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On the morning of Friday, February 2, the Stanley Cup was flown with the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes to Washington Dulles International Airport, located in Dulles, Virginia, about 25 miles from the White House. The Carolina squad was giddy with excitement, anxious to see the White House and meet President Bush.
The plane landed late in the morning, and waiting at the Dulles Airport were three guests who added a surprising and very emotional touch to the official proceedings. Matt Cullen and Aaron Ward, now playing with the New York Rangers, were given permission to join their Stanley Cup teammates for the occasion, while Martin Gerber was given the same privilege by his current team, the Ottawa Senators. It certainly made the celebration complete.
The team went on a sightseeing tour of Washington, D.C. "On September 11, 2001, a disaster befell our country," started the tour guide. You could hear a pin drop on the bus. "American Airlines flight 77 was crashed into the Pentagon here in Arlington County, Virginia." Every player and team official scurried over to the right side of the bus to observe. The tour continued, with the guide pointing to monuments of great significance. "You'll note that, to your right, is the Canadian Embassy," stated the guide. "It is the embassy closest to the White House."
After security cleared each of the players and officials present, including the dog sniffing the Stanley Cup, the guests were escorted to the East Wing where they received a briefing prior to their reception with President Bush. The Hurricanes got the opportunity to examine the impressive presidential portraits in the Wing, and were allowed to poke their noses into several different rooms.
At 2:13 PM, President Bush entered the room, and the team was beaming like it was picture day at public school. The president has a wonderful sense of humour, and exhibited it as he began his address to the Stanley Cup champions. "It's a pretty big deal for a guy that doesn't know how to ice skate to welcome the Carolina Hurricanes to the White House. We appreciate you coming," he began. "Y'know, I'm not sure what's prettier, the Stanley Cup or Mike Commodore's hair!" The entire team howled at the reference to their popular teammate. "I'm a little disappointed you got a haircut, but, welcome," added the President.
Commodore couldn't resist, and thanked the president. But the teasing wasn't quite over. "I was a little surprised to see that he's not wearing his robe!" The big defenceman blushed, turning as red as his hair.
President Bush continued. "At the start of this season, this team was ranked twenty-eighth out of thirty teams. I like to be around people that keep expectations low!" General manager Jim Rutherford was laughing so hard, the tears were running down his cheeks. "But instead of listening to the prognosticators, this team had a 112-point season. They had 52 wins. They win the Stanley Cup. They're here at the White House. Congratulations to you!" It was a moment of immense pride for each member of the Hurricanes.
President Bush sent his best wishes to team owner Peter Karmanos, who had recently undergone surgery and was unable to attend the White House reception. After congratulating the Karmanos family and Jim Rutherford, the president acknowledged the rest of the Hurricanes. "I welcome the captain of this team, Rod Brind'Amour, and the players. I appreciate the coach. Peter, you've done a heck of a good job. It's not easy to be a coach of a successful team, and I appreciate the spirit that you brought to this club."
As a former owner of Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers, the president has an appreciation for the efforts of the unsung heroes who help make successes occur. "I want to thank all the people associated with this club. I particularly want to pay tribute to the equipment managers and the locker room people. Players get all the credit and all the glory, but they would tell you firsthand, they wouldn't be able to skate every day if somebody wasn't there making sure that the uniforms were ready and doing all the hard work. The games end late. These folks are toiling long into the night, preparing for the next day's practice. And so we welcome not only the players and the management and the coaches and the families, but all those who make a successful franchise run. We're really glad you're here at the White House."
Several others distinguished guests looked on, including NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. Although it's not the first time the Hurricanes had come face to face with senators, the kind this Carolina team faces usually includes Jason Spezza and Wade Redden. On this date, however, Senators Bob Dole and Richard Burr were on hand to observe the ceremony, as well as Congressman Howard Coble, who was proudly sporting a baseball cap from the Carolina Hurricanes. In addition, several hockey teams were in attendance, and the youngsters were also mentioned by President Bush. "I want to welcome the young hockey teams that are here, the local Virginia state teams. Thanks for coming to see what champs look like. The idea is to skate hard, work hard, and make the right choices and someday, you'll be standing up here at the White House!" With heads nodding in agreement, the president added a further tag that made the crowds chuckle. "I'm probably not going to be here."
