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FGD: On Frozen Pond
Ryan Pike
March 08 2013 11:26AM
Unlike most people, your Calgary Flames really hate going to Disneyland.
While other people go to Disneyland, ride Space Mountain and fill themselves up with cotton candy and childhood whimsy, all the Flames do in Anaheim is lose. The last time the Calgary Flames won a hockey game in Anaheim was January 19, 2004. That was before the last two NHL lockouts.
The Flames roster included Roman Turek, Jamie McLennan, Denis Gauthier, Jordan Leopold, Chuck Kobasew, Shean Donovan, Chris Clark, Matthew Lombardi, Oleg Saprykin, Lynn Loyns, Andrew Ference, Craig Conroy, Martin Gelinas, Josh Green, Steven Reinprecht, Robyn Regehr, Toni Lydman, Krzysztof Oliwa, Dean McAmmond and Rhett Warrener. Conroy had a four-point night and Gelinas had the game-winning goal in a 5-1 rout. Both are currently part of the Flames hockey operations department and both, oddly, will be in the building for the Flames' return to the house of horrors. The only Flames still around from that era are Miikka Kiprusoff and Jarome Iginla, who by sheer coincidence both missed that game due to injury.
Since January 2004, the Flames have lost 15 straight regular season visits to Anaheim's Honda Center, going 0-10-5 in the process. In a more encouraging note, the Flames have gone 0-3-5 over the last four seasons in Anaheim, so at least they're getting points. But they'd much rather get two points, particularly in a season where they're trying to stay above that pesky .500 mark.
Can the Flames change the House of Mouse from a house of horrors into a house of victory? Find out tonight at 8:30pm MT on Sportsnet 960 The Fan and Sportsnet West.
The Flames have quietly been on a bit of a tear of late, going 4-1-1 in their last six and picking up wins over Minnesota, Phoenix, Vancouver and San Jose. That's got to give them some confidence. More encouragingly, the Flames have scored four or more goals in four of their last five games – the lone exception being their 2-1 overtime loss against Minnesota. Now that Miikka Kiprusoff is back in the saddle, the message is likely "if you can score four, you should always win."
Jarome Iginla has six goals in his last five games. The Flames' PK has only allowed two goals in the last nine games (or two in the last 30 kills), while the PP has produced four goals in the same time-span. If that continues, the team will be in good shape.
Given Calgary's success last game it's not likely that they'll change up their line substantially. Here's how things ended last game.
- Glencross – Stajan - Stempniak
- Hudler – Cervenka – Iginla
- Tanguay – Cammalleri - Comeau
- Baertschi – Jackman - McGrattan
- Giordano – Bouwmeester
- Wideman – Butler
- Brodie – Smith
- Kiprusoff
The obvious change may come on the fourth line, as Comeau may stay on the third line but that leaves the fourth without an actual centre. So expect somebody to rotate out so that Steve Begin can slot back in. The top two lines both performed rather well against San Jose, while Chris Butler ate up a ton of minutes.
The Ducks are rolling, with just three regulation losses all season and a 3-0-2 record in their last five games. Oddly, their last three games have been against the Phoenix Coyotes. The club is second only to those pesky Chicago Blackhawks in the Western Conference standings.
Here's how their lines were last game.
- Getzlaf – Perry - Ryan
- Winnik – Koivu – Cogliano
- Beleskey – Bonino – Selanne
- McMillan – Holland - Etem
- Fowler – Lydman
- Beauchemin - Souray
- Sbisa - Lovejoy
- Fasth
I'd expect Victor Fasth to start, but that's merely a guess as he's their number-one nowadays. That Ducks top line is quite good (combining for 66 points so far), while their second line is also pretty solid. Their fourth line has potential, which is a polite way of saying they're not great yet but might be at some point down the road. Also, Ryan Getzlaf was re-signed for 8 years today, so expect him to be their first line center until the next lock-out.
The last time the Flames faced the Ducks, Ben Lovejoy was with the Penguins. His addition fills out their defense corps a bit and makes them a bit harder to play against. Of course, the thing that makes them tough to play against is the fact that the team has bought into Bruce Boudreau's systems and are playing a strong team game.
The Ducks are quite good and have already beaten Calgary this year. But with the Flames full of piss and vinegar with a handful of recent wins and the return of Miikka Kiprusoff, there may be no better time than the present for Calgary to exorcise some Disneyland demons.
After all, the losing streak in the O.C. has to end eventually, right? Right?
Sven finally scores tonight! Gets some confidence and stays in top 9 for the remainder of the year...
Getzlaf with a fat new contract: 8 years @ $8M per. Probably light a fire under his ass, 3-1-4.
GlenX with a stupid penalty at 1min left of the game. Selanne scores in OT.
4-3. Ducks.
Oh, and we see a Flying V and Charlie Conway triple dekes.
Will feaster go after perry?
Will feaster go after perry?
After him how? Trade? Or in the summer?
With the way Anaheim is playing I can see the Ducks rolling the dice on this one and not moving him.
It's a big risk, you'd hate to lose a guy of that caliber for nothing, but they're in a tough situation. Moving him could have a poor effect on playoff aspiraations.
Of course, it depends what's offered too. But the Ducks would have the ebst idea of which way he may be leaning.
Even if were moved to Calgary in a trade (doubtful), I can't see Perry re-signing here.
Wow. Getzlaf @ 8.25 per for 8 years. No home town discount there.
Now 4th highest cap hit in the NHL (unless somebody goes higher between now and the start of next season)
A win here would be huge.
Will feaster go after perry?
That Getlaff contract is nuts!!!! 8.25mill cap hit for 8 years. That is going to cripple Anaheim. So Perry is probably going to want 9.0 mill for 8 years seeing he was an MVP & his linemate got 8.25mill. How many years will it take for that contract to become an albatross? No thanks, let the Oilers or Canucks sign Perry for that kind of money. To me, 8 year deal should have gotten a discount to at least 6.0mill per. At least you have a chance to sign other players that might help you get to a Cup final.
Looks like Sven is watching from the press box tonight as per Steinberg.
Begin, Jackman, McGrattan, on the forth? Looking for some muscle I guess. Wonder how much these guys get out...could be entertaining.
Backlund with the team and is on the ice in a red Jersey this morning too.
That Getlaff contract is nuts!!!! 8.25mill cap hit for 8 years. That is going to cripple Anaheim. So Perry is probably going to want 9.0 mill for 8 years seeing he was an MVP & his linemate got 8.25mill. How many years will it take for that contract to become an albatross? No thanks, let the Oilers or Canucks sign Perry for that kind of money. To me, 8 year deal should have gotten a discount to at least 6.0mill per. At least you have a chance to sign other players that might help you get to a Cup final.
Mostly agree. Thinking 7 per year over 8 would have been more than fair. At these prices, the Flames will never get a 1C.
Backlund with the team and is on the ice in a red Jersey this morning too.
Good to hear he's close to ready. The Herald is reporting that tonight's lineup does not include Baertschi, and that someone has to be sent down to Abbotsford before Backlund can play. Did the Flames even take Baertschi to Anaheim?
@Kevin R
Ducks had little leverage and looking at free agent centers coming up this offseason it was basically Getzlaf and nobody. Someone was going to give Getzlaf that money... the Ducks just decided they would rather it be them.
Mostly agree. Thinking 7 per year over 8 would have been more than fair. At these prices, the Flames will never get a 1C.
Even at 7.0 mill with a declining Cap is going to severely handcuff the teams cap structure. Getlaff had a terrible year last year, I know, had him in a hockey pool. His numbers are only going to digress as he gets into his 30's. Well we for sure wont be able to afford a #1 C if we are going to continue to pay Cammi 6.0mill, Iggy 7.0 mill, JBO 6.68mill, Wideman 5.3mill. Add kippers 5.8mill & theres half of next years cap payroll.
According to Vicki Hall Sven wasn't on the ice this morning for the pre-game skate. My guess is he is sent down this week at some point, and I'm fine with that if it means he is playing and getting his confidence built up. I think even if he is sent down we will see him again this season.
Backs is out of the yellow jersey? Excellent! But yes Baertschi will probably end up back in Abbotsford... better he play 20 a night there then 5 here so good on them. I imagine he'll (Backlund) slot in with Tanguay and Cammy leaving Comeau to center the 4th line.
