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Located right off of Interstate 74 and within walking distance of the Market Place Mall, and just a block away from the Market Place Shopping Center.
At the Baymont Inn & Suites you'll enjoy a relaxing stay with our luxurious pillow-top mattresses, hot breakfast, and complimentary amenities. Our friendly staff is waiting to show you what Baymont's signature brand of Hometown Hospitality is all about.
The Country Inn & Suites Champaign North, offers guests stylish, modern rooms and impressive amenities including a Fitness Center with cardio equipment and weights, a large indoor pool perfect for swimming laps, a library filled with books to read, free Wi-Fi and a delicious complimentary breakfast buffet in the hotel's breakfast room. In Champaign, IL, you'll be close to all the attractions of downtown and the campus of the University of Illinois as well as excellent dining options that include Alexander's Steakhouse and Pita Pit. Book a spacious Standard Room for a good night's sleep or a Whirlpool Suite for a special occasion.
Located immediately off of Interstate 74 and within walking distance of the major shopping outlets on Prospect Avenue. Just minutes away from the University of Illinois campus for the crazed sports fans in town for exciting Big Ten athletics, or family and friends of current UI students who need place to stay while visiting. Drury Inn & Suites also welcomes meeting planners, and provides a conference room on site for any group meeting.
The Hilton Garden Inn is located 2 blocks from campus and features banquet rooms, meeting rooms, the most up to date hotel rooms and services.
Located off of Interstate 57 in a quiet part of Champaign for those travelers just passing thru heading onward to Southern Illinois and beyond the state. Very welcoming to truck drivers and businessmen/women who need the basic necessities while traveling on the road.
This Red Roof Inn is located just 3 miles from the University of Illinois, 1/4 mile from Market Place Mall and a variety of restaurants.
Conveintenly located near Market Place Mall,directly off Interstate 74 surrounded by many fine restaurants.
61 guest rooms, suites, pets allowed. Free HBO, and just across the street from Macy's & Market Place Mall.
89 guest rooms, kitchenettes.
Marriott's award winning economy hotel lodging features clean, convenient, quality accommodations for a great value.
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham welcomes you to C-U! Featuring 198 suites, ample parking, complimentary hot breakfast buffet & convenient location to the University of Illinois Campus & downtown Champaign, Hawthorn Suites is the perfect spot for your leisure or business visit.
Located just off of Interstate 74 and just on the other side of the road from great shopping on Prospect Avenue. Easy access for truck drivers too if traveling down Route 150, or needing place to stay from traveling on I-74.
Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music holds diverse collections of personal papers, archival records, and museum artifacts documenting America's music heritage from the nineteenth century to the present, as well as scholarship produced by nationally and internationally recognized composers, musicians, conductors, and inventors. The Center is home to the world's largest concentration of original compositions by John Philip Sousa, one of many significant historical collections that document the American band movement and the early evolution of electronic and avant-garde music. The Sousa Archives strives to provide exceptional service, programming, access, and tours of our collections to all visitors.
Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois
Memorial Stadium, home to Fighting Illini Football, seating 60,670, was built in 1923 as a memorial to Illinois men and women who gave their lives for their country during World War I. Their names appear on 200 columns that support the east and west sides of the stadium. For the 2013 season, a new high-definition video display measuring 36 feet tall by 96 feet wide was installed in the south horseshoe.
The Outdoor Center Fields are located at First Street, spanning either side of Stadium Drive. Not just for students, but very welcoming to the general public! Reservations for special group outings must be made! Outdoor Center Fields Amenities four lighted football fields two lighted soccer fields three lighted sand volleyball courts three lighted basketball courts six lighted Tennis courts Outdoor Center facility with exterior drinking fountains, restrooms, and a meeting room.
Alto Vineyards' retail wine shop and tasting room offers custom gift baskets, gourmet foods and local artwork. Indoor and outdoor seating offers a place to relax with a glass of Alto's finest. Alto's original location is situated in Alto Pass, on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.
Prairie Farm features traditional farm animals such as sheep, pigs, horses, cows, goats, chickens, ducks and geese. Visitors are welcome to pet the farm's animals in the petting area. Kids both young and old will enjoy crossing the footbridge that spans the farm's miniature duck pond. Prairie Farm also offers educational programs and private party services. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day; Hours: Daily 1:00–7:00 p.m.; Free! (fee for trolley ride and some programs)
Olympic Tribute & Laborer's Memorial
Honoring the extraordinary achievements of Champaign County residents who have participated in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, this granite platform inscribed with the names of the athletes and the Olympic symbol is surrounded by playing fields, gardens and a community college campus. Tribute to Olympic Athletes rises from an ordinary prairie landscape transformed by playing fields, gardens and a community college campus.
18,000 square feet of concrete with 3 bowls, a snake run and an exciting street course.
William M. Staerkel Planetarium
Discover the universe at the second largest planetarium in Illinois, the William M. Staerkel Planetarium, located on the campus of Parkland College. With a state-of-the-art digital projection system, visitors can learn about the stars, planets and more in this cutting-edge environment. At the planetarium website, you will learn of special programs and features coinciding with the many events in our universe. Public shows are on most Friday and Saturday nights, as well as summer matinees.
Serving the University of Illinois community for over 20 years, Cravings offers a wide array of dishes that come from all parts of Asia, including China, Malaysia, Thailand and India.
Classic Buffalo Wild Wings with a vibrant atmosphere. Catch the big game, chow down on your favorite wings, and hang out with your fellow Illini Fans!
Farren's is an underground pub in Downtown Champaign that's known for its signature burgers and large selection of craft beers.
Great pizza, family fun atmosphere, and hometown proud! Try the small franchise pizza that started out in Tolono, IL and has grown to across the rest of East and West Central Illinois region. A must have for tourists when visiting Champaign County!
Great pizza, family fun atmosphere, and hometown proud! Try the small franchise pizza that started out in Tolono, IL and has grown to across the rest of East and West Central Illinois region. A must have for tourists when visiting Champaign County!
Silver Mine Subs® offers the freshest and finest hot and cold submarine sandwiches, wraps, salads, sides, soups, and chili this side of the mine. There is no grillin' or fryin'. We bake fresh bread on the premise and make sub sandwiches to-order, fast! We are proud to offer a healthy alternative to fast food. Fresh sub sandwiches can be made-to-order, or choose from over 20 sandwich options, soups and chili. We also offer box lunches, kid friendly meals, and catering services to all our miners!
Biaggi's combines a friendly & exceptionally knowledgeable staff with affordable, freshly prepared Italian cuisine to create an authentic Italian dining experience.
At Alexander's Steakhouse, each guest has the opportunity to select their own Steak from the locker and cook it their own special way over a live charcoal grill. Guests can select from twelve different Steak Cuts, such as Ribeye, T-Bone, Filet or our own "Santa Maria" Top Sirloin. All steaks are hand cut daily by our in-house butchers from aged USDA choice Midwestern Beef. Perfect place for groups!
Traditional korean dishes with undilluted authentic flavours! Simply put, the focus is good food, not trendy garnish, so enjoy!