President Bush, who clearly has enjoyed reading 'Stanley Cup Journal,' made mention of a number of events that took place over the summer with the Stanley Cup champions. "Hurricane players took the Cup on many adventures. It went to Russia, Ukraine, Sweden, the Czech Republic, of course, Canada and the United States. Goalie Cam Ward took the Cup home to Canada and he ate some corn pops out of it. And then he took it to visit his grandmother, and the other residents at the seniors' home where she lives. He used the Cup to bring some joy in people's lives."
There was a clear message being delivered as the president continued outlining player's adventures with the magnificent Stanley Cup. "Several players took the Cup to children's hospitals in their home towns. The captain of the team brought the Cup to a charity golf tournament, where he helped raise $112,000 for the fight against cystic fibrosis. Defenceman Glen Wesley took the Cup to the Wounded Warriors Barracks at Camp Lejeune. Here's what he says: 'What better way to thank the troops who fight for our country and defend our freedoms.' And I appreciate you doing that, Glen."
Then, President Bush told the story of Peter Laviolette. "A lot of people inspired the Carolina Hurricanes on their way to victory, but none more than a young girl named Julia Rowe. Julia lives just down the street from the coach. They're buddies. As the playoffs approached, she learned that she had suffered a relapse of childhood leukemia and would have to undergo intensive chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. Inspired by Julia's fight, these tough guys launched a campaign to raise money and awareness for the fight against leukemia. Julia followed every moment of the Stanley Cup finals from her bed in Duke University. She got to join the team on the victory parade. The coach reports that today, she's back home and doing well. She's incredibly proud of her friends who won the Stanley Cup."
In conclusion, President Bush punctuated the anecdotes with a valuable lesson, delivered with his usual humour. "What I'm telling you is, this group of men, they're a class act. They're obviously great athletes -- all you have to do is look at their noses to know that!" The guys laughed heartily, but roared as the president threw out another zinger: "Appreciate you putting your false teeth in!" But President Bush then continued with a more serious message. "More important to me is the fact that they've got good hearts, and they bring class to their profession. They set an example for young folks who watch them perform on the ice."
Reference was made to a motivational sign that hangs in the Hurricanes' dressing room. It reads: 'It's not about me, it's about the guy in front of me.' President George Bush punctuated the visit with his thanks. "One reason they're here is because they understand that when you serve something greater than yourself, the team or your community, you become a true champ. And so, on behalf of the White House people, we welcome you. Congratulations to true champs. God bless."
Jim Rutherford presented the president with a Carolina jersey as well as a Stanley Cup ring, the first time a team has ever given a head of state such a special memento.
Regrettably, the reception concluded as quickly as it had arrived. Within twenty minutes, President Bush had made his exit and the team was marshalled out of the White House. The current team took a charter back to Carolina while the Stanley Cup traveled once again to Dulles Airport, this time in the company of Messrs. Cullen, Ward and Gerber, who, once there, were heading off in various directions in order to hook up with their respective teams. There is little doubt that the White House trip made the three somewhat melancholy, in spite of the fact that they are greatly enjoying their new situations. Nonetheless, to paraphrase the sage words of Fred Shero, coach of the 1974 Stanley Cup champion Philadelphia Flyers, the 2006 Carolina Hurricanes won together as a team, and will now walk together forever.
The Stanley Cup arrived back in Toronto late on Friday, February 2, and was prepared for a new adventure that the next day, would return it to its birthplace.
On February 4, 1889, Lord and Lady Stanley and their party, which included son Edward and daughter Isobel, observed their first hockey game during the Montreal Winter Carnival. Seated at the Victoria Skating Rink, the Stanleys watched the Montreal Victorias edge the Montreal Hockey Club by a score of 2-1.
Lord Stanley enjoyed the new but unusual game, but it was the children who embraced hockey like child with a party balloon. On returning to Rideau Hall, the Governor General's Ottawa residence, 14-year-old Isobel Stanley formed a women's team, likely the first of its kind, while Edward introduced his brothers Arthur and Algernon to this game of hockey. The three Stanley boys created a team called the Rideau Rebels, comprised of a revolving cast that often included Members of Parliament and senators. Watching with great pride as his children embraced the new game of hockey, Lord Frederick Stanley became the de facto first 'Hockey Dad.'