Can't come soon enough.
The only positive I can see with Baertschi on that fourth line is that after McGrattan has his five minutes of icetime and five minutes in the penalty box, someone better can rotate in.
this weekend... we win three in a row, and establish ourselves as a true contender... as we've been on the cusp for several years now...
bwaaaahaaaaaaaahaaaaa haaaaaahahahahahaha hhheee heeee hoooo
i laughed so hard i think i peed a little
We're all talking about how Sven is looking good and more confident out their, they put him on the pp for 20 seconds. Next thing we know hes sitting on the bench with the 4th line. Now apparently sitting out? Come on Hartley, Comeau is a plug...
this weekend... we win three in a row, and establish ourselves as a true contender... as we've been on the cusp for several years now...
bwaaaahaaaaaaaahaaaaa haaaaaahahahahahaha hhheee heeee hoooo
i laughed so hard i think i peed a little
Thats freaking hilarious!!!!!!!!!
Make a trade, keep Sven on the 3rd line with Backlund..this is cr@p..
Look to Hartley's work with a young Tanguay for a preview of what he is doing with Sven. We'll see how it goes. He is very up and down as expected but the win-now mentality is not willing to give him ice Better on the farm (sadly).
Abbotsford need the help, send Sven down and give him some serious playing time. Nothing better for your confidence than putting a few in the back of the net. Sven isn't getting the ice time or playing in situations with the big club that will further his development.
Abbotsford need the help, send Sven down and give him some serious playing time. Nothing better for your confidence than putting a few in the back of the net. Sven isn't getting the ice time or playing in situations with the big club that will further his development.
this. Think of the experience Sven will get being a huge part of a mediocre team rather than a small part of a mediocre team. You have to think that Sven's presence will help the other guys down in Abbotsford, giving them a legitimate offensive threat.
March 08 2013, 06:15PM
Hartley is a bit puzzling to me. He seems to have figured out his top 6 on the defensive side and opted to sideline both Babchuck and Sarich. On the other hand he keeps rewarding Comeau, Begin and McGrattan, over Baertschi. While he obviously has a philosophical leaning toward grit and physical play that Begin brings (and McGrattan I guess, even though he has challenges playing hockey) I just don't understand his preference of Comeau over Sven. Puzzling what he sees in this guy. I hope he can turn the Comeau project into something more useful.
Have you ever asked yourself, "what if MacGratton scores, and Iginla gets in a fight"? I'm so confused! Man, i admit it, this team has me all screwed up in the head. Are we any good? Or not? For gods sake please just tell me the truth. Quit toying with me!!!!
Love, Jeff
Agreed. Send him down. Ducks have been the second luckiest team in the league this year, Flames one of the unluckiest. The streak ends tonight!
Boston College game is available online at
I think all Vermont games are on this site. Tomorrow as well.
Looks like CHI is going to lose for the first time this season, that kinda sucks was hoping they could go on for a lot longer. Looks like ROR is also contributing as well, which makes me sad :(
Also the Oilers got the crap kicked out of them, WOW.
Comeau starts the game on the ice...why? He must have something on Hartley.
Damnit Daniel Winnik
March 08 2013, 09:04PM
Well that's a good start.
I really wish the Flames had signed Winnik.
Of course,Winnik
Flames playin' the role of Winnik's fat chick. Slumpbustin' as always.
March 08 2013, 09:05PM
Nice defensive breakdown. And who scores to bust his slump - Winnik.
And a big HAH! at the Oilers. I thought this was their year, or at least they were going to rocket up the standings past the Flames. They really need a goalie. Or a defense that can stop freakin' Nashville.
March 08 2013, 09:10PM
Let me guess no shots or chances on the Flames PP.
March 08 2013, 09:11PM
I would like to know what Hartley's obsession with Comeau is. This is getting ridiculous.
March 08 2013, 09:12PM
Why was waived off?
March 08 2013, 09:12PM
And then Comeau has a good shift, making me look stupid. Now I dislike him even more.
Well at least that was an ok shift
March 08 2013, 09:14PM
I would like to know what Hartley's obsession with Comeau is. This is getting ridiculous.
I posted that earlier today. Puzzling!
March 08 2013, 09:19PM
I won't be upset if Ryan doesn't return to this game..
March 08 2013, 09:21PM
Nice to see the team not folding like a cheap tent after the early goal.
Some nice pressure over the last few minutes
Has Simmer always been this horrible? I feel this year he's worse than past years... maybe I just blocked him out before.
March 08 2013, 09:31PM
Now Perry goes down...
March 08 2013, 09:33PM
Weak shot by butler
How many people have been hurt tonight for Anaheim? 3?
March 08 2013, 09:34PM
Ducks were just a mess on the last shift.
That Tanguay skate nearly could have been a Clint Malarchuk or Richard Zednik bloodbath.


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Skip to comments.(Smart)Alec Baldwin attacks photographer after release from hospital, (ex-wife blamed for meltdown)
Posted on 02/12/2010 11:22:43 AM PST by meandog
Emmy-winning actor Alec Baldwin blew a gasket Thursday and attacked a photographer while police and a pack of reporters looked on with amazement.
"This guy! This guy!" the actor yelled as he burst out of a lobby and grabbed New York Post photographer Tim Wiencis by the collar. Cops immediately pulled the actor off Wiencis and hustled him back inside.
A witness said Baldwin was pacing around the lobby muttering: "They are the lowest scum of the Earth. They are the lowest scum of the Earth."
Meanwhile, an incredulous Wiencis told cops, "He just assaulted me."
No charges were filed...
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That pretty much covers it.
oh.. And 'no charges' filed.
Sue him.
well... obviously...
Henry Hyde's fault!
It is also global warming's fault. Hot temperatures lead to hot heads!
Henry Hyde's fault!
I'd pay to watch a cable news show with Baldwin and Larry O'Donnell as hosts.
"And now, on MSNBC, it's Crackup with Alec and Larry" !
"Somehow this is all Kim Basinger's fault?"
Kim Basinger=Bush
—ironically, that's the way Alec saw her when
first they met....
Man, that was a quick recovery.
Hold on let me do the math....
er... hmmm
Carry the 2...
divide by the square root....
Bush's fault.
Its this "new math"
Does anyone know a truly happy, contented liberal?
Not talking about those mental lightweights that just parrot talking points without thinking about anything. But a truly sold-out liberal who is happy? Do they exist?
You know how women are. /s
"Kim Basinger=Bush"
Well... yeah. ;)
In the interest of truth...Baldwin was arguing on the phone with his daughter who was in LA (did not find him), got frustrated and hung up after telling "I'm taking an Ambien (not a bunch of pills) and going to bed" (not "going to kill myself").
If your version were true then Baldwin would not have been released without 24 hours of observation.
Lower than Bush, Rove, and Cheney?!! < /sarc >
Sounds more like Baldwin is the one who got stoned.
I think maybe no charges were filed because the photog touched Baldwin first.
You can't do that.
The true victim in all of this is their daughter,Ireland. She is caught in the middle of the vicious and childish vengeful behavior of parents who should have never been married in the first place. I would imagine she is overly responsible already and wait and see: When she dates, she will probably find an addict who needs fixing and who has the maturity level of a two year old. If I were her, I would "divorce" both parents and find another relative to live with who is sane.
Straight jacket time.
Why did Baldwin go to the hospital if nothing was wrong? The paramedics certainly could not take him against his will?
Not that the NY Post would get a story wrong, but he spent about an hour in the hospital - not exactly what one would expect if he actually did "threaten suicide, [and] take a bunch of pills".
Ahem...in the interest of truth (according to the N.Y. Post): "Alec Baldwin fought with his 14-year-old daughter, taunting, "I'm going to take some pills. I'm going to end this" -- and then got furious when the panicked teen called 911, police and sources said.
Sources said Baldwin, 51, first got into a fight with daughter Ireland over the phone at around midnight -- and made the girl nervous when he allegedly told her: "I'm tired of this. I'm going to take some pills. I'm going to end this." Then he hung up.