Located in downtown Champaign, Blind Pig brews its own craft beers. With its beautiful wood interior, casks full of local brews and friendly locals, this bar is a must-see. When the weather is nice, venture outside and enjoy the large outdoor beer garden.
This traditional pub in Downtown Champaign is off the beaten path and likes it that way. A great selection of beers and a crowd of regulars keep this bar hopping. Live music weekly.
Located in Campus Town, The Clybourne is a University of Illinois student favorite. During the day have lunch with friends and at night enjoy cocktails in a refined atmosphere.
A place where everybody truly knows your name, patrons enjoy free peanuts (and throw their shells on the floor), stiff drinks, billiards, cold beer and hot food. Catch the game on one of seven TVs and outdoor seating. Large area with four pool tables, jukebox and more.
Serving only the finest bar food available, Joe's is the home of the Super Bird and a great place to grab some tasty wings or burgers, as well as the best fish sandwich you'll find anywhere. Joe's continues to provide a high energy atmosphere only available on a college campus as well as great food at a reasonable price. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Marketplace Shopping Center offers all of the big names from larger cities, but without the long wait lines! Shop everything from the Gap, Limited, and Banana Republic, to Sephora, Finish Line and Eddie Baur. Complete with four anchor department stores, this shopping center also offers a varied food court, multiple restaurants, and even a carousel for the little ones.
Although this shop is located in downtown Champaign, it does not sit directly on the strip that gets the bulk of foot traffic, and thus it might be easily overlooked. Don't be afraid to go for a walk on the beautiful streets of downtown Champaign, and sooner or later you'll find this fine little establishment producing all sorts of tea beverages a tea lover would love to get their hands on!
Every room at the Wingate by Wyndam is designed to cater to our guest's needs. Rooms are well-appointed with amenities like complimentary wired & wireless high-speed internet, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker in every room. Additionally, the property also features leisure amenities like an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, fitness room, business center and sundry shop. We offer a free hot breakfast buffet from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in our hotel lobby daily as part of your stay.
A total guest experience— It's in the attention to detail: The stylishly distinctive aura and upscale room essentials. Innovative spaces and dining that's a little classic, a little daring. The desire to exceed your expectations. The commitment to "wow." It's more than just a stay—it's a multi-sensory, total guest experience. Welcome to the I Hotel.
3 rooms, 1874 farmhouse furnished with country antique furniture, continental plus breakfast. 6 miles west of Champaign on I-74.
Nightlife Bar for casual chatting with friends and family. Dining options during the day as well as full service bar during dining hours.
Kofusion proudly serves natural meats, wild caught seafood and local produce. Our menu features both signature sushi and a unique blend of Contemporary American and Asian cuisine. We have an extensive beer and wine menu and offer a full array of sakes and house cocktails. In addition to fine dining table service, our stunning space houses a drink bar, sushi bar, private party room and seasonal outdoor seating. Kofusion delivers a truly unique experience in the heart of downtown Champaign.
Le Peep is a clever and original culinary concept with a menu that reads like a cookbook. You'll find line after line of intriguing selections all made on the spot with the freshest ingredients... snow white eggs, select vegetables, quality meats, crepes, and Le Peep's Peasant Potatoes, to name a few.
Asian Cuisine & Coffee House located in Campustown this fun spot has the best Bubble Tea around! Stop in for a bite or lounge in the dining area as you get work done — it's very student friendly!
Flat Top Grill is a neighborhood create-your-own stir-fry restaurant featuring fresh vegetables, a variety of proteins, and homemade sauces.
Billy Barooz has the atmosphere of a sports bar while offering high-quality cuisine. Meet up with friends and watch the game, grab drinks at the bar, or enjoy a family meal in the dining area. Don't forget to try their nachos!
This downtown sports bar serves as both a restaurant and hot spot for nightlife. Chow down on their top-notch burgers, sip refreshing brews, and enjoy the sound of classic rock on the speakers. Did we mention they have an event space too? Perfect setting for an after-hours get together or even a wedding reception!
Built upstairs in one of the historic buildings located on Green St., Brother's is THE place for students to hang out with friends and, or make new acquaintances. This bar is not just for students of the U of I, but for other college students in neighboring cities and counties next to Champaign County to come hang out for a night with students of the University of Illinois! Brothers' ultimate mission is to provide a comprehensive entertainment venue, with an emphasis on fun, safety, and cleanliness. We will provide great service to our customers through a well trained and caring staff that pledges to get it right. We will strive to lead, not follow, and be better than we were the day before.
Legends, located in the heart of campus town, is the cornerstone of Illini pride. Established in 1998 and conceptualized in the spirit of the great Orange and Blue, they pay homage to the legends of yesteryear who walked the hallowed halls of the University of Illinois. Among the faces that adorn their walls are Dick Butkus, Harold "Red" Grange, John "Red" Kerr, Dike Eddleman, Jim Grabowski, Ray Nitscke, and Lou Boudreau – just to name a few. Proudly displayed, as well, is Red Grange's football jersey, Dike Eddleman's varsity letterman's sweater, and an unparalleled life-size replica of Chief Illinwek – a definite must see. And, the food is good too!
Pia's is Chambana's Number 1 Sports Bar! Known for airing every University of Illinois game, both home and away, Pia's is the perfect spot to ensure that you never miss a beat. Grab a refreshing brew and hang with your fellow Illini Fans as you chow down on their delicious nachos.
Li'L Porgy's Bar-B-Q specializes in genuine hickory-smoked barbeque. Choose from a wide selection of menu items, including ribs, chicken and sandwiches. Top off your order with their unique barbecue sauce, a secret recipe made fresh in their kitchens.
Stop on in and have breakfast, lunch, dinner 24/7 at this newly refreshed look of an old time diner.
Wake-up to one of the ORIGINAL pancake houses located in the Midwest. Specifically opened just for serving breakfast (closes at 2 p.m.) try all types of pancakes they offer at the original pancake house! The Original Pancake House is a second and third generation family business, which takes great pride in maintaining the high standards that make our food so outstanding.
Start your day off right with a stack of HOT pancakes, or whatever breakfast combo you'd like. Located on Mattis Avenue just across the street and few blocks from Dodds Softball & Soccer Complex and near Parkland College.
Espresso Royale has always been known for its friendly staff, unmatched drink quality and a service style that is casual and welcoming. That friendliness comes from a heartfelt philosophy. Not a corporate slogan, but a people driven philosophy. These days, customers are a part of designing cafes, products and new directions. Be part of the experience.
Pekara Bakery & Bistro is a clean label artisan bakery in downtown Champaign serving the community since 2005. Pekara prides itself on delicious handmade pastries, cakes, and breads in which all-natural ingredients are used. From omelettes made from local, organic eggs, breakfast sandwiches and bagels, savory sandwiches on artisan breads, salads, crêpes, and hearty soups, to sweet pastries, pies, and cookies, you can find most anything you'd like at Pekara. Pekara's well-trained baristas serve up superb coffee that has been responsibly sourced and harvested from Abakundakawa, the certified Fair Trade cooperative in Rwanda where the heart of our house blend is grown. Pekara Bakery & Bistro even helps you stay ahead for that special event, baking pastries, baklava, breads and other treats for those special occasions.