As enthusiasm for hockey grew among Lord Stanley's family and friends, so did the Governor General's interest in the game. He was no stranger to the Rideau Rink, and lustily cheered on the excellent Ottawa Hockey Club. When his children encouraged him to sponsor a championship trophy for hockey in Canada, Lord Stanley agreed. At a banquet held at the Russell House Hotel on March 18, 1892 to honour the Ottawa Hockey Club, a letter was read on behalf of the Governor General by his aide-de-camp, Lord Kilcoursie. 'I have for some time past been thinking that it would be a good thing if there were a challenge cup which should be held from year to year by the champion hockey team in the Dominion,' it began. 'Considering the general interest which the matches now elicit, and in the importance of having the game played fairly and under rules generally recognized, I am willing to give as cup, which shall be held from year to year by the winning team.'
Therefore, the idea for hockey's championship trophy was born at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, prompted by Stanley's children, who often played on the adjacent Rideau Hall Rink. On Saturday, February 3, the Stanley Cup, looking substantially different than the one that arrived at the same location in May 1893, was returned home to its birthplace.
The idea originated because of the Hockey Hall of Fame's biography 'Lord Stanley: The Man Behind The Cup,' co-written by Kevin Shea and Jason Wilson, and was embraced by the Governor General's office. Duncan Mousseau, the Director of Programming and Planning for Rideau Hall, was responsible for executing the idea of bringing the Stanley Cup home to the place of its birth. The event was built into the Governor General's Winter Celebration, which coincides with the immensely popular Winterlude, held by the City of Ottawa beginning each February.
The plane containing the Stanley Cup was delayed by more than an hour in Toronto, but arrived in Ottawa safe and sound, escorted by a vehicle sent by Rideau Hall. The trophy, polished and gleaming, was taken to the Tent Room, at one time a vice regal tennis court, but today, a magnificent hall with portraits of British-born Governors General hanging elegantly from the walls. Lord Frederick Stanley's portrait, created by Sir Hubert Von Herkomer, hangs near the entrance to the room on the right hand side.
Two minor hockey teams had earned the privilege to visit Rideau Hall and get their photographs taken with the Stanley Cup. Mindful of the reverence that permeates the hall, the young boys, each wearing their team jerseys, were led to the front of the hall, and gasped when they approached Lord Stanley's trophy. The official Rideau Hall photographer took their pictures, and they left with great memories that will endure a lifetime.
The Stanley Cup was placed at the far end of the Tent Room. Between the entrance and the trophy were several tables with displays of Lord Stanley's biography and photographs of Lord Stanley, his family and hockey teams popular during Stanley's term as Governor General (1888 to 1893). It was a slice of an era few of us fully appreciate, but Mr. Mousseau was outstanding in showing the authors where certain photographs would have been taken, the Rideau Hall Rink and other historic areas pertaining specifically to Lord Stanley or hockey.
At 11:30, Her Excellency Michaelle Jean, His Excellency Jean-Daniel Lafond and their daughter, seven-year-old Marie-Eden, entered the Tent Room and immediately strode over to the Stanley Cup. Her Excellency was in awe, and carefully placed her hands on the silver patina of Lord Stanley's legacy. Sporting an outstanding red hockey jersey with a maple leaf emblem on the chest and Rideau Hall crests on the shoulder, Madame Jean examined the Stanley Cup, mentioning names of some of the great teams and players she discovered as she ran her finger along the engravings.
The Governor General and her husband were then introduced to Kevin Shea and Jason Wilson, authors of the Lord Stanley biography. "Oh, this is going to be a bestseller for sure," she exclaimed, and was then presented with her own copy of the book. "How could it not be? It's about Canada's history and its favourite sport!" Then, Their Excellencies were introduced to Philip Pritchard, the Keeper of the Cup from the Hockey Hall of Fame. "You know you have the greatest job in the world, don't you?" stated the Governor General. "Well, yes, I guess I do, but you've got a pretty great job, too," Phil said, making the Governor General laugh. Awaiting photographers snapped off shot after shot while TV cameras caught all the activity.
"Lift up the Cup," suggested one photographer, and turning to Phil, the Governor General asked, "May I?"
"Sure, but we ask that only Stanley Cup champions hoist the Stanley Cup over their heads," explained Pritchard, explaining protocol. "Don't you worry. I haven't earned that right," chuckled Her Excellency.