Ireland tried calling her dad back a short time later, but he didn't pick up the phone. Panicked, she called police.
Sources said the call came in as a "possible alcohol or drug overdose."
(Ture, she wasn't there but he was unresponsive to her trying to call back...What was the daughter supposed to think?)
He deserves an Emmy for his non-acting role in this latest episode
He needs help.
Some kind of weird space-time discontinuim thing happened?
He must still be distraught over his breakup with Canteen-Boy so many years ago..
Baldwin is fraying badly at the edges, and he's only 51.
He has always had a bad temper, but the past 4-5 years have found him going astray even taking THAT into account.
A gifted actor and, once, a trim and handsome man.
What happened? William Shatner's excuse is that he's like 75. What's Baldwin's?
Baldwin apparently forgot to live up the last word in your first sentence" "man"...he acts like a spoiled adolescent who cannot seem to man up to accept his responsibility of acting like a 51-year-old father of a 14-year-old daughter and accepting the pain that an ex-wife cab deal out without whimpering. If he needs some lessons he can give me a call (I raised two daughters as a divorced dad).
Actually, the Shat's a few weeks away from turning 79!
I stand corrected. Plus, I did not mean to imply that Shatner is particularly ill-tempered. I just meant he's pudgy.
I stand corrected. Yesterday I said that Baldwin had learned humility and control and had reformed some. I was wrong on both counts.
This guy is rotting in a cesspool of self-hatred and loathing. He really needs prayer folks.
After having read several different accounts of this incident, I am going to take the strange and uncomfortable position of being on A. Baldwins' side.
It does look like this was a sham perpetrated on him by ex-wife Kim Bassinger.
Depends on how often the lawn gets mowed.
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By JASON BAILEYSun Advocate/Emery County Progress
As cell phones continue to percolate further into society, so does text messaging, or the act of sending text-based messages from phone to phone. It should come as no surprise that manufacturers are continually working on ways to make text entry easier and faster on devices that seem to get smaller and more compact each year.
There are several text entry methods that are supported by most mobile phones - ABC and T9. ABC is, for some, the easiest to understand. If the user wants to type the word "Utah" they'd press 8-8, 8, 2, 4-4. Quickly pressing the 8 key twice, for example, will type the letter "U". Quickly pressing the 4 key three times will type the letter "I".
The ABC method works, but requires a lot of key pressing to compose even short messages. T9, which uses intelligent word completion, stepped in to fill in that void. Using T9, one can compose messages with a fraction of the key presses that ABC would require.
To type "carbon" for example, a user would press 2-2-7-2-6-6. If the word "carbon" doesn't immediately appear, the user must press zero to shuffle through all of the word combinations that can be made with those key presses. Once the right word is found, the user can continue typing.
But T9 isn't always the most intuitive. In some cases, T9 displays the wrong word, and repeated guessing (the user pressing the zero key again and again) doesn't produce the wanted results. In other cases, T9 requires so many repeated zero key presses that it almost makes the auto-completion a moot point.
As a result, many cell phone manufacturers have been working on more intelligent solutions that are designed to let users type words and phrases with the fewest keys possible. Motorola has developed a strong competitor to T9 called "iTap" that many call a "predictive text technology" which is supposed to make text messaging and phone-based note-taking a lot easier.
On a supported phone, the iTap mode really kicks in after the user has typed more than three or more characters in a row. At that point, it'll try to guess the rest of the word. For example, once the user has typed "devel" (3-3-8-3-5), the phone may suggest the word "development." Word suggestions are provided in order of commonality, where more frequent words appear first.
If the phone's guess is correct, all the user has to do is press the "up" key on the direction pad. The whole word is inserted and the cursor is advanced. If the word "development" is not correct, the user simply presses the "right" key on the direction pad to sift through other possible word combinations. If one is found, pressing the "up" key will, again, complete the word and advance the cursor.
Unlike earlier renditions of T9, iTap can also complete words and phrases. XT9, however, which is the most recent version of T9, can also complete words and phrases.
Like T9 and it's siblings, iTap remembers words it does not recognize and may offer them later as possible completions.
So, in the end, which technology is better - T9 or iTap? The truth is, it's a matter of opinion, and depends entirely on the user's preferences.
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D&M Custom Baits Gar Swim Jig
Swimming a jig through a jungle of grass or tulles can really get you some quality fish. It is a very special technique, and requires a special type of jig. It needs a strong hook that will come through the cover without getting hung up and should be able to be fished day or night. This requires a few special features. Not only does it need a great swimming action, equally important, it should have that killer vibration that drives fish wild.
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From: Jay6: USA 6/13/14
Comments: This is a good chatter-style jig, but I'd be cautious before thinking it's a magic bullet against heavy cover. I fish heavy weeds and this will pull in the salad just like similar baits, even if you start reeling before it drops. After trying it most of the day I went back to t-rigged plastics and topwater lures...bringing it back with 10lbs of weeds actually sent a couple nice ones running. don't get me wrong, I'd put this up against the pure poison, z-man or booyah's boogie. It's just not the big solution for anyone who's wished they could use a swim blade when the big ones are camped in jungle.
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From: Greg: NJ
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From: Dudley: Valdosta, GA
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Makaila Clark of Ferron has done something great for children with cancer. She has made a donation of her long locks to help a child in need. "I wanted to do something for the kids that have cancer and don't have hair" stated Makaila Clark, 7, daughter of Jack and Shannon Clark of Ferron.Makaila took 10" of her hair to Glenda Hansen at Hair Ease in Huntington to donate to Locks of Love. Glenda explained to her that her hair would go to help someone that was unable to grow their own hair and thanked Makaila for donating it. When asked why she decided to do this she stated, "My Mom wanted me to cut my hair so I decided I would cut off 10" because that is what you have to have to send to Locks of Love and I wanted to do something nice for someone with cancer. I can grow my hair back." Makaila said the worst part was the first time she cut her long hair and her Dad asked why she cut her hair. She said she cried and wanted it back so she kinda knew how the kids felt when they didn't have any. According to Makaila the best part of having her hair cut is, "My hair is not heavy on my head anymore but you do get sunburned on your shoulders." Makaila plans on growing her hair back and donating it again only this time she wants her Mom to donate her hair too.
Leigh Bloomer was the stylist who cut Makaila's hair.
Five dedicated fathers from Parowan to Castle Dale were presented with awards from the Utah Foster Care Foundation on Fathers' Day weekend. The fathers represent five different areas of Utah and were honored for their contributions to children in foster care. Governor Mike Leavitt presented the awards on June 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the foundation's Chalk Art Festival at The Gateway.
"It's a team effort to be a successful foster family," said Kelsey Lewis, director of recruitment for the Foundation. "All of these dads were chosen because they opened their hearts and homes to children in need. Their dedication is reflected in some of the personal thoughts from the children about their dads."
One teenager said, "My dad is always willing to talk or listen to me, especially at time when I'm struggling, even if it means interrupting his work. He knows when he is needed."
Another child with special medical needs said, "My dad came and held me at Primary Children's Hospital even before he knew if he was going to be my dad for sure. When he is in the room, I do not need anyone else."
The Utah Foster Care Foundation is a non-profit organization that finds, educates and nurtures families to meet the needs of children in foster care.
Castle Dale Foster Dad, Cole Clarke was one of those honored.
Clarke said, "It was really a lot of fun for the kids and they enjoyed it."
Cole and his wife Rene have opened their home to foster children for a number of years.
Castle Dale is undergoing a major drainage project. They are placing new pipe and doing repair work to the road surface after the pipe is in place. Mayor Neal Peacock said the project finally made it to the top of the list for funding. He said that three major drainages come together and overload the system and cause flooding for the south end of Castle Dale. The new system follows a new route and the old existing drainage pipes are still in place to help with the water load. The water will be carried from points of collection to Cottonwood Creek. Hopefully the new system will alleviate the problem with flooding.
At the June city council meeting the Green River City Council addressed several ordinance situations. Councilman Tom Burr brought the first to the table. Extensive discussion of the overnight parking regulation ordinance being considered for adoption was held. Councilman Burr clarified several items in the ordinance. The ordinance states that it will be illegal for any vehicle larger than passenger cars and with a load rating of larger than 12,000 pounds to be parked on the city streets overnight during the hours of 9 p.m.-7 a.m. This would mean all work trucks, farm trucks, motorhomes and bigger trucks will not be allowed to park overnight on the streets.