Customers' satisfaction is our first priority. We always serve good authentic Chinese food in fair price.
Located in the heart of Campustown, Empire Chinese brings the best-of-the-best to the table in terms of authentic Asian cuisine. Sip complimentary tea as you chow down on their beloved General Tso's chicken. One thing is for sure, you won't leave feeling hungry!
Home of Gourmet Chinese & Thai
Enjoy the true taste of Chinese food with this terrific gourmet & Thai restaurant located nearby on the University of Illinois campus.
Experience true Chinese cuisine at Ming Garden located just off of Mattis Avenue and nearby Champaign Centennial High School.
Campus location serving up some great tasting Asian cuisine. Stop in and try some authentic Chinese cuisine at No.1 Wok in campustown!
Delicious savory soft meats, crispy tantalizing appetizers, steamy mouthwatering vegetables, hot beds of rice, fine wines, boutique beers and whiskeys are the classic comforts of Peking Garden--a 200 seat restaurant offering delicious Mandarin/Szechuan Cuisine every day and every holiday in the heart of downtown Champaign IL.
Rainbow Garden Restaurant has been serving the residents of Champaign, Urbana, Savoy and the surrounding area since 1999. Rainbow Garden offers the finest selection of authentic Chinese cuisine, specializing in the most popular styles; Mandarin, Cantonese, and Szechuan.
Dedicated to offering the most memorable dining experience for you, we pick ingredients carefully and use only the freshest and nature ones to prepare every dish. A cozy and inviting ambiance allows you to enjoy not only a great meal but also the authentic atmosphere.
How fortunate we are to live in the Midwest where some of the best things in life are grown. The flatlands and prairies are dotted with farms and fields, families bringing up children, farmers growing corn and soybeans, and raising the finest cattle on the earth. This is where our story begins. At Old Time Meat & Deli Shoppe we use corn fed Midwest Cattle. Hand selected to insure they meet strict standards for our quality including maturity, muscle firmness, color and texture. Then it is aged for additional tenderness, but with no loss of flavor. It is cut fresh in our store, several times daily, 6 days a week. Just like those fond memories from long ago we promise you the service and quality that those memories are made of.
Sweet Tooth for a cookie? Then stop by and grab a cookie while walking thru campustown or walking on the infamous Quad.
Open seasonally throughout the year (Spring, Summer, and few Autumn days; nice cool days), this MUST STOP is the place everyone local or visiting must experience. Serving everything from custard to milk shakes, there's no question why Jarling's is a local favorite!
Sweet Indulgence Bakery is the perfect spot to satisfy that sweet tooth! Treat yourself to their decadent cakes and savory chocolates.
The Cookie Jar...in the heart of the University of Illinois campus! We carry a full line of unique handmade iced decorated cookies and gourmet cookies each one handmade one by one. We have all occasion and holiday designs for special dates such as Valentine's Day, Halloween, Birthday, Christmas, and more. Come on in to our webstore and take a look around. We know that you will find exactly what you are looking for! Our cookies are made with natural ingredients with no change in flavor, presentation or biological characteristics. Our company meets all government agencies standards required to produce and export edible products. We have been appointed with all the necessary permits to bake, operate and sell our products Quite Possible the World's Best Cookies!!
Since 1974 Ye Olde Donut Shoppe has been serving Champaign-Urbana with the highest quality handmade donuts. Real fudge, real maple. Fresh, never frozen. Since the shop closed in 2013, Ye Olde Donut has opened a food truck - catch them at the Farmer's Market and other community festivals!
If you enjoy Mediterranean cuisine then you'll truly enjoy this grab-n-go fast food type producing one of the best Gyros in town if not one of the best in the Midwest! You'll have to sink your teeth into one if you enjoy trying new food!
Delicious greek food that has been a staple Campus town eatery since 1973! Don't forget to try their gyros!
At Bombay Indian Grill - We have added a fresh new twist to Indian Cuisine. Our cuisine honors the authentic recipes of India. Each dish has its own distinctive flavor and aroma which cannot come from Curry powder, but spices which have to be separately prepared fresh for each individual dish. The blending and preparation of spices is a centuries old craft and indispensable to indian cuisine. All of our food is prepared light, healthy, and nutritious. Come to our Bombay Indian Grill and try a new taste of India.
Upscale wine bar in Downtown Champaign offering an eclectic menu and outstanding wine list. This local favorite utilizes resources from regional farms to create an outstanding menu. A lounge on one side is great for small groups desiring an intimate evening.
A little bit of Italy & a whole lot more located in the heart of student life on Green Street in Champaign!
Another TRUE Italian feeling of cuisine that you MUST try if just visiting Champaign. Located on campus and a popular place come Mother's Day, and open just for UI graduation commencement every May, you'll truly love this Italian food! Open year round (closed on Sunday's), but for those two special days every Spring!
Kamakura is a restaurant which features fine Japanese cuisine, sushi and teppanyaki accompanied with excellent service. We are pleased to welcome you as our honored guest.
Try your hand at some of the best Korean cuisine served up within the campus limits of the University of Illinois!
Casual spot for classic Mexican cooking & margaritas in a colorful, rustic setting with a patio.
TRUE Mexican Cuisine.
Stationed right here in Champaign-Urbana, El Toro serves authentic Mexican cuisine in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
Started in 1988 with the goal of serving the best Mexican food for people who care about quality. We brought our recipes from all over Mexico here to the heart of Champaign for all guests and visitors to enjoy.
La Bamba restaurants bring you a genuine Mexican eating experience—with large portions, lots of flavor, and all the food prepared in front of you to your liking.
Mexican Bar & Grill located just off of Interstate 74 just across the highway bridge of Prospect Avenue shopping.
This South American style restaurant is downtown Champaign's hidden gem. Enjoy Spanish cuisine in this eclectic environment — you may even forget you're in Central Illinois!
Located on the University of Illinois campus for students needing that late pizza craving, Antonio's is for the mouthwatering pizza lover. Loaded with toppings on freshly made crust, a variety of scrumptious appetizers and hearty sandwiches, look no further than Antonio's!
Jupiter's Pizzeria and Billiards Downtown
The place for Cues and Brews, if you choose to peruse. The perfect scene to make friends, and meet up with friends or business colleagues. A downtown hotspot in Champaign since 1997.
Pizza and other American fare, this large facility includes billiards for the grown-ups and a full lower level game and activity area for the kids. OTB is available in the lower level.
An institution in Champaign County for over 40 years, Papa Del's is known for their deep dish pizza. Some argue the best south of I-80, many say the best in the state. University of Illinois students and alumni have clamored for Papa Del's since opening their doors in 1970, waiting the 45-minutes it takes for the dough to cook and the mass amounts of cheese to melt. Alumni all over the country have such an insatiable taste for their favorite pizza, that Papa Del's now ships up to 8 pizzas overnight anywhere in the country. As one Yelp reviewer says, it's "Legendary in every sense of the word."
Bakery, Pastry, and Sandwich (Hot or Cold) place for all. Either for small talk with a friend or friends OR a hook-up for laptop users either for business or pleasure with Wi-Fi available.