After an explosion of light from the cameras caught every moment of the Governor General's embrace of the Cup, Their Excellencies were introduced to the Fenn family, publishers of 'Lord Stanley' as well as the Hockey Hall of Fame's other books. Harold Fenn, the company founder and president, had come in to Ottawa from Toronto with his wife Sylvia. Publisher Jordan Fenn, their son, had arrived by train with his wife Kim and adorable son Stewart. Mike Fenn, Jordan's brother and a huge hockey fan, was also present.
The Governor General took special interest in two-year-old Stewart, who will have to be reminded of the special day through photos as he slept through the reception with Their Excellencies.
Michaelle Jean and Jean-Daniel Lafond are wonderfully warm individuals, full of life and genuine affection for people. Worried about protocol but sensing that the Governor General was open to a little fun, Phil Pritchard shyly asked the Governor General for a favour. "My son, Quinn, is reading a book titled 'Flat Stanley,'" he began. "As part of the book, each reader is to create their own Flat Stanley and get pictures taken with their Flat Stanley in fun and exciting places. I can't think of a place more exciting than Rideau Hall, Your Excellency, and I'm wondering if you will have your picture taken with Quinn's Flat Stanley beside the Stanley Cup?"
While everyone laughed, the Governor General gladly took Flat Stanley and said, "I'd be happy to. I have been asked before, you know!" The cameras whirred with activity, catching Flat Stanley and the Stanley Cup with Governor General Michaelle Jean.
With warm handshakes and kind words, Their Excellencies thanked all participants for visiting Rideau Hall and wished all well. At the back of the room, hundreds of fans, anxious to get their picture taken with the Stanley Cup, began filing into Rideau Hall's historic and magnificent Tent Room. It was twelve noon, and for the next three hours, fans examined the photographs of Lord Stanley's era, then stood happily beside the Stanley Cup for the souvenir of a lifetime.
At 3:00 PM, in need of returning to Toronto for another function, the Stanley Cup was picked up by Phil Pritchard, the Keeper of the Cup. "Ahhhh!" rang a chorus, knowing that time had evaporated yet with a couple hundred more fans still waiting to see the trophy. "No one will leave disappointed," he promised, and walked the Cup past each of the fans, who got a chance to take a quick picture or place their hands on the special trophy. Outside in the crisp Ottawa air, with the bite of skates on ice prominently heard in the distance, Pritchard packed the Stanley Cup in its case. A spontaneous round of applause ensued.
It had been a magnificent day! No, in fact, it had been consecutive magnificent days!
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Greg Mankiw pointed this press release from Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). I had mentioned this in assorted links for today, but on readng the press release in detail, it deserves a separate post.
(AZA) today called for shovel-ready zoo and aquarium infrastructure projects to be eligible for Federal stimulus funding.
According to a 2008 national public opinion survey 79 percent of Americans believe that zoos and aquariums are good for their local economy, and an impressive 80 percent believe that zoos and aquariums are important enough to local communities to be supported by government funding.
Well, well. All they are saying is that they should be made a part of Obama's fiscal stimuls plan. They should also be given government finances under the plan to build zoos and aquariums around US. And they have some strong support to back their arguments:
Many zoos have their roots in the Great Depression, when the Federal Work Projects Administration (WPA) helped build many zoos across America. In more recent times, aquariums have been successful anchors of waterfront renewal and development.
"Zoos and aquariums will deliver incredible value for the Federal government," added Maddy. "Investment in these institutions will pay-off twice, first in immediate job creation, and second, in the environmental education of our children for years to come."
It may sound funny to most but looks quite practical and do-able. It might not get that much opposition as well. There is always a debate on whether we should have zoos/aquariums at all in the first place but let us leave that to experts. I am only thinking from the fiscal stimuls perspective.
The initial draft of Obama's plan shows he is pretty keen to make public buildings more energy efficient. Now, apart from zoos and aquariums he could also build facilities/exhibitions that teach future children the virtues of energy efficiency.
Paul Krugman in his blog remarked:
Seriously, we are in very deep trouble. Getting out of this will require a lot of creativity, and maybe some luck too.
Some creativity is beginning to show. It is also much better to read these proposals than all the tough papers on fiscal stimulus being pointed these days.


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Panel 11: A Jewish farm in County Down
Many of the Kindertransport children work in agriculture. Revisit to the site of the Millisle Jewish farming colony in Northern Ireland (1938-1948). "Where are those who lived here in years that have gone? Where are the builders?" - Samuel Ha-Nagid
Panel 12: The lost families
"My heart, my heart is moved for those that died. My soul will not be comforted for those that died by fire" - Joseph Ha Cohen, The Vale of Tears, c. 1575.