Burr cited damage to the asphalt from lubricants and weight damage as reasons for the consideration of this ordinance. He also stated that at times, many of the streets are blocked to emergency vehicles. Zoning laws are already in place that prohibit commercial vehicles from overnight parking. The council moved to accept the ordinance and stressed the need of enforcement.
The next ordinance discussion was the handling of the nuisance ordinance. Councilman Burr handed out a list of 25 concerns that need to be addressed concerning this ordinance. A hearing officer was the first concern discussed. Mayor Johnson read the ordinance that stated that the mayor or an appointed representative would hear the appeals brought. The council felt the need to specifically name a representative. Mayor Johnson instructed the council that he would handle the appeals himself until July's meeting when he would officially name a representative.
During the course of the month, the council will each answer the 25 concerns listed and a master list would be compiled and addressed. These concerns will come before the council as an agenda item for action at the July meeting.
Grease traps and their requirement for businesses was next for discussion. Councilman Ben Coomer stated that before those businesses that are not in compliance with the ordinance could be confronted, a survey should be done. A concrete set of standards should be written before the building inspector can enforce the ordinance.
The council determined that an outside company should be consulted to do the survey. At the July meeting, further action will be taken with this ordinance.
Green River City Council met to hear comments from the public during two public hearings and to discuss regular agenda items. Both public hearings concerned budget matters. The first was the adoption of the tentative 2003-04 budget and the second involved opening the 2002-03 budget for changes.
During the first public hearing, Councilman Tom Burr made some corrections to the museum funds. Mayor Glen Dale Johnson read a letter to the citizens of Green River stating that the 2003-04 budget is basically the same as the 2002-03 budget. He stated that if the property tax increase is adopted, revenue to the city could increase as much as $75,000,
In the second public hearing, the 2002-03 budget was opened and reviewed. The departments with budget deficits were noted and the departments with surpluses were also noted. The approval was given to the mayor and City Recorder Conae Black to make the adjustments necessary to balance the budget.
At the conclusion of the public hearings, the council moved into the regular city council meeting. Cheryl Searle was first on the agenda with a request to renew the lease of the medical center property for the Utah Parks and Recreation. The lease agreement was reviewed by the council and Mayor Johnson made two wording changes and the lease agreement was accepted.
Other business addressed by the council was the adoption of LeGrand Johnson as the contractor and low bid for the improvement work at the airport. The council also approved the renaming of Medical Drive to Sandbagger Avenue.
Councilman Arden Sherrill moved to reopen the item concerning the Green River Community Bible Church. He moved to give the church a second hookup with no impact fees. After some investigation, it was determined that the need by the church would require only the normal charge for a regular hookup.
Mayor Johnson requested that Carol Ekker and Joni Pace organize a volunteer appreciation party. The two will set the date and menu. Johnson said that with the hundreds of hours that volunteers give to the city, some recognition and appreciation is warranted.
Mayor Johnson signed the proclamation declaring Aug. 16-21 as Green River Health Center Week to coincide with Gov. Mike Leavitt's designation of Utah Health Center Week. There will be a celebration planned to commemorate this event.
At the recent city council meeting, Green River City employees gave their reports to the council. The first to report was Diane Chandler of the emergency planning committee. She reported that Judy Lang had been to the last meeting and given them some good information. Lang's suggestion was to divide the city into parcels and establish phone trees. This plan goes along the same lines as neighborhood watch. Lang also suggested using the LDS church's maps as a starting point for the city sections.
Chandler also reported that Lisa Weihing and Doug Ekker would be the CERT trainers and that Mike Winters will be in charge of communications. Their goal on the emergency planning committee is to get a good system working that will tie in with Emery County's plan. Their meetings are the fourth Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at city hall.
City Treasurer Janet Keele thanked the council for allowing her to go to the treasurers conference. She felt that experience was a valuable one and would be very beneficial in the future. She also stated that the records management class was a great resource.
Mindy Cassingham reported the Smart Site progress. They have received white boards and paintings. The carpets and drywall work are complete and the air conditioning work will be completed by June 11. There is one remaining need, and that is for a refrigerator. As soon as the water is turned on, they will be on track to open the facility. On June 13 at 3 p.m., there will be a tour of the worksite.
Cassingham also stated that a computer has been set up at the John Wesley Powell Museum that displays continual photos of the Green River area. This computer will also allow visitors to send emails to home for a small fee. She has also received the topographic software that will allow printing and selling of area maps. The kiosks are down and are in need of reprogramming.
Concerning Channel 18, Cassingham reported that new slides have been added of the attractions in the area. She expressed the need to inform businesses of the service that this TV station provides.
Christine Monroe, from the community center made the council aware of the cuts to the senior citizens meal program. Because of budget constraints, the number of meals has been cut from three to two. She pointed out the need for these meals and how important they are to the seniors. She also reported on the progress of the newspaper. People are encouraged to bring their articles to Connie Copenhaver as soon as possible for typing and a printer needs to be ordered.
Monroe informed the council of a PAC board meeting on June 19 at which Judy Lang will speak about the neighborhood watch program. The children at the community center have completed a service project in which they painted Maxine Baker's fence. Monroe said the children will begin painting the curbs on Main Street soon.
The community center's summer hours are noon-8 p.m. Monroe reported that during the last month, the center has had 1,117 guests, 355 volunteer hours and served 937 Kids Cafe meals. She also stated that the summer reading program has 68 children enrolled and will host their summer performance July 22 at 3 p.m. in the Community Church.
Conae Black reported that the codification project is moving along well. Joann Wetherington informed the council that the JWP Museum has three new volunteers and both pools are up and running with a new life guard.
Councilman Ben Coomer said he is busy coordinating the roto-mill project. Also, the deadline for completion of the Shooting Sports Park is June 30 and they need some help to finish several of the projects.
Councilman Arden Sherrill informed the council that the curbs and streets projects are moving along nicely. Councilwoman Carol Ekker reported that everything at the medical center is on track.
Councilman Doug Richards told the council that Solomon Street looks great. He also reported that at the recent Emery County Travel Council meeting, the Emery County commissioners have requested the $14,914 from Grand County that belongs to Emery County for the transient room taxes collected. The animal control building that was recently purchased is adequate for their needs, the one project remaining is to pour a concrete pad for the building.
Trent Fluckey, airport operator, said the FFA had inspected the facility and their want list included a lighted taxiway and that this could be accomplished with the electrical work in the airport project. He also said that several roads are being chip sealed.
Mayor Glen Dale Johnson reported to the council that the city has received the paperwork on the road easement widening. Also the Make-A-Wish Foundation has asked for a donation.
Mayor Johnson also reported on the visit last week from the Utah National Guard. Several interested groups came in a Black Hawk helicopter to tour the missile base. He accompanied the visitors and they had a good meeting and are making progress in that project.
The next Green River City Council meeting will be held July 8 at 6 p.m.


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Federal regulations require the Bluegrass Community & Technical College Student Financial Aid Office to recalculate a student's eligibility for federal financial aid funds when the student receives all failing grades (grades of E, F, W, and/or Z) during the semester. This may happen when a student unofficially or officially withdraws or is unsuccessful in all his/her classes. A portion of the total amount of Federal title IV aid disbursed to the student must be returned to the U.S. Department of Education.
At the time a student is unsuccessful or withdraws, the Student Financial Aid office will calculate the percentage of aid that must be returned. The Student Financial Aid Office will notify the student of the earned and unearned aid. The unearned aid will be returned to the U.S. Department of Education. The returned unearned aid will likely create a bill for the student. If so, please contact the Student Billing Office to payment options.
Per federal regulations a student who receives all failing grades (grades of E, F, W, or Z) for his/her semester classes will be subject to the Return to Title IV policy. If a student unofficially withdraws the aid will be calculated at the 50% mark of attendance. A student whose attendance is documented past the 60% mark will not be subject to the Return to Title IV policy.
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May the odds be ever in your favor as you test your knowledge of "The Hunger Games" districts with this quiz. It's time to storm the Capitol!