The quintessential cocktail lounge of the Champaign-Urbana community. Located in the heart of downtown Champaign, Boltini offers a great selection of liquor, food, entertainment and fun. It's very welcoming to any and everybody from the downtown hipster to the professional enjoying a happy hour cocktail and everybody in between.
The Seaboat is a landmark restaurant in Champaign-Urbana, IL where Midwest hospitality meets great food in a casual environment. Famous for serving Tasty Fish and Chicken Delights, all of The Seaboat's entrees are cooked to order using the finest ingredients.
Always known as an excellent chef, Nitaya brings the best Thai food to Urbana-Champaign town. This restaurant will not only give you the Thai food experience, but also the feeling of the restaurant that resembles Thailand.
Thara Thai Pan-Asian Restaurant
Loved by locals and students alike, Thara Thai serves the community a variety of Pan-Asian dishes that aren't available anywhere else in town. The meals are prepared fresh and cooked with care by the family that owns the restaurant.
The State Farm Center™, formerly the University of Illinois Assembly Hall, is one of the two largest edge-supported domes in the world. More than half a million people annually attend events at the center. The 16,000 plus seat venue regularly accommodates Broadway shows, musicals and major concert performers.
Orpheum Children's Science Museum
The Orpheum Children's Museum, located in the 1914 Orpheum Theatre, is one of the finest buildings in central Illinois. Children of all ages are given the opportunity to learn science at their own pace in an informal setting.


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: My 5 year old house in suburban Chicago has developed a strange problem - the water pipes hum. The noise propogates throughout the entire house along the water pipes (copper). The pitch of the hum is about one octave below middle C. I can stop the noise by shutting the water supply to the hot water tank and releasing the pressure with the overflow valve. The weather has been extremely cold (about 10F). Do you have any suggestions for solving this problem?
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Skip to comments.Mexican Military Helicopter Spotted Over Texas (Again)
Posted on 03/30/2010 10:00:25 AM PDT by SwinneySwitch
ZAPATA - Zapata County Sheriff Sigifredo Gonzalez Jr. says a Mexican Military Helicopter was seen crossing into U.S. airspace around 3:30 Sunday afternoon.
A number of witnesses including a justice of the peace reported the helicopter as it hovered over Zapata County.
The witnesses say the helicopter was flying pretty low.
This is the second time this month a Mexican Military helicopter has crossed into South Texas. The first was a over Falcon Heights, about 14 miles from Roma.
Witnesses there say the chopper hovered over a home that used to belong to a drug dealer before flying back to Mexico.
U.S. officials are now trying to determine why the helicopter entered our airspace.
I an trying to determine why our Air Force didn't shoot it down.
Looking for free health care.
Helicopters!!! Guess I'd better get out the tin foil to cover my head....of course that won't do me much good when some Mexican cartel thug decides to lop it off!
Would it be legal and moral for the sheriff to shoot the damned thing down?
We sent Stingers to the mujaheddin in Afghanistan in the '80s. Why can't we do that now in South Texas?
'Bush's fault', said the White House Press Office.
"I an trying to determine why our Air Force didnt shoot it down."
Or at least forced to land, chopped up and shipped back in small boxes.
I'd shoot the foreign aircraft down. It'd be interesting to see who our gov't sides with.
Witnesses there say the chopper hovered over a home that used to belong to a drug dealer before flying back to Mexico.
Who owns the home now?
So how would those chopper blades look on the front of his caddy?
I an trying to determine why our Air Force didnt shoot it down.
Is it legal to shoot at or shoot down a aircraft that is not authorized to be in this country by Joe Sixpack?
Pregnant woman on board, about to give birth.
My guess is one of their drug dealers tried to flee the country without the proper government payoffs, so they were trying to "extradite" him back.
Bush had 8 years to build a fence.
I'll leave it at that.
Some Texan ought to shoot it down and hang it over the mantle.
You could launch a rocket at it carrying a wire cable so the cable will tangle in the main or tail rotors.
"Would it be legal and moral for the sheriff to shoot the damned thing down?"
It would be both legal and moral, but whoever did it would be prosecuted and jailed.
Good article by Rueters, can't be posted.
Mexico drug hitmen terrorize towns on U.S. border
Mexican drug hitmen are shooting up houses and terrorizing remote farming towns on the U.S. border, forcing residents to leave...and guess where they're going.
Local police have fled and many residents are seeking asylum in Texas or crossing the border
Rumors that drug gangs have given people living in El Porvenir two months to leave or be killed has left the town in a state of psychosis.
I recall something about a militia on some old piece of paper some place.
We didn't do anything about the thirty million invaders that came before and now we are worried about one helicopter?
Wait till it looks like amnesty is going to get passed. You will see a flood of invaders coming from the south to take root.
Suppose amnesty doesn't pass, and the invaders say "no, I'm not going back."
Suppose amnesty doesnt pass, and the invaders say no, Im not going back.
Maybe they're just checking out the real estate market.
Why worry about foreign helicopters entering US airspace when, at the samr time, perhaps hundreds of illegals and terrorists cross the border elsewhere?
Could they have been Kenyan helicopters? Just asking.
You're kidding. We already know who the American government sides with—anyone who opposes the United States of America.
It is big time illegal to fire at any aircraft in the US just ask the FAA.
I know this may come as a shock to many here at FR, but we are actively helping the Government of Mexico fight this drug war the same way we helped Colombia. Earlier today Mexico arrested their number 1 heroin trafficker. The only reason he is under arrest is because CIA, NSA, DEA and who knows what other US agencies were able to track and pinpoint him.
Why on earth would we want to shoot down a Mexican helicopter that we paid for?
thanks for keeping us up on south texas, Swimmney.
I am assuming this is somewhere near Roma. Beautiful town with ancient 19th-century buildings falling into utter ruin.
Lots of fancy homes there along the highway just alongside the rio Grande.
A lovely and fascinating area with a lot of history, destroyed by this terrible situation.
can we shoot them down then?
"US officials are now trying to determine why the helicopter entered our airspace."
Here's a clue.
Because they can.
perhaps the Mexicans are helping Obama go after right-wing militias
My goodness, why are these Texans demanding the border be closed?
How about sending the Tx national guard down there?
Face it the big O will do nothing about this.
My biggest fear right now is that the pubbies take back congress and go forward on Amnesty. Instead of beginning the battle to dismantle the gov't.
Not dismantle it totally, you know. Maybe about 60-70% would be good.
I don't think the run-of-the-mill non military copters are that hard to shoot down. There was a story a few years back about someone shooting down a police helicopter with a standard hunting rifle. It's just a matter of hitting them in the right spot.
If you want on, or off this S. Texas/Mexico ping list, please FReepMail me.
Because nobody's effin' stopping them! Border Patrol needs stingers.
Colonel, USAFR
Borders schmorders. The idea of a border is so 20th century!
Good point. But do we not have choppers that could patrol our side of the river?
That's what I'm thinking - they were probably coming after one of their drug thugs and that's okay - come and get them - take 'em back on your side of the fence....just let us know what you're doing.
If we catch them on our side, we have to pay for room and board - I'd just as soon you come over and retrieve.