Panel 13: Retribution
The refugee commandos and parachutists; the volunteers to the Jewish Brigade; 1942-1945. "He hath sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound." - Isaiah.


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We returned home Friday after 8 fantastic days on STX. We will certainly return. Actually thinking of 6 to 8 weeks next winter if we can find the right place (and price ) . We stayed at Villa La Chatiere in Judith's Fancy. A great villa and location. The owners were terrific.
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We were recently reading a Bill Simmon's column from ESPN, Page 2, entitled "NBA Trade Value Index." In the article Simmons ranks the top-40 NBA players based on their respective values to their team. In theory a team would trade one of their players for any player ranked ahead of that player. Simmons takes into account more than the players ability. He considers various factors such as age, ability, contract, etc. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline fast approaching, this got us thinking. Which players in the Devil Rays organization are the most valuable to the team. So we set out to come up with a Trade Value Index for the Devil Rays. We weren't so foolish to think we could rank every player in the organization, so we needed a logical cut-off. Our desire was to include every member of the 40-man roster as well as the team's top prospects. So we decided to create a list that when finished would include every member of the 40-man roster, assuming that a number of players not on the 40-man roster would be ranked ahead of the last player from the 40-man roster. In other words, we would rank every player in the organization that is as valuable or more valuable than Travis Lee (the least valuable member of the 40-man roster). Ultimately this included 67 players.
In ranking the players, we considered many factors, including current ability, potential, contract status, age, as well as future with the organization. This last factor comes into effect if one player in the minors is stuck behind another player with more ability. For example, Elijah Dukes loses some value because the team has Rocco Baldelli and Carl Crawford already firmly entrenched on the major league roster and Delmon Young is slated to be the right fielder of the future. Another factor is team needs. Pitchers may be ranked ahead of a more "talented" fielder because the team has a stronger need for pitching at the major league level.
Ultimately, when looking at the rankings, the question should be, "If team A offered Player X, and they wanted one of two Devil Rays players, which one would the Front Office be less likely to part with?" For example, if the Florida Marlins offered the Devil Rays Dontrelle Willis…and they asked for either Scott Kazmir or Carl Crawford, which one would the front office be more willing to give up. In our rankings, the team would give the Marlins Crawford before they would give up Kazmir. So this is why a player like Julio Lugo is very low on the list. He does not have that much value to the team. He is an extremely talented player, but he makes a lot of money and he is a free agent at the end of the season and not likely to be resigned by the team. Therefore it would take much less for another team to acquire Lugo from the Devil Rays than a player like Wes Bankston even though Lugo is clearly a better player.
A couple of notes on the Rankings…
- We aknowledge that there may be errors in the "Contract Status" and "Roster Status" columns and strongly encourage anybody to let us know so that we can have the most accurate information.
- We are confident that most players are at least in the general area of where they should be ranked. However, this listing is a work in progress and we are open to any ideas or suggestions you may have. Don't like the position of a certain player? Let us know. Do you think Travis Lee is more valuable to the team? We will certainly listen to your argument.
- That being said, couple of players were troublesome. The biggest example is Josh Hamilton. We have no way to know how valuable the organization considers Hamilton at this point. Would the team part with him for a mid-level prospect, or do they still consider his potential too much to give up on him? We have Josh at #21, but we could see him in the list anywhere from #15 to #45.
- We almost put Jeff Neimann at #4, ahead of B. J. Upton and Rocco Baldelli. In fact, as soon as Neimann regains his arm strength and endurance, we think he could ultimately reach #1, ahead of Scott Kazmir. He is that good.
- Salaries with * next to them are the player's '06 salary. These players are not arbitration eligible yet and their '07 salary should be comparable to their '06 salary unless the team works out a long-term contract with that player. The only player we can see that happening with is Scott Kazmir. In fact we actually expect it. Kazmir's agent has a track record of negotiating long-term contracts for young stars that go into the players arbitration years and first year(s) of free agency. This was the route taken with Travis Hafner and the same route taken by the Devil Rays with Crawford and Baldelli.
- The rankings are flexible and in constant flux. For example, Andrew Sonnanstine is ranked higher than he would have been a month ago after pitching 4 complete game shutouts in seven starts and going 7-0 over that span. Our goal is to update this list periodically.