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Question 1 of 30
When was the book "The Hunger Games" published?
The novel "The Hunger Games" was published Sept. 14, 2008, and written by Suzanne Collins.
Question 2 of 30
When was the movie "The Hunger Games" released?
The feature film "The Hunger Games" was released in the U.S. on March 23, 2012. The movie went on to gross more than $400 million in the U.S.
Question 3 of 30
Who is the main character of "The Hunger Games"?
Primrose Everdeen
Effie Trinket
Katniss Everdeen
Katniss Everdeen is the main character of the series "The Hunger Games." Actress Jennifer Lawrence plays the character in the film series.
Question 4 of 30
True or false: "The Hunger Games" character Katniss Everdeen is from District 10.
"The Hunger Games" character Katniss Everdeen is from District 12, where she lived a hardscrabble life before volunteering for the games.
Question 5 of 30
What is the name of the fictional country that is the setting for "The Hunger Games"?
The fictional setting for "The Hunger Games" is the country of Panem. The name is derived from the Latin phrase panem et circenses, which translates to "bread and circuses." The phrase was used to describe the Roman use of food and blood sport to keep the masses content.
Question 6 of 30
How many districts are in Panem?
There are 12 functioning districts and the destroyed remnants of District 13, which is believed to be uninhabited.
Question 7 of 30
Including Katniss Everdeen, how many victors have come from District 12?
In "The Hunger Games," four victors, including Katniss, have come from District 12.
Question 8 of 30
Which district of Panem manufactures hovercraft and trains?
District 2
District 4
District 6
Mechanic, conductor and porter are some of the professions offered in District 6.
Question 9 of 30
Which district in "The Hunger Games" series is responsible for livestock?
District 10
District 10 is mostly farmland.
District 2
District 5
Question 10 of 30
How many books are in "The Hunger Games" series?
The film franchise split the last of the three books, "Mockingjay," into two films.
Question 11 of 30
Which district in "The Hunger Games" series produces most of the Peacekeepers?
the Capitol
District 1
District 2
In "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" it is revealed that most of the Peacekeepers are originally from District 2.
Question 12 of 30
What commodity do the people of District 9 produce in "The Hunger Games" series?
District 9 has many factories for grain processing.
Question 13 of 30
Which district supplies Panem with lumber and paper?
District 3
District 5
District 7
The residents of District 7 are skilled with axes.
Question 14 of 30
Which district is the fishing district of Panem?
District 2
District 4
The people of District 4 are fishers and supply seafood to Panem.
District 6
Question 15 of 30
True or false: "The Hunger Games" characters Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark win the 74th Hunger Games.
This is true. Jennifer Lawrence, who plays Katniss, and Josh Hutcherson, who plays Peeta, were both born in Kentucky.
Question 16 of 30
Which Panem district has not taken part in a Hunger Games event?
District 1
District 5
District 13
District 13 is believed to have been destroyed and uninhabited.
Question 17 of 30
Which district is the character Rue from?
District 11
Rue is from District 11. Actress Amandla Stenberg plays the character Rue in the 2012 film.
District 10
District 9
Question 18 of 30
How does Katniss Everdeen become the female tribute from District 12 in "The Hunger Games"?
random drawing
The residents vote.
She volunteers.
Katniss volunteers as tribute in place of her little sister, Prim.
Question 19 of 30
Which character is the male tribute from District 12 in the movie "The Hunger Games"?
Gale Hawthorne
Peeta Mellark
"The Hunger Games" character Peeta Mellark is the male tribute from District 12.
Haymitch Abernathy
Question 20 of 30
How many tributes do the districts send to the Hunger Games events?
The districts of Panem send a total of 24 tributes to the Hunger Games event. Each of the 12 districts sends one male and one female.
Question 21 of 30
What commodity does District 12 provide?
District 12 is the mining district and primarily provides coal to Panem. It's the poorest of the 13 districts.
Question 22 of 30
In "The Hunger Games" movie, which district is first to lose a tribute in the arena?
District 8
The unnamed male tribute from District 8 was the first to die in the arena in the movie "The Hunger Games." In the book of the same title, a male tribute from District 9 was the first to die in the arena.
District 9
District 10
Question 23 of 30
Which district of Panem produces luxury goods?
District 3
District 2
District 1
In "The Hunger Games" series, District 1 produces luxury goods primarily for the people of the Capitol. It's one of the richest districts.
Question 24 of 30
Which character from "The Hunger Games" is the District 12 escort?
Seneca Crane
Effie Trinket
The character Effie Trinket is the District 12 escort in "The Hunger Games."
Haymitch Abernathy
Question 25 of 30
What do the citizens of District 11 provide for Panem?
District 11 is responsible for agriculture, primarily orchards.
Question 26 of 30
Which district provides power to the nation of Panem?
District 2
District 5
District 5 uses a hydroelectric dam to provide the nation's power.
District 8
Question 27 of 30
In the movie "The Hunger Games," who is the president of Panem?
Coriolanus Snow
Coriolanus Snow is the president. Actor Donald Sutherland lobbied for the role by writing a personal letter to the film's director, Gary Ross.
Caesar Flickerman
Claudius Templesmith
Question 28 of 30
True or false: In the movie "The Hunger Games," Gale gives Katniss the mockingjay pin.
Katniss first gets the mockingjay pin from a merchant named Greasy Sae.
Question 29 of 30
Which district provides textiles for Panem?
District 6
District 8
Weavers and dressmakers work in District 8.
District 10
Question 30 of 30
What does District 3 manufacture for the people of Panem?
District 3 is full of engineers, technicians and scientists who develop different technologies.


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About Lebanon
The Lebanese Republic is a small, mostly mountainous country in Western Asia, on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. A small country with a population of approximately four million, it was created when the French mandate expanded the borders of the former autonomous Ottoman Mount Lebanon district, forming in September 1920 the Lebanese Republic. Lebanon subsequently became an independent country in 1943.
A demographically and geographically highly diverse country, Lebanon follows a special political system known as confessionalism, distributing power proportionally among its various religious sects, of which more than 18 are officially recognized. No accurate numbers on the distribution of the population per sect are available since the last census was conducted in 1932. Its official language is Arabic and French and French is also widely used. Armenian and English are also widely spoken and understood.
The flag of Lebanon features a cedar in green against a white backdrop, bounded by two horizontal red stripes along the top and bottom. A combination of temperate climate, many historic landmarks and world Heritage sites continues to attract large numbers of tourists to Lebanon annually, despite its periodic political instability.
Economic and Political Ananlysis
Lebanon has a free-market economy and a strong laissez-faire commercial tradition. Although the government promotes foreign investment, the investment climate suffers from many restrictions, delays and obstacles. The Lebanese economy is service-oriented; main growth sectors include banking and tourism. The 1975-90 civil war seriously damaged Lebanon's economic infrastructure, cut national output by half, and derailed Lebanon's position as a regional banking hub and intermediary trade partner. Following the civil war Lebanon rebuilt much of its war-torn physical and financial infrastructure. However, the increased budget deficits and increasing debt was financed by the consecutive governments since the early 1990s through heavy borrowing, mostly from domestic banks. This led to the growing debt and its debt interests burden. The Government pledged many economic and financial reforms at separate international donor conferences during the 2000s, including those made during the Paris III Donor Conference in 2007 following the July 2006 war. However, the full implementation of the reform measures under Paris III, for example privatization and securitization, was undermined and obstructed because of internal political polarization, which was created after the assassination of late Prime Minister Rafik Al Hariri on 14 February 2005. As a result, policy outcomes fell short of the government's Paris III objectives. Moreover, the July 2006 war by Israel on Lebanon was devastating to the economy. A very promising tourist season and strongly resurgent economic activity were interrupted, employment opportunities reduced and unemployment increased. The direct and indirect cost of the war has been officially estimated at $5 billion, or 22% of GDP. The expected 2006 GDP growth rate of 6% was directly compromised during the war, experiencing an 11-point decline to -5%. Around 850 commercial enterprises in the manufacturing and service sectors were destroyed. Public debt rose to the even less tenable level of 180% of GDP. However, an average growth of 8% for the four years period 2007-2010 decreased debt to GDP to 134%. Michel Sleiman was elected President in mid-2008, after the Doha conference that reached a settlement to the May 2008 clashes in Beirut. The National Dialogue process was initiated in order to reconcile the differences among the conflicting parties and agree on a national defense strategy. Five month after the parliamentary elections that were held on 7 June 2009, the new cabinet led by Prime Minister Saad Hariri was formed on 9 November 2009. However, in early 2011, this government collapsed over its backing of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon and the unrest in neighboring Syria and thus economic growth fell to the 1-2% range in 2011-13.