If we catch 'em, we get to keep 'em (or maybe we can give them back but I'm sure it's a long involved process).
I'm no big fan of the invasion from the south but I'm okay with this.
If my trash blows into someone else's yard, I pick it up anyway - it's still my trash.
Not like they couldn't see the *BORDER*.
Aren't we buying them a bunch of choppers?
Shoot the damned thing down, then if somehow there happens to be a single survivor, ask him why the mexican military has chosen to violate American airspace.
that is what .50 caliber rifles are for...
It is known that the helicopter was not in radio contact with applicable American Agencies?
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As an Indigenous artist, the sharing of stories and making of art promotes a growth of understanding and a continuation of our culture. Art also supports dialogue and helps people to heal, by creating bonds between individuals and communities, through the linking of identity, land, people and places. Telling our stories and making our art regenerates the past, the present and the future.
When I make art, I delve deeply into who I am. I get inside the questions which reflect individual narratives as well as total community experience. Whatever I learn through historical or cultural knowledge reveals something to me about myself. There is a drive in finding out and in creating. Where I create is a safe space. Going deep within me is a point of pure creation, where there are no words. There is no sound, no smell, and no touch – just the personal experience. Everything I produce is like little pieces of my soul entwined from different experiences I have had.
I commenced art school in 1982 when visual art content was based on mainstream artists and their experiences; I later discovered Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative Ltd in Sydney and that my art and its themes were reflected in the work of other Indigenous artists. In 1988 I began my journey back to my Indigenous family to reconnect with my cultural history. This was achieved in 1992. Creating art is important to me as it connects me, my art and my family together.
The work of Indigenous artists nation-wide, both traditional and urban, can fill a void that has existed for so long in Australian society; it can tell the 'collective' experience of our people. Indigenous history and culture has never been taught through Indigenous experiences, thoughts and stories. Indigenous art sustains and continues the very long history of this land. The storytelling of culture through art is a means to redress and balance the telling of Australian history.


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So, Game Of Thrones was worth waiting for
Don't know yet. Doing night shift. No spoilers please. I just hope someone got their tits out.ReplyCancel
Poor Jamie.ReplyCancel
Arya, impressive.ReplyCancel
I still haven't seen it, but I dig Tyrion Lannister's styleReplyCancel
Talks too much : you are depriving yourself. Amend this ASAP.ReplyCancel
Nothing to do with GOT but Peaches Geldof has diedReplyCancel
I gave up on "Game of Thrones" early on last year, and I haven't regretted it. Being the disreputable fellow I am, I don't deny enjoying the hot nekkid wimminz, but they all show up on the Internet the next day anyway, so I'm not missing out. But the show itself? It's a big pile of "Meh."
What happened with me is that I came to realize the show is a one-trick pony, and its one trick is a particularly mean-spirited one.
I'm all for "Dangerous" storytelling, where "nobody is safe." But there's a difference between "No character is safe" and "They're all fucking doomed." It's no fun at all watching a show that makes it a point of pride to kill any character who is decent or likable enough to get attached to, and to deny justice for any and all wrongdoings, just to show how transgressive and edgy it is.
Screw that. Let me know when Tonks gets nekkid again.ReplyCancel
Johnathan : read the books dude.ReplyCancel
Loved it! Red Viper brings a whole new spin and Dragon Mama was fierce again. (Her PA is gorgeous, too.) Arya was a surprise, too.ReplyCancel
Game of Thrones is American production at its finest. Hope the bloody writer gets a wriggle on with the ending, must be worth millions a minute. Peaches Geldof is a total shock, as a mother of girls, I cannot get my head around it. It was Mothers Day here in Britain recently.ReplyCancel
Please Dame Dianna Rigg get yer fun bags outReplyCancel
Having read all five available books, almost nothing I see on the HBO imcarnation is a surprise. Nonetheless: I'm happy they visualize the story so near to the original story of G.R.R.M. The handling of the Needle is very accurately performed by Maisie Williams.
Alas not too much about Dany will be shown in the fourth season… The Dragons are animated beautifully.ReplyCancel
I enjoyed it very much and the hour flew by.
I will give it a thumbs down on the accuracy of the blade made from Valerian Steel.
My husband is a blacksmith and blade smith and to make a sword you do not smelt it and pour it. They heat, cut and hammer. That was pretty piss poor considering they have a blacksmith as a character. Hmmm..maybe I can find a way to get the OPster a job on the show as a consultant…ReplyCancel
I like the fact GOT has the balls to stay true to the books. It was very shocking end of first season since I have decided not to read the books. I guess I could start with the first one this summer.
I agree one week is too long.ReplyCancel
They could at least have a two hour season premiere as some other one hour dramas do.ReplyCancel
Marry me, Ray.
@Rolf, Dany's storyline will most likely not resemble the book's storyline. Rapunzel just won't work here and they've said there will be some pretty significant changes.ReplyCancel
Geez Louise, why? Everybody I know who's read them has been impressed that, while there have been minor changes — Making Osha young and hot, combining or replacing other characters — the series is a remarkably faithful adaptation of the books.
Which translates as, the books are the same goddamned one-trick pony as the show is, without the remediation of getting to see Natalia Tena nekkid.
Screw that, too.ReplyCancel
Was so good. Jaime Lannister……cleans up so well…..
Joffrey – what a prick.ReplyCancel
I have worked my way thru almost all 5 books–have about half of number 5 to go–I appreciate the show and cannot WAIT for Joffrey's wedding….Insert evil maniacal laughter here….ReplyCancel
I heard speculation that Khaleesi's new contract says no more nude scenes. If so, I am friggin pissed.
Some good gratuitous nudity last night. Sansa Stark turned 18 in February. I hope the character lives through this season so we can get some fire crotch next year.ReplyCancel
True statement.
And Oberyn Martell is fucking hot.
And Pedro Pascal is amazing!ReplyCancel
Martin writes one episode a season and seems to have a voice on what happens with the show.
Didn't love the recast Daario he doesn't have the same sex appeal and flirtiness Ed Skrein did. Still no reason why he was recast.
Really excited for Joffrey's wedding bad things always happens at these weddings that little shit.ReplyCancel
Arya was awesome. It's weird how they seem to be going back and forth through the books instead of staying in order, though.
And seriously, I know it's just a character, but every time Joffrey is on I want to drop kick his smug little face and spit down his throat.ReplyCancel
But of course!ReplyCancel
Old Daario left to make a movie.
GOT is so expensive to make, they probably blew the CGI budget just showing the dragons in the first ep. This was a longer episode, most run for 53-55 minutes, I think this one was 58-59 minutes.ReplyCancel
It ran a little bit longer because of the 5 min recap at the beginning of the episode.ReplyCancel
Whatever Count!ReplyCancel
So worth the wait! I may have to do what I did last year and hold off watching a few episodes and then binge watch them because one hour at a time is not enough!
I am dying to read the books but am holding off until JRRM finishes the series. There another supposedly similar series and the author died before finishing it.ReplyCancel
If you don't want spoilers don't click on and comment in the post specifically talking about the episode.