After we ranked the top 67 players in the organization, we then decided to project the 2007 40-man roster and potential payroll. We are basing this solely on the players in the organization now. Obviously the team will sign a few free agents and trades are likely to be made and when these changes are made, we will incorporate them into the rankings and the projected roster.
A couple of notes on the projected 40-man roster…
- We take a stab at guessing the 2007 salary every member of the 2007 40-man roster. Interestingly, the projected payroll for 2007 is only $25 million. This is down considerably from the 2006 payroll of $43 million. And this includes $4 million for Scott Kazmir if he does sign a long-term contract. That number could potentially be less, but probably not more. This could be an interesting development for the team as the young players continue to develop. If we are reading this right and we like to think we are, the Rays may be setting themselves up to make a big free agent splash in 2008, when the team may only need one or two pieces to contend for a playoff spot.
- We are working under the assumption that all players that are eligible for arbitration will be offered arbitration. This is unlikely to happen, but it is difficult to project exactly who will not be offered arbitration. We could guess, but we choose not to at this point.
- There are several players that are to be free agents at the end of the season, and if they are not traded, we don't see any of them being re-signed by the team, but that could change. This includes Sean Burroughs. The team has a $2.25 million option on him for 2007. There is no chance the team will exercise that option and Sean will become a free agent. However, in Burroughs case, the team may attempt to re-sign him at a reduced rate.
- We also project the players most likely to be added to the 40-man roster. These are the top players that would be eligible for the Rule 5 draft if they are not protected on the 40-man roster. Last season Jason Pridie was left unprotected and drafted by the Minnesota Twins. They did not feel he was ready for a spot on their major league roster, so he was returned to the Devil Rays after spring training.
Once we finished the projected 40-man roster, we then projected the 25-man major league roster.
A couple of notes on the 25-man active roster…
- We are again only using players currently in the organization. In other words this is the projected lineup if no other players are added to the organization, either through free agency or trades. Again, this list is constantly being reevaluated…if and when new players are added we will incorporate those into these rankings.
- We are assuming an 11-man pitching staff. Obviously a 12-man staff would be one less fielder on the bench.
- We can see the team re-signing Sean Burroughs at a reduced rate and using him as left-handed bat off the bench. If not, Darnell McDonald, who has major league experience, (or a veteran free agent) is the best choice at this time for the final roster spot.
- In the bullpen, Shinji Mori, Dan Micelli and Edwin Jackson have to be on the active roster (Mori and Micelli are signed for '07, and Jackson will be out of options in '07). Tyler Walker will start the season on the DL. If Seth McClung can make the move to closer, that leaves two spots for Rudy Lugo, Chad Orvella and Juan Salas.
- The most likely position player to be different than listed (in our eyes) is Ben Zobrist. We doubt that the team believes Zobrist is the team's future shortstop, but he does offer a solid, if unspectacular glove and a strong walk to strikeout ratio not seen in the everyday lineup right now. He has the potential to be a solid #2 hitter. Unfortunately, this is the position that is most likely to be filled by somebody else, such as Luis Ordaz or Tomas Perez. (Stabbing ourselves in the eyes with chopsticks!)
- Unfortunately Casey Fossum is signed for next season and is unlikely to be headed anywhere. On the flip side, he does offer a veteran presence in the rotation. On a good staff, he could be a solid contributer as a fifth starter, and will likely be traded to a contender before the deadline next season. In Tampa, he is over-matched as a front-of-the-rotation guy. Also, we think that J. P. Howell actually has a better shot at the '07 rotation than Jae Seo. Therefore, if another pitcher steps up in Spring Training (Jason Hammel, Chris Seddon, etc.) Seo would be the odd-man out. The wildcard in the rotation is Jeff Niemann. He is likely to start season in Durham. However, if he can show that his arm strength and endurance have returned, he will make the jump to the Devil Rays very quickly. He is a guy that was deemed major-league ready out of college. "Stuff" is not an issue with him. His arm injury was not a major injury and right now he has been over-powering in his first few starts, but tires later in the game.


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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Use a heavy meat mallet to pound the veal until they are about 1/8 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a 12 to 14 inch sauté pan until it starts to smoke. Add the onion, the garlic, and the thyme. Cook over medium heat until the onion is a light golden brown.