There are no reliable statistics about the actual number of people of Lebanese descent. The diaspora is estimated to range from 15 to 20 million people, far more than the internal population of Lebanon of 4.3 million. Of the diaspora, only 1.2 million are Lebanese citizens.
Brazil hosts the largest Lebanese community; with Argentina, Australia, Canada, USA, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela also have large Lebanese communities.
Poverty Analysis
Before 1998, Lebanon lacked the resources for a poverty profile. In 1998, the Ministry of Social Affairs and UNDP produced "The Mapping of Living Conditions in Lebanon". The study was the first of its kind in Lebanon, and measured poverty and regional disparities at the Kada level in the1990s.
However, the report measured poverty through identifying and assessing unsatisfied basic needs rather than measuring income and expenditure monetarily. In 1998 and the years that followed, the Mapping of Living Conditions became a key reference for identifying the needs of poor populations in various regions, in addition to providing the statistical database for the poverty reduction programs initiatedduring that time. In 2006, due to the need to update the household data and evaluate the programs aimed at reducing poverty, a study by the name of "Comparative Mapping of Living Conditions between 1995 and 2004" used 2004/05 data generated by the "National Survey of Living Conditions and Household Budget Survey" to update the existing poverty profile. The study analyzed the changes in the deprivation levels in Lebanon ten years after the first mapping study. In 2007, a national report entitled.
"Poverty, Growth and Income Distribution in Lebanon," provided a detailed money-metric analysis of poverty in Lebanon, a combined effort between UNDP and the Ministry of Social Affairs. The report calculates a national poverty line based on household expenditures, along with estimating poverty gaps and Gini coefficients.
Lebanon continues to face serious challenges in translating relative financial wealth as a high Middle Income Country, into broad-based, socio-economic progress for its people, with significant regional disparities and pockets of extreme poverty remaining. The encouraging HDI score contrasts with an inequality adjusted IHDI of 0.57 for 2012, while according to the latest MDG progress report; Lebanon is on a path that will likely not meet MDGs 1 and 3 targets, while struggling to achieve MDG 7.
The Syrian conflict has exacerbated economic, political and security challenges, harming key economic drivers such as tourism, trade and banking. Further, with more than half a million refugees now in the country, a figure that may double by year-end, host communities is carrying an immense burden with tensions rising sharply.
Discrimination against women in many aspects of public life remains a significant impediment to social and economic development, with women's share of paid employment is far below men's and women's political participation low. Lebanon has a GII value of 0.433, ranking it 78 out of 148 countries in the 2012 index. In Lebanon, 3.1 percent of parliamentary seats are held by women, and 53 percent of adult women have reached a secondary or higher level of education compared to 55.4 percent of their male counterparts.
Finally, while Lebanon's multi-lingual, confessional and demographic diversity represents a national resource, it also presents considerable challenges to national and political unity in a time of regional turmoil. The difficulties in forming a new government and agreeing on a new electoral law demonstrate the extent of polarization politically.
Lebanon has achieved notable success in making progress towards several Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) since 2000. Supported by strong economic growth in recent years, Lebanon shows progress in each of the HDI indicators. Between 1980 and 2012, Lebanon's life expectancy at birth increased by 6.2 years and expected years of schooling increased by 2.9 years. Mean years of schooling was estimated from educational attainment data available from UNESCO Institute for Statistics for 2007.Lebanon's GNI per capita increased by about 77 percent between 1990 and 2012.
Lebanon's HDI value for 2012 is 0.745—in the high human development category—positioning the country at 72 out of 187 countries and territories. Between 2005 and 2012, Lebanon's HDI value increased from 0.714 to 0.745, an increase of 4 percent or average annual increase of about 0.6 percent.
In addition, reaching gender parity in enrollment at primary, middle and secondary school levels, reducing the maternal mortality rate, increasing the rate of births attended by health professionals and expanding the use of birth control methods all reflect important achievements in the area of health and gender.
UNDP helps the Lebanese government to deliver its mandate, with support services strengthening the judiciary, Parliament, and the Prime Minister's office. We assist in the development of policy and focus closely on ways to improve public and civic administration. Working with the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights, UNDP is a lead partner in the development of the Human Rights National Action Plan. This will enshrine rights for minorities – especially women, children, and people with disabilities and refugees – as well as the right to access public services and institutions for all.


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Strombabble: Schneider, Bernier, Brodeur and Leverage
Thomas Drance
June 29 2012 11:59AM
Now that the Cory Schneider extension is "super official," there's some disagreement about what impact that new contract - and other recent developments on the goaltending market - will have on Roberto Luongo's trade value. Mike Gillis has denied it on several occasions, but the Canucks have been in a "trade Roberto Luongo" posture since April. While they listened to buyers at they draft, a deal was never particularly close, and Gillis' asking price for the team's former captain and franchise goaler remained high. Gillis even admitted, while talking about the lack of bonafide NHL starters, that he's "the problem" on the Luongo trade front.
As Gillis waits, the market shifts beneath him. Over the course of the past six weeks, several exchanges have worked in his favour - in particular Tim Thomas' sabbatical and PIttsburgh trading for and signing Tomas Vokoun - while several others - Tampa trading for Lindback, and more recently the news that Martin Brodeur will test the market on Sunday - have arguably crimped it. Meanwhile with the ink still drying on Cory Schneider's spanking new three year, twelve million dollar deal, the question of what impact that will have on Luongo's value is still up in the air.
Let's get into it, after the jump!
Cory Schneider's contract in no way qualifies as a "hometown discount." It cost the Canucks more to re-sign Schneider (in terms of cap-space) than it cost Boston to re-up Tuuka Rask. Schneider's deal will also a cap-hit higher than the one attached to the deal Winnipeg gave to Ondrej Pavelec - and Pavelec has spent two seasons as an NHL starter.
Four million per for Schneider is roughly market value considering his track record, maybe a bit higher, which, is sensible on the part of both parties since Schneider allowed Gillis and the Canucks to buy out two of his lucrative UFA years. The lack of a "discount" aside, by allowing Mike Gillis "off of the mat" to some extent, Schneider has shown a great deal to commitment to the organization and a remarkable amount of trust in team management. That is his "hometown discount."
Based on the timing of the deal, it's clear that Schneider trusted the team when they said "you'll start for us next season," and he clearly believes Gillis will complete some sort of a Luongo trade before the opening of training camp. Had Schneider held out (which, would've been entirely understandable), had he signed an offer sheet, or had he gone to arbitration without a deal in place; he would've helped to significantly erode Gillis' leverage on the Luongo trade front...
With Schneider locked up, however, Mike Gillis can bide his time. There's no longer the threat of an offer sheet hanging over his head, and no ticking clock counting inexorably down to a mid-July arbitration hearing between Schneider and the club. Gillis now has his ducks in a row and can wait for those teams that are desperate for an elite level starting goalie to meet his exorbitant asking price. Gillis still probably won't get all of what he's asking for - especially if the price remain Gardiner++ or Bjugstad++ - but a potential Luongo deal is complicated enough without the pressures that would've arose had Schneider been less pliable.
Some folks are looking at the situation, and saying it's possible that Gillis' control is diminished as a result of Schneider's new cap-hit. The thinking goes that Vancouver's General Manager is now a "motivated seller," since the Canucks have over 9.2 million in cap-space committed to two players who can never share the ice. But I just don't see how Schneider's contract status has an immediate, direct impact on Luongo's place in the Canucks lineup, since he doesn't really have one anymore. The rub is that he didn't yesterday morning, either.