Agree, the hour did go by waay to fast. I wish we got more Jon Snow :/ but I'll take what I can get. I was a little surprised when those Southerners put only an arm on the spit, I was honestly expecting them to pull out a bunch of little kids heads or something equally as disturbing.ReplyCancel
I enjoyed it. Most of the acting is good, except for Harington and Clarke who can't act their way out of a paper bag. Pedro Pascal and Sophie Turner were terrific last night. I need to see more of NewDaario in action before I make a final judgement but so far, I think the first guy haf Daario's doucheness down pat.
PS: No naked Sansa please, Sophie may be 18 but Sansa is not.ReplyCancel
Please, Nancy, Khaleesi was supposed to be 13 when she dropped her robe and got in the tub and when she was getting boned by Drago.ReplyCancel
Kit Harrington's acting was pretty good last night. He has improved so much since the first season.ReplyCancel
Hey Sherry, does your hubby fashion kitchen blades at all? Looking for a high carbon petty. Probably 90 mm blade.ReplyCancel
The original blade was too large, so it was melted & recast as two blades.
It was more dramatic to show it that way, rather the the lengthy process where a smith would heat & cut it & then hammer them back to new shapes & sizes.
@Count, while I get what you are saying, I am just going to have to respectfully disagree with you. While yes, Khaleesi was 13 in the books when she was married off to Drogo, the show aged the character up and hired Emilia Clarke who was 23 years old when the show started. So at least she was well into adulthood when the show began. Same deal with the characters of Jon Snow and Robb Stark who were supposed to be 14 at the start of the books and aged up with 20 something actors playing the roles.
My problem is Sophie started the show as a young girl and I might be a minority here, I have no desire to see her or any of the underage cast strip down–even when they become of age.
I think all the others had to do it, why not her? It should be a right of passage on set.
If the 1/2 man won't make a woman out of her, I'm sure someone else will by the time the story is over. The viewers need to see that. Especially since she has a fire crotch.ReplyCancel
I loved watching Joffrey. Talk shit to his uncle-daddy-uncle-daddy. And Jaime just wanted to kill him. I need more of Joffrey putting daddy uncle in his place.
Am I the only one who thinks margerie-natalie Dorman reminds you of Kate middleton??
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'Blogroll? Huh?'
June 12 2008 11:13AM
I've alluded to this in previous comments sections, but a blogroll for this site is forthcoming once our new design is completed. For now, just because we don't have a blogroll doesn't mean we aren't reading other sites (to put it another way, we're fans of quite a few Oilers bloggers).
Since things are more or less quite on the Western Conference, and other, fronts, at least for the next few days, I thought I'd round-up a few choice cuts from the Oilers blogging world. And yes, I'm borrowing this from Cult of Hockey blogger David Staples. David, if this troubles you, I can forward you the number for my attourney.
Outta nowhere
I'm not sure where he came from, but Jonathan over at The Copper & Blue is easily one of best bloggers out there: great analysis, topical posts and excellent, concise writing. Check out one of J's more recent posts in defence of Raffi Torres.
Working for the Man
The title you see above is completely in jest. Cult of Hockey blogger and journalist David Staples takes more than his share of shit from a small minority of other Oilers bloggers. Wanye and I had the chance to meet up with him for lunch awhile ago, and David is anything but the "MSM enemy" some make him out to be. David's coverage of the CBC HNIC gaffe was good, and his perspective refreshing. He managed to change my mind on the CBC's position, that for sure.
The turning tide
Lowetide is easily the most prolific blogger in the 'sphere. This guy writes at least daily, and he's always got great analysis. I liked his post on Kevin Lowe's summer road maps from 2007 and this year (and thanks for quoting Robin Brownlee in there, Lowetide).
These are three blogs that linked to us without even being asked. The Nation really appreciates the props and hits being sent our way. We read lots of other blogs, but these are among our favourites.
Stay tuned for a site relaunch soon! And, as always, more hilarious content from Wanye when he gets back from his conquests in DC...
BJSpynCycle: Lowetide is easily the most prolific blogger out there? Did he post 34 items in three weeks in April before you explained it actually had to be good stuff? Nooooooooooooo. Jackass.
June 12 2008, 04:16PM
Sorry, I should have clarified that "prolific" was loaded with the assumption that the posts "add value," but I think you caught that. Also, I'm going to go ahead and assume that you typed BJ instead of DJ on purpose. Which makes you my co-jackass.
Sucks being associated with the likes of Wanye and I, don't it?
Robin: There is an old proverb that goes something like;
If no one read a blog did it actually get written?
Rick101: I get more traffic than most bloggers out there if I even fart in the direction of my keyboard. You'll have to hit closer to home, like bringing up my brilliant decision to leave the Journal for the Sun in 2000, if you want to leave a mark.
If farting is enough to generate traffic you clearly brought the Sun demographic over to the blog with you.
R.B- Recently on the Spin, I believe it was Al Strachan was saying that in an upcoming league meeting Bettman is headed for some choppy waters. He has the NHL have's and have-not's on his case over the growing salary cap and other issues. The bottom end is apparently now $40 mil and the top is $56 mil and change.
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Researching my ancestors I find so many interesting stories...and come up with so many questions. I want to share my discoveries and make connections with other ancestry hunters, graveyard walkers, and serendipity attractors! Enjoy.
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Frustration with online family trees
How do you all deal with problems like this? I guess that is one reason I keep my tree private - I don't want people 'yelling' at me when I make a mistake! :-) How many more people will copy all this bad info? Do you check for your family's info in public trees?
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I have used others trees for information, but nothing goes into my genealogy software until I have verified the information with reliable sources. It's too bad there are multiple errors with the above family tree.ReplyDelete
I use online family trees for guidance when I hit a brick wall but I try to find sources in census records, cemetery records and newspaper articles to make sure it is correct. And there are quite a few times where I have had to back an entire generation out...which is why I try and be more careful. But then again, I've been doing this for over 20 years, I SHOULD be careful! :-)ReplyDelete
Many times I see that someone has copied part of a tree from Ancestry and pasted it on to theirs, thus rendering many generations out of whack. Some of the results are hilarious.ReplyDelete
I love your blog. It has inspired me to do one myself.
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If it is a public tree, I would make a comment on it, so at least others can view the comment if they are researching that ancestor.ReplyDelete
Mindy - That is what is frustrating. I made a comment on my dad and my grandpa's record and the guy wrote back "we're not related". That's all he said. I suggested he might be confusing like-named people and gave him the research why he is incorrect. Oh well! I tried. Hopefully other researchers will be more careful if they come across his.ReplyDelete


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DETROIT — Sophomore Joel Matthews (St. Catharines, ON/Holy Cross) scored just one goal on the day, but it made all the difference as Detroit won 8-7 in overtime on Saturday against Marist. The win was the second career overtime victory in Titan history and the third overtime played with all three at home.
The win was the third-straight for Detroit who move to 5-4 on the year and 2-0 in the MAAC. The Titans have also won four-straight at Titan Field dating back to last season. Marist is now 3-3, 1-1 in conference play.