Add the mushrooms and continue to cook until they have turned soft and the liquid has evaporated. This should take about 10 minutes. Remove the mixture to a bowl and permit it to cool.
Using the same pan, add the pine nuts, the marjoram, half of the parsley, the pecorino and the eggs. Stir to combine thoroughly. Add the wine, the tomato sauce, lemon juice, and zest to the mixture. Combine thoroughly and set aside.
Lay the veal out. Divide the pine nut mixture into 4 equal portions and place each portion on a piece of veal. Roll the veal slices jelly roll style, tying them. Place them in the pan with the sauce, and place the pan in the oven.
Bake for about 35 minutes.
Remove the pan from the oven, remove the strings from the veal, and place in the center of a large platter.
Finish the tomato sauce with the remaining olive oil and parsley, spooning it over the meat. Serve hot. Basic Tomato Sauce: This basic Spanish tomato sauce may be served with a variety of meats and vegetables, and can keep in the refrigerator for about a week. It makes four cups. ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 Spanish onion, chopped coarsely in ¼ inch dice 4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced thin 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme ½ medium carrot, shredded 2 28-ounce cans of peeled whole tomatoes, crushed, juice reservedsea salt to taste Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion, cooking until it is soft and begins to turn a light golden color. This should take about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the fresh thyme and the carrot. Cook for another 5 minutes. The carrot should be soft. Add the tomatoes and juice. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. When the mixture boils, lower the heat and simmer the mixture for about 30 minutes. It should be about as thick as hot cereal. Season the mixture with salt to taste and serve.
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More trouble at Target, this time layoffs
Target Corp. laid off 475 people Wednesday and eliminated 700 open positions as it struggles with disappointing sales, a lack of love from Canadian shoppers and the aftershocks of its massive data breach.
"Today we informed our team that approximately 475 positions are being eliminated worldwide," Target said in a statement. "We believe these decisions, while difficult, are the right actions as we continue to focus on transforming our business."
Some of the eliminated jobs will be taken over by contractors or sent overseas, including to India, employees said.
The long-rumored layoffs began Wednesday morning, when employees were summoned to 15-minute private meetings.
They follow a series of troubles at the discount giant, which had stumbled even before hackers stole private customer data on up to 110 million holiday shoppers. Many retailers struggled over the holidays, but Target faced unique troubles. Three months ago, the company warned it was unable to meet its earlier promise of robust growth. Along with its U.S. struggles, its expansion last year into Canada - the largest in Target history - has been troubled and costly.
The company had hoped for a blockbuster holiday season, one that showcased its splashy new digital tools. Instead, Target was victimized by the massive data breach that angered customers, wounded its image, exposed it to immense costs, hurt its stock price and sent shoppers elsewhere.
The 19-day security breach hit Target at the worst possible moment - between Thanksgiving and Christmas, when stores are busiest. News of the breach became public one week before the last-minute Christmas rush.
Target spokeswoman Molly Snyder declined to say whether any Target executives were among those laid off Wednesday.
For weeks, Target corporate employees had braced for bad news, especially after executives said in October that its long-term growth plan was faltering. Instead, the company rolled out Plan B, hoping to hit profit goals through cost-cutting and stock buybacks. Analysts foresaw layoffs; so did many Target corporate employees.
In the wake of the breach, some analysts predicted Target would stop buying back its stock in order to conserve cash. Target could make even deeper cuts to reach its profit goals - and there are fears more layoffs lie ahead. But some analysts see that as a risky strategy, given the potential costs of the security breach.
"We think that Target has the opportunity to reset expectations both internally and externally and should use this opportunity to do so," Credit Suisse analysts wrote this month.
"The challenges experienced in 2013 are not likely to abate in 2014 and may have become even more perplexing with the need to regain the trust of the Target guest."
Wednesday's layoffs weren't Target's first. In October, the company laid off 150 corporate employees, mostly at its downtown headquarters. A company spokeswoman said that first wave was "about Target's business evolution" and "meeting the increasing demands of our digital-savvy guests."
Like many brick-and-mortar retailers, Target has tried to cope with an ever-more digital world, as online becomes crucial to the company's future.
The company has made some inroads in the digital realm, but there have been stumbles, most famously its system meltdown when the Missoni designer collection was unveiled in 2011.
Yet until the data breach, Target's online performance had greatly improved, and the company refocused on a more digital future.