Despite Gillis' repeated statements to the contrary, anyone who has been paying attention has seen the writing on the wall for months: Luongo was on his way out this offseason regardless of what the team did with Cory. At the draft, potential trade partners thought they had Gillis over a barrel. He had a toxic contract to move, and a lack of cost-certainty in net. Moreover, he appeared vulnerable, and his trading partners had several levers with which to apply pressure on Vancouver's General Manager and those levers included a potential offer sheet to Cory Schneider.
Those levers are gone now, there will be no arbitration hearing, no predatory offer-sheets (unless Eddie Lack receives one), and the Canucks know what they'll be paying for their starter next season. In the meantime Luongo's status hasn't changed at all - he's going to be moved at some point this offseason, just as he was going to be before Schneider ever put his autograph on a contract extension. Gillis has relieved some of the situational pressure on his end, while maintaining the same posture he had last week, and the week before. I can't fathom how that can be described as a "net loss" for him in terms of his leverage.
Even with a bonafide starter in Martin Brodeur and a tantalizing young goaltender in Jonathan Bernier emerging as options over the past twenty-four hours, Luongo remains the best goaltender on the market by a country mile. Also, with the way the goaltending market is looking in light of the Rinne, Quick, Pavelec signings, you have to think that Luu is looking like alright value at his 5.4 million dollar cap-hit
I'd still be shocked if Gillis actually managed to get a top-prospect and a useful roster player in return for Luongo. Luongo is an excellent goaltender but that contract is still limiting, so the market will remain relatively soft. But, with Cory Schneider signed, I'd be equally surprised if Gillis had to take a bad contract back in return. Certainly a scenario in which the Canucks made a desperation trade for someone like Mike Komisarek was more feasible while Schneider's status remained a question mark.
At the end of the day, Jonathan Bernier and Martin Brodeur just aren't the slam-dunk starters coveted by the General Managers in Toronto, and Miami; and two buyers are all you need to drive up the price of an asset on the trade market.
I don't normally post on CN, however I have been following the Lou saga a lot because it's 1.) Fanscinating and 2.) Stombone is awesome on Twitter.
The only thing I can't figure out is how in the world he's not playing for the wolves next season. He's got a FULL NTC for the next two seasons, and from all reports he's not waving it to go to Columbus any time soon. Toronto is NEVER going to give Gillis anything for Lou and will probably go after Bernier first if the cost is to high on Lou. Florida already has Jose Theodore and he put up almost similar numbers to Lou last year on a much worse Panthers team and has much better contract than Lou, they also have Markstrom coming up and will probably could be the starter in a year or two. Unless Gillis gives a reason for Florida to take Lou I don't see any reason Tallon would take him. If some reason such as Hell freezing over, Broduer leaves the Devils maybe a deal can be reached there. It's quiet there, a lot closer of a flight back to Florida and be a good system for Lou.
I think the only way that Lou doesn't end up in Chicago(wolves) is if Lou goes on waivers and one of NYI, EDM, CLB takes him as they all really need some good goaltending, but I really doubt Lou would ever waive his NTC to go to those places and let Gillis get an asset for him.
He is a Fantastic goalie and I'd love him on my team. But Cap floor teams are not going to want him till his real dollars are lower than Cap dollars and as good as Lou is, Cap floor teams are usually none to big on 10+ year deals, especially with 6 more years at 6.7 million per season. His cap hit only makes sense to a cap ceiling team right now.
I keep seeing names like Gardiner or Gudbranson thrown about, but I just don't see any scenario where that is the return, Gillis would easily be the best GM in the league if that were the case, and who ever he was dealing with would be the worst......... LOUNGO IS GETTING TRADE TO CALGARY FOR GIORDANO!!!!
June 29 2012, 02:30PM
I like what Gillis is doing, because I guarantee he knows he's asking so much. By doing so, he diminishes the risk of having to rush into something, which he clearly doesn't want to, and can test what people are actually willing to give up. Once he knows the maximum return he can get, be it from Toronto, Florida or someone else, he can pull the trigger.
Good Stuff!
Put me in the 'this helps the Luongo trade' camp.
Canucks can keep both goalies (if they have to) until Kesler is healthy in the hopes that an injury pops up to a contending team..or even until the TD ..then Lui's value goes up... yes its a gamble but one I think is worth it if the market is soft now. The Canucks as automatic playoff team due to weak division don't need the extra cap space until then...this is better than giving him away...!


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HI, just wondering if anyone has any advice about stopping daytime breastfeeding. My 22month old is extremely demanding in the daytime, pulling at clothes, crying hard etc. if I try and distract her. I am happy to keep on feeding her to sleep at night and first thing, but would really like to stop the daytime snacks. I work a couple of days a week and she's fine with my partner and mum, but as soon as I'm around she becomes really upset and wants to feed continually. I'm basically ready to stop but she isn't. Not sure what to do. Thanks
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There have been many times over the past 3 years with my daughter when I have wanted to change my daughter's breastfeeding behaviors. I have found that just telling her what I would like to do differently and why was very effective -- both for me clarifying what I really want and why and how important it really is -- and so that she and I can work together as a team. Sometimes are solutions have ended being something other than what I thought of but that works better for her than my original idea did.
Hope this helps!
A good place to start might be to add some kind of restriction to her nusing. Many people restrict nursing to certain times so that the LO learns that there is no point in asking during non-nursing times. Or, some moms, find it helpful to restrict nursing to certain locations. Having to go to an out of the way corner of the house can be a deterant to some LO who don't want such a long interuption from their play.
Working on "nursing manner" might be helpful as well. I know for me teaching my LO to not tug at my shirt and to ask politely to nurse made me feel a lot more positive about our nursing relationship. I've found these fairly easily to teach though it often involves an initial increase in the amount I nurse. For instance, if I'm trying to prevent shirt tugging I'll gently remove my LO's hand from my shirt and ask her to use words instead of tugging on my shirt. If she then verbally asks to nurse, I'll nurse her, if she goes back to tugging I'll repeat the process until she gives up on tugging. If, at the beginning of all this, I let her nurse evertime she asks she gets the idea pretty quick that asking to nurse politely works but that shirt tugging doesn't. Only after this is well established would I try and decrease nursing.
It might also help to find some activities that both of you like doing together that would provide her with some the attention/touch/eye contact she gets from nursing.
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Those are some good ideas Jessica.
I have found that sometimes when we are restiricting something (nursing for example) and the kid realizes this...it can make them want it MORE!!! I second teaching her nursing manners. I think limiting nursing sessions will work better if you have a day or two where you make yourself avalible to nurse when ever she wants (while encouraging nursing manners) After she is less anxiety filled and "Why won't Mommy let me nurse! Is she mad at me, did I do something wrong?" or whatever and moves to another place of "I know Mommy loves me she is letting me nurse" to "Mommy will let me nurse just a little later"
Every child is different in how they approach nursing restrictions. My 26m old is night weaned and I have resticted most daytime feedings because this pregnancy is wearing me out! I still want him to be a nursing child for various reasons so some days I have to remind him that I am still avalible. I have used the word "finished" with him from the start of restricting the length and time of some nursing sessions. When he was smaller the "finished" was soft, meaning sometimes I would realize how much he still needed it and 'give in'. As he has aged he really does seem to understand and accept this most of the time. If he insists and there are other considerations at the time (a cold, grumpy, sleepy baby etc) the meaning becomes soft again. One of his favorite times to nurse is just after waking up. I have been uncomfortable laying in the bed after I wake up so tell him "we will nusrse downstairs" Now he KNOWS that and wants me to take him downstairs right away. Sometimes I will tell him that I need a drink first and he allows me to get one before I sit down. The thing is he KNOWS that I intend to nurse to when we sit in our regular nursing spot. Maybe that is something you can do to guide her nursing desires, have a certain spot and/or times that are designated nursing times. The franticness you describe her having may just be insecurity about "WHEN will mama let me nurse again!!!"
I hope you both figure something out that works. Please let us know how things are going!


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FlamesNation chats with Sven Baertschi
Ryan Pike
July 18 2012 09:09AM
Since last year's draft, it's been a series of highs and lows for Sven Baertschi. The lows, thankfully, weren't particularly low – Baertschi missed several games due to injury and failed to make a huge impact at the World Juniors in Calgary.
