three feet of leader. Todd recommends that fly fishermen use sinking line with a fast strip. The best fly is a Canadian brown leech.
Boulgers Reservoir. Dedicated Hunter Kevin Jensen reported good fishing for eight to 13 inch trout, using green PowerBait or yellow Power Nuggets with worms. Spincasters had good luck with yellow Panther Martins with red dots.
Munford indicates that fishing is only fair. Bait fishermen are doing best with a three and a half foot leader fished behind a full bubble. He says a nightcrawler is the best bait. He suggests fishing along the southwest side of the reservoir or along the dam since the water is deeper in these areas, which helps reduce snagging on weed beds. Fly fishing is best from a float tube or pontoon boat. Use sinking line with an olive crystal bugger.
Cleveland Reservoir. Fishing has been fair. For fast fishing, throw Jake's Spin-a-Lures in the early morning. Worms with green PowerBait or worms with a marshmallow can also be effective. Many trout are fat 17-inchers.
Duck Fork Reservoir. Dedicated Hunter Aaron Elswood described success as good over the weekend. Anglers were catching about seven fish per hour. The best technique for bank anglers was trailing a double renegade behind a bubble with a slow retrieve. Tubers did well trolling beaded hares ears, prince nymphs, pistol Petes, or damsel fly nymph patterns. Most tigers average 17-18 inches.
Munford recommends brown leech patterns or red crystal buggers from a pontoon boat. Special regulations apply. Cutthroat trout must be immediately released to the water. Artificial flies and lures only.
Electric Lake. Dedicated Hunter Kevin Jensen reported slow fishing for boaters and bank anglers. Fishing in the tributaries can be good, however. Two weeks ago, Dave Williams reported good fishing in the tribs with grasshopper or parachute Adams patterns.
Fairview Lakes. Munford of King's Outdoor World says that fishing is picking up for fat 12-14 inch rainbow trout. Best fishing is on the northwest side of the lake in the early morning or late evening. Fly fishermen should troll from tubes or toons with sinking line and red or chartreuse crystal buggers. Spincasters should use a gold Jake's Spin-a-Lure. Baitcasters should slowly drift a nightcrawler just outside weed beds. The best shoreline angling is with rainbow PowerBait or Zeke's Sierra Gold, fished three and a half feet behind a full bubble. Motorboats are not allowed on the lake.
Ferron Reservoir. Elswood checked anglers last weekend and reported poor fishing. The best tackle was a live grasshopper or hopper pattern. A week ago, lemon twist PowerBait and a worm worked well. Fly fishermen had some luck with a double renegade or damsel fly nymph. Spincasters should bring an assortment of Jake's Spin-a-Lures in their tackle box. At Ferron Reservoir, anglers may take an extra four fish, if at least four of them are brook trout.
Huntington Creek. Fishing continues to be good. Fly fishermen have done best in runs with parachute hoppers or Chernobyl ants in sizes 12-14. Size 16-18 prince nymphs and hares ears have also been good. Baitcasters haven't done very well. Fly-fishing produces the best catch rate. Most of the trout are browns and typically range from 11-13 inches.
Mammoth Reservoir. The reservoir produced only poor fishing last weekend. Popular baits included green PowerBait and worms. Fly patterns included leeches and wooly buggers. Tiger trout get up to 16-inches. Beginning this summer, motorboats with more than 10 horsepower are prohibited. All cutthroat trout must be immediately released.
Scofield Reservoir. State Park Manager Dan Richards indicates that park boat ramps may become usable in late summer or early fall. The Bureau of Reclamation intends to draw the reservoir down about five feet below the normal level for dam improvements, which are scheduled to begin this fall.
Dedicated Hunter Kevin Jensen reported poor fishing last weekend. Jensen interviewed one angler, who caught four fish in four hours, using a worm and marshmallow. No one else matched that catch rate.
Williams suggests mornings and evenings for best fishing. He recommends using worms with lemon-twist PowerBait or a worm and marshmallow for baitcasters. Fly fishermen should try a damsel fly nymph or a parachute midge in size 18. Trollers should use pop gear with a worm or Triple Teaser.
Munford describes fishing as fair with the best fishing in the early morning or late evening. Fishing from a boat, tube or pontoon is best, as the lake has developed a lot of weed beds along the shoreline. Trolling has been fair with two to three colors of leaded line, dragging orange Triple Teasers or frog-imitating flat fish. Some anglers have good luck drifting a nightcrawler on monofilament. Fly fishermen who cruise the edges of weed beds have been taking some nice rainbows and cutts on the west side, using brown or olive leech patterns. Shoreline fishing is best along the rocks on the east side or in the dam cove. In these areas, dead redside shiners or orange PowerBait have been good choices.


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Hi Everyone! My little one of 1 year and 11 months is really starting with the tantrum phase now. He has always been relatively easy, but of late, esp the morning it has been really hectic. I just do not know how to help him, or deal with it. As a mommy I just want to hold him, but he gets even more frantic and mad if I just try to. I leave him in his bed and he cries so much, so I go to him and it makes him cry more! I feel at my wits end. I just do not like it that he cries like that...and it is not crying it is hysterical! What is the best way to deal with this?
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That sounds tough! When our babies cry, it really is distressing. Here is some clarification on API's "Respond with Sensitivity" Principle along with a whole bunch of resources that can help you find something related to your particular situation, as each child's episodes can be so different. Let me know if you don't find what you need.
I really empathized when I read this - it has been my toughest thing in parenting - very draining and has led me to therapy about it and it is something I have really struggled with. Is there anyone you can talk to? any support networks - pref of like-minded peeps?
How has it been recently?
My daughter was a v calm baby - I co-slept/or we slept in same room next to one another - still breast feed now ( almost 3 1/2 - down to about once a day beforebed) and baby wore - tried to do Pos Discipline. It started around 13 months, but realy took off after 15 months esp about getting dressed and after naps - was soul detroying - I am taking about the distress tantrums - out of control ones, not the more 'logical - I want something' tantrums - I am fine with those.
Shs is only just starting to grow out of them and when they do happen they are less intense and shorted - but it is distressing, and I hate to admit it - annoying at times as well as, embarassing too, esp with other parents who don't share my perspective and I 'mess up' quite frequently ....
anyone else going through/been through this???
lots of love and support and empathy
try the book.... 'The Whole Brain Child' by Dan Siegel - v helpful