Target has $74 billion in annual sales and stores in 49 states. Its bull's-eye brand is among the most recognized icons in the nation. In addition, the company ranks No. 36 on the Fortune 500 list of the country's corporate giants.


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Very, very good work. The writing and the art are top notch.
Extremely Professional. You two should be very proud of yourselves.
I believe your stories deserve their own special spot on He-Man.Org.
Very, very good work. The writing and the art are top notch.
Extremely Professional. You two should be very proud of yourselves.
I believe your stories deserve their own special spot on He-Man.Org.
"It tasted good..." - Gwildor
Awesome, love how all my favorite mini-comics keep sneaking in... King Thales though is suspiciously Bravestarr-esque (not that I'm complaining)
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I just about pee'ed in my furry shorts reading this. The art is FANTASTIC! The story is FANTASTIC! Everything is just FANTASTIC.
With permission, can I use either Teela or the Sorceress as a avatar head shot? Wow!
I fail to find the words to truly express how awesome this is!
This has to be the best hybrid between cartoon and action figure appearence for Man-At-Arms ever done on these boards. It's absoultely... WOW!Originally Posted by gbagok
Wow...You guys are really truckin' on this stuff. Maybe you two can continue the real cartoon...
Sweeeeeeeeet!!!!!!! A new story!!!!!
I have finally returned from Despondos.
it goes on and on. i love that new ZODAK looking like the new version of the classic one. great
Hey mr. ICEMAN and mr. gbagok: CAN I TRANSLATE THAT STORY IN GERMAN TO PRESENT IT ON PLANETETERNIA.DE?????????
Seriously- this needs to be done...Originally Posted by SUPERHEMANMIKE
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The beginning of Chapter Four has been slightly altered--I left out a paragraph and for that I apologize.
But on with the story:
Chapter Five: The Power of Point Dread
In the Slave Pits of Targa once again, He-Man frees Lizard Man from his chains and tells him and Garn what he has learned from Balina. Garn at first appears unmoved, but he soon becomes angry. "She offered you Targa itself, and you turned her away? What kind of man are you?"
"The kind who wants to know who he truly is, Garn. Or do you think only chains make a slave?"
"You are chained to the past," says Garn angrily. "What is lost cannot be recovered, and you've let a chance to save yourself—and others—slip from your grasp in pursuit of it."
"Perhaps it is not too late to accept," Lizard Man suggests. "She says she does not care about keeping slaves. Perhaps she means what she says and will let you end the slavery. Perhaps then you can still ask Lodar for his help?" He-Man considers the suggestion, but then one of Lodar's Kobolds comes to him and informs him in a fell, crackling voice, that Lodar is ready to see him.
Meanwhile, Teela and the Oberon set out with Dakkon to the peak of the mystical Point Dread. As she leaves the city, Teela is stopped by Thales, who whispers to her. "In case the Enforcers refuse, it is important that someone who speaks for Dakkon knows his full story. He is not my true son.
He is the son of the elder of the two brothers, who fore sought his life as an Enforcer to live among us for a time. He married my sister Rhea, but unlike him, she was mortal and became ill. She died bearing her child, and consumed by grief, and guild for failing to protect her as an Enforcer, Dakkon's father returned to his place among the Cosmos and left Dakkon in my care. Not even Dakkon knows this secret I am entrusting with you, and he must not know until his father chooses the time."
Teela promises to keep the secret.
On the way to the mountain peak, Sala-Man-Dor admits he did not expect so much perseverance from the humans. "My people regenerate their severed limbs and our wounds heal faster than yours. All this made me believe you were just as afraid of the outside and unknown as we are. I am pleased to say I was wrong about you."
Suddenly a blood-chilling war cry comes from the cliffs above and they look to see the murderous Kobolds crawling down toward them. Above the Kobolds are Kobra Kahn and Tarrak. "Traitor," cries Rana, but Tarrak clucks his tongue. "I could be persuaded to spare you, princess Rana. My allies in Targa have promised me the kingdom, and more for my allegiance. Immortality itself awaits us when they find the legendary Spring beneath Targa."
"Fool! The spring beneath Targa never existed!"
"So your father wants us to believe. He'd rather play sycophant to the Enforcers and their narrow dogma than make himself and his people truly great! But Geldor and Balina have discovered evidence that the spring is real. They're digging for it even now! They are the future, Rana."
"And what are they promising your Snake