However, the rest of Baertschi's season was rather impressive. He racked up a stellar 94 points in just 47 games and added 34 points in 22 playoff games as he lead the Portland Winterhawks to their second consecutive berth in the WHL finals. He also was summoned to Calgary on an emergency recall when the Flames were riddled with injuries and, despite being the youngest player on the club, scored three goals in five games.
Poised to (hopefully) make the jump to the Calgary Flames full-time in next season, Baertschi spoke with FlamesNation's Ryan Pike last week at development camp.
Ryan Pike: How did your last season go?
Sven Baertschi: Well. It went well. It was really good. A good run again in Portland. We were really close. It's tough that we didn't make it, but that chance was there again and we just didn't use it and it's tough in the end to go off the ice as a loser. Especially in the finals, to go through it twice.
It was great for Portland. They didn't have that many people coming to the games. They didn't have the players they had over the past three years, so it's been a big improvement there and I was really proud of the team for the whole season.
RP: Given that you're likely turning pro next season, what do you take away from your time in Portland?
SB: The whole thing was a good experience for me... It was just a huge learning process for me. Getting used to North American hockey, getting used to learning a new language, getting used to living somewhere else – almost by yourself, your family's not with you. It went well for me, personally, and if I didn't come over, I probably wouldn't have been drafted that high and be here in Calgary. I mean, to go to Portland, I say it all the time, it's the best decision I've ever made in hockey. I don't regret anything there. In the end, to have the chance twice, in the end it's tough, but the chance was there so I shouldn't be too sad about it.
RP: You're one of the lucky junior players to have had a chance to test yourself at the NHL level before turning pro full-time. Based on your time up in Calgary, what do you feel you need to work on to be a full-time NHL player?
SB: I've got to work on everything. It's not that there's just certain things I want to work on, the whole package needs to be like that. I want to be sure I can keep playing the same way I've played...I want to make sure I get better in everything I do on the ice, so I make sure I get stronger in the summer, I make sure I work on my skills during the summer. The whole thing is to make sure I'm ready when it starts, the camp and everything.
RP: Did anybody give you any advice when you were in Calgary about making the jump to the NHL or any challenges they had to overcome?
SB: I talked a lot to Jarome [Iginla] and he helped me a lot and everything. It's just keep working hard and you're going to be here one day and just keep going. He was a huge help for me. He gave me a lot of confidence and I just got to do what he told me. He's won everything there is in hockey, so I believe in him.
RP: Do you have any plans for the rest of your summer?
SB: Well, you know, I'm working out at home, going back to Switzerland and I want to spend as much time as I can with my family. I had a pretty short summer last summer because of combine and the draft and everything. It's been a little more now and it's been good. I love my trainer at home, he really takes care of me, makes sure I work hard, makes sure that I eat the right things and everything. It's been really good, so I want to keep doing that and so far it's worked out well.
July 18 2012, 09:45AM
" I talked a lot to Jarome [Iginla] and he helped me a lot and everything. It's just keep working hard and you're going to be here one day and just keep going. He was a huge help for me. He gave me a lot of confidence and I just got to do what he told me." this is why iggy needs to stay!
July 18 2012, 10:52AM
If he really hates to lose...can you see him leaving next year (or waiving his NMC), cause I have my doubts about the current team doing any more winning then the last 3 versions.
July 18 2012, 10:55AM
I could see it going either way. He may hate to lose, but he likely sees the Flames as 'his' team (and his claim in that sense would be as legitimate as it can get for a player), so he probably does want to win specifically with this team - perhaps at the cost of a strong contention for the cup.
Should've asked Sven how he feels about being on the same ice again with the goalie who stopped Portland from advancing in the playoffs, and then bungled his way to being trounced from the Memorial Cup.
I too find it encouraging that Iginla is getting such high praise from the kids. He's certainly a good leader and hates to lose (I don't doubt those), but it begs the question - why does Iginla coast on many nights? Why are his post-loss interviews not filled with rage? One way to be a leader is to lead by example - score key goals, make big hits, don't ever give up. Iginla doesn't do this much anymore.
Maybe his age finally is catching up to him.
I for one am very excited for this upcoming season. It's unlikely that there will be a lockout for the whole season, maybe a few months or something like that, but that just makes for tons of condensed games just like what happened with the NBA!
I'm intrigued by the idea of having Sven with Hudler and Cervenka for the 3rd line, or 2nd line, however it works out. It'll be interesting to watch during training camp. I think Sven is the most exciting thing to happen to this team in years.
The Upcoming Season: With the additions of Cammalleri, Cervenka, Hudler, Backlund (healthy and improved hopefully) and Baertschi, I feel like the Flames have really added to their lineup in terms of quality top 9 forwards. Who's to say if we make the playoffs, but as you can see, L.A. made it happen, so why can't we? Mind you L.A. had much more to work with but who knows?
July 18 2012, 12:13PM
@ Austin
Agreed about Sven. Most exciting prospect since Dion & I would say even moreso.
Disagree about Calgary perhpas contending if they sneak in. Calgary still is missing something contending teams have - top line players that drive posession or hold their own against other top lines. Like the last 3 years, playoffs are possible - contention for the cup.... not so much. If they did go deep I think it would be a fluke/luck vs. actual team quality unfortunately.
That being said, I am also excited for the upcoming season to see what the new roster will shape up like. I also think Sven/Cervanka/Hudler should be the 2nd line & give all the heavy lifting to glencross/backlund/stempniak (or maybe Comeau)
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There's little to no chance that the Flames win a cup through luck, but if they won in the first round I'd be overjoyed. Either way if we lose in the first round of the playoffs we still get a top 20 pick at next years draft. I hear it's going to be a good one...
July 18 2012, 01:07PM
For what it's worth, every player I've spoken with that mentioned Jarome went on and on about [a] what a great leader he is in the room and [b] how much he hates to lose.
Sounds good but doesn't square with the reality that I've witnessed during his tenure with the Flames.
He shows zero percent passion in any post game interview I've ever seen him give and trots out the same banal boilerplate lines whenever they lose or miss the playoffs. For the last number of years he drifts through chunks of the season and hovers at centre ice more often than not.
Hell, I saw way more passion from my captains playing high school basketball and club soccer especially when we were losing.
For all the losing Jarome has witnessed here, has he actually ever called out one of his teammates or the team play in general?? Sorry, but where I come from that is what the captain should do from time to time...Jarome seems to prefer armchair GM and simply has guys shipped out...that is why we miss Regehr more than anything else and why his trade was a loss - at least Regehr had the balls to call out his team.
Jarome is still a top six forward but captain material? I'd pass it onto Giordano at this point...he at least seems a little ornery at times.
With Jarome at the helm it will always be Flames CC in that dressing room...not gonna win championships with that environment.
No wonder your the forgotten man, you have no idea what your talking about...
This notion of someone's tone or lack thereof rage in interviews is asinine. You'll never see Jarome rage in an interview. His father taught him better. He is a soft spoken guy and treats everyone respectfully.
All season so many fans kept complaining that Brent Sutter didn't smile. Smiling on the bench doesn't equal wins or compensate for an underachieving team.
What, if Hartley's face goes red and the veins are popping out of his neck then are we going to say Bob is too hard on the players.
Iggy leads by example, he can do what he can. He's not the Iggy of 8 years ago. He's played over 1,000 games but has scored 513 goals. Sure, he's not fleet of foot or great defensively but he contributes offensively and will be a good mentor to Baertschi.
July 19 2012, 01:32AM
I think we get a small window of what players are really like through interviews. A leader shouldn't call guys out in public through the media. He should do it in the dressing room, and probably one on one. Iggy's probably been to too many media training sessions to do anything so stupid as to call out individuals in public. You want to lose a room, that's the fast track. The Flames to me, seem especially good at keeping things locked down. Rarely do they suffer a black eye in the public. Like last years flu shot queue jumping. Unless you're part of the team, debating his leadership skills is nothing more than personal opinion. If he wasn't a good Captain, he probably wouldn't be Captain anymore, and he probably would stop popping up in the most respected player polls done every year. He's the second longest tenured(active)Captain in the league for a reason, in my estimation. But that is only my opinion. I've never met the guy.


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