Senior Scott Harris (Saline, MI/Saline) was the high goal scorer for Detroit ending with his fifth career hat trick on three goals. Matthews finished with three points by adding two helpers, while sophomores Shayne Adams (St. Catharines, ON/Denis Morris) and Alex Maini (Lynbrook, NY/Lynbrook) each recorded a goal and an assist.
The golden goal came with 1:38 left in the first overtime after both teams traded turnovers to start the period. When UDM got the ball back, sophomore Troy Dennis (Baldwin, NY/Baldwin) turned the corner on his defender and looked like he had a chance at the game winner, but his shot was altered by Marist goalie Craig Goodermote. The Titans retained possession and then Matthews went one on one with his defender and was able to fire off the winning goal.
It was a tight game right from the very start with six ties and neither team holding more than a two-goal lead. Detroit tied it at 1-all when redshirt freshman Scott Drummond (Birmingham, MI/Seaholm) had an unassisted goal in the first. It would later be tied at two as Adams fed Maini for the marker.
Harries evened things again at 3-all with 11:51 left in the second when he notched his first, but the Red Foxes went into the break with a 4-3 advantage.
Matthews then assisted on Adams' goal to knot it at four apiece in the third. After Marist took a 5-4 lead, the Titans made their run to take control scoring three –straight times in the final 3:37 of the period to jump out in front, 7-5.
Matthews came up with his second assist to start the run as Harris found the back of the net. A little more than a minute later, senior John Nowicki (Clinton Twp., MI/De La Salle Collegiate) posted his second goal of the season and the Titans had their first lead of the game at 6-5, and would then extend it to 7-5 as Maini found Harris for his hat trick.
The Titans were shutout in the fourth as Marist came back to tie the game with a pair of goals in the first five minutes, but both defenses played great down the stretch to keep their counterparts off the scoreboard setting up the bonus lacrosse action.
Junior A.J. Levell (Columbus, OH/Dublin Scioto) made nine saves in net to pick up the win. Junior Jordan Houtby (St. Catharines, ON/Holy Cross) had a game-high three caused turnovers and three ground balls, while junior John Dwyer (Novi, MI/Detroit Catholic Central) had two caused TO's and three GB's.
Junior Tyler Corcoran (South Lyon, MI/South Lyon) was 7-of-8 in face-offs with a team-best five ground balls, while junior Brandon Davenport (Grosse Pointe Woods, MI/GP North) was 5-of-10 corralling three GB's.
Detroit held a 33-24 advantage in ground balls and was 16-of-20 on clears.
The Titans return to action next Saturday when the red, white and blue travel to the Big Apple to face Manhattan. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m.
Game Notes:
It is the first time in the four-year history of the Titan program that Detroit is above .500 on the season…UDM also tied its program record with its third-straight win…UDM is now 7-2 in its last nine MAAC regular season games…Detroit evened the series with Marist at two games apiece…The last three games have all been decided by one goal…Last season, Detroit fell in overtime at home to Robert Morris, 14-13, and downed Canisius, 10-9, in the extra period…The seven face-off victories for Corcoran tied his career high, set in his collegiate debut against Bellarmine in 2010…


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September 24 2012 09:33AM
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Last week, while doing a conference call with some Washington reporters, Alex Ovechkin suggested that if a rollback is included in the next CBA deal, he would consider staying in Russia to play.
"I said it before, before I sign contract, if the league decide to cut our salaries and cut our contracts for what they want, I don't know how many guys will be coming back," Ovechkin said during the call with the Washington Times and Washington Post on Wednesday.
"We signed contracts before and why they have to cut our salaries and our contracts right now? They sign us. [Now they] want to cut it, I think it's a stupid idea and a stupid decision by the NHL, [commissioner Gary] Bettman and the guys who work there."
Tough talk. I get it. He isn't thrilled with the idea of a rollback. The last CBA included a twenty four percent rollback. That was a kick in the crown royal bag. But you know what? I don't remember one player who already had a contract saying 'forget it! I am out of here. I am going to play in Europe.' And it won't happen this time.
Could players make more money playing in Europe? For sure. The KHL seems to have very deep pockets and will pay for top players. Often a player who was making X here minus taxes can make that same X without taxes, all cash in Europe. Doesn't take an accountant to figure out how much more take home that is.
There are some other perks, (I won't get into some of the negatives). Less games, national team breaks, less physical and if you are European it is closer to home. All those look pretty good to me, so sure Ovie, I get what you are saying. But, you are forgetting one thing.
The best players are all in the NHL. I think the best players like to play and prove themselves against other top players. That is how you create a reputation and legacy for yourself. Winning Norris trophies, Hart trophies and Stanley Cups put a player on the map for world-wide hockey.
Can someone tell me who won the KHL league championship last year? Who was the league's MVP in 2008? What goalie had the top goals against average in 2010? Unless you are from Russia or a huge fan of European hockey here in North America you don't know the answer.
2008-09 KHL MVP Danis Zaripov (Photo: Акутагава/Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 3.0)
However, you ask any hockey fan, from North America, Finland, Russia, Sweden, etc., who won the Stanley Cup last year? Who won Hart Trophy in 2008 or the top goalie in 2010? They will all have an answer.
To be considered the best you have to play in the best league in the world. That is why the top players in the world come to play in the NHL, MLB and NBA. That is why many CFL players take a run at the NFL each spring.
Top athletes are skilled at their sport and very competitive. That competitiveness is what has pushed them to the top of their sport and urges them to seek out the best competition.
Ovie, I get you are frustrated with the NHL CBA negotiations but I believe yours is an empty threat. If you want to be considered one of the greats to have played in the NHL you have no choice but to stay. If you decide you are to upset by whatever the new CBA looks like and want to stay in the KHL. No problem. There are other young guys coming to take your spot. They will take a run at the best league in the world.
I get asked all the time if I think the Oilers should be worried that Nail Yakupov is now playing in the KHL. They wonder if I think he will stay there. I think it is a good move because he is playing against men in the KHL rather than boys in the OHL. This will get him more prepared to compete against NHL players.
Do I think he will stay there? No way! From what I have seen from Nail he wants to prove himself against the best. The best is here in the NHL.
Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer
On Saturday I took part in the Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer event that was put on next to the Northland Horse track. What a great day! Jason Gregor put our team together and we had a great time.
Our goalie, Caesar, was outstanding after the first game. Not going to lie, Caesar, I thought I was going to have to block every shot to win but then in the second game you turned into a stud! Great job!
Next year their goal is to have one hundred teams compete, this year there were sixty. Gregor and I will let you know about next year's event very early so you can all put together a team.
Huge high five to my man Gregor, outside of Caesar he was our MVP. He nearly had a hat trick in one shift! Pretty impressive.
September 24 2012, 09:46AM
Looks like Ovi took too many FISTS to the face
I watch on tv, 70 or so Oilers games a year plus some others, and alot of playoff hockey every year.
Without looking it up I couldn't tell you who won the Hart Trophy in 2007 or 2008 or most awards for most years. I dont consider myself a super fan, probably more average.
Yes I agree that the NHL is the best league in the world but to the average fan the winners of most awards other than the stanley cup are not imortalized in our minds as far as I'm concerned. Most likely only a small segment of hockey fans put the required ammount of effort in to keep up with that type of information.
On another note, the NHL may be the best league now but how many top players would have to jump ship to the KHL to tip the balance? Is it unrealistic to think that its possible that in 10-15 years the KHL may be able to close alot of that gap if they were to start attaining a few guys like Ovechkin?
Honestly I hope he does stay. I hope after the lockout the players strike for another season. I hope the league fails and we can start again from scratch, I honestly do. Everyone knows people will not go in droves to watch "replacement players".
I hope we start from scratch, get salaries back to where the best in the league make $1,000,000 - $2,000,000 a season. We can also bar anyone involved in current NHL ownership from being involved in the new league. Enough is enough. I'm done with these brats. Lets get back to watching people who love the sport as much as we do. Lets get ordinary people able to go to games so players and owners don't make $3,000,000,000 a year to fight over.
As far as I'm concerned I am done with the NHL, players and owners. They have stuck it to me one too many times. Call it a bluff all you want, we will see how much my wallet opens if the NHL ever comes back.
If you do go back if they return, you truly are a fool who wishes to be parted with their hard earned money. I believe P.T. Barnum called you a sucker, and you are proving him right.
They say it is the players are the cattle, but I think that's wrong. It is we who are the cattle if we go back with money in hand.... Or maybe that makes us the Cud.
September 24 2012, 11:36AM
Ovie is doing everyone that's wants to watch the nhl this season a favour. The players and nhlpa have absolutely no leverage on the owners and the only player that does is Ovie. He is the only player in the nhl with as much marketability and good enough for the league so be scared of Loosing a player like him. Obviously he isn't going to leave but he is the sole player that holds any leverage. You t think players like Petrell being lost will have any impact on the league doing business
September 24 2012, 11:42AM
Here is the reality of the present lockout: 1.) the teams are owned by billionaries. These teams are their personal toys to do with as they exclusively please, and the fans are simply just consumers of their "brand" or "product". 2.) the average NHL player makes more money in one season than the average fan will make in his or her lifetime. These guys make a living and get paid by playing a game. I appreciate that it is at an elite level with tons of stress, but do you think that doctors, judges, teachers, engineers and other professionals face any less stress in their daily professional lives while getting a fraction of a NHLer's compensation? 3.) the average fan will flock back to the rink as soon as the lockout ends to support their team. In marketing, it would be called "brand loyalty". Did either the teams or the NHLPA consult with you before the lockout? Of course not, because this is a private dispute between billionaires and millionaires. It just so happens that the industry that they are in is the entertainment industry and while they are fighting, there's no entertainment "product" to deliver. Thus, this fight is more like the tv writer's strike from a few years back than let's say, a teacher's strike, and doesn't impact people in the same manner. As soon as the entertainment resumes, people will return to it. Bettman had it right because this is a simple fact of the entertainment industry.
September 24 2012, 12:07PM
I agree with poster #2. I liked the league alot better 20 years ago when there were 21 teams, and stars like Glen Anderson were making a solid 300k per season. Only the ultra elite like Gretzky and Hull were pulling down 1 or 2 million.
THe best thing for the fans would be for the NHL to collapse, and a new league rise from the ashes with a bit of common sense attached to it.
It would be nice if an average fan could go to a game for 40 bucks and not have to sit in the nose bleeds surrounded by roughnecks who drop F bombs every third word.
I'm tired of being gouged. Never ending greed.
September 24 2012, 12:13PM
well, i honestly hope he doesn't stay in Europe! if i'm paying top NHL dollars, i want to see the world's top stars!!
September 24 2012, 01:15PM
One other thing though Jason those other leagues would be also paying top dollar to attract all those players. If you don't pay the most you won't attract the best in a few years is all I am saying. If it is close then I would guess more North Americans would stay and Europeans would go closer to home. Without some of these top foreign players more teams will struggle at the gate, don't you think?
September 24 2012, 01:36PM
Ovi will be remembered as the biggest has-been if he stays there. And to think, he was once compared to Crosby.
September 24 2012, 01:42PM
Someone should tell Ovechkin that when he signs a thirteen year NHL contract, he can't play in Europe until that. Contract runs out. It's the most empty a threat can get
September 24 2012, 02:02PM
Good point. Although I'm sure some guys will argue that their contracts are void if there's a salary roll back. Guys like Parise, Suter, Weber, etc. excluded.
@Bicepus Maximus - Huge fan boy!
Recent transfer agreement between the NHL and KHL ensure that even if doesn't return to the NHL, he is unable to join the KHL once the lockout is over. It's as empty a threat as some people stating they're about to boycott all things NHL related...
September 24 2012, 03:41PM
Terrific read as always Struds. After reading all of the "cons" about a career in Europe I can only imagine that what Ovi said was in haste.
However money talks and there are some players that want a bigger bank account in lue of a bigger legacy when their career has ended. I'm not his biggest fan but I hope Ovi isn't one of these players. I'd hate to see him leave for Europe (despite being from Europe myself).
September 24 2012, 08:44PM
Very interesting topic,well done JS.
My contribution here is a little KHL lesson. I know that the KHL champion recieves the Gagarin Cup. Yuri Gagarin was the 1st human to orbit the Earth but Soviet officials had to pour the vodka into him and tell him that there was a lap-dancer waiting for him in the rocket to get him in the cockpit.
@Jason Strudwick
"Radulov was/is one of the best players in that league last year? After his performance with Nashville was there a lineup of teams wanting to sign him?"
Radulov was really good, yeah. His linemates were a second line forward and a fourth line forward and they were still a pretty dangerous line. But considering how quickly he signed back in the KHL one's gotta think that the NHL GMs knew about it before it happened.
From above...08 Hart was Ovechkin (07 was Crosby).
Ovechkin has won all the individual hardware he ever will in the NHL, I bet (at least, he's not going to add his first ____, it'll just be more of what he has already).
Feel like the biggest reason to come back is the Olympics. After Radulov bolted on a valid contract, the IIHF decided that if you skimp out on a contract, you can't play at their events (but I believe Radulov was grandfathered in). Ovechkin won't be allowed to play in Sochi if he stays. No chance he'd forego his home Olympics.
September 25 2012, 01:09AM
I live in the former Soviet Union, not Russia, but one of the Republics. One thing I can tell you is that life just isn't as good here and an obscene amount of money wouldn't help all that much. I just can't see too many players, even Russians, choosing to be a millionaire in Russia rather than a millionaire in North America. A few will perhaps go for a short period to make a statement but it won't last.
September 25 2012, 02:37PM
Other than the Stanley Cups I don't know who won all the hardware in the NHL and I really don't care either. I won't bet on it but I think that many people think the same. All the other hardware is right close to the All star break..... boring
Jason: The NHL is the best league in the world only so long as the best players continue to play in it. I agree, I can't see a lot of people bolting for the KHL in the immediate future, but for the first time since the WHA, there's a viable alternative for top-tier talent. This round of labour disputes might begin a trickle of higher-level talent moving from the NHL to the KHL. What happens in five or eight or ten years when the NHL locks out the players again and tries to claw back even more salarty? Does that trickle become a flood?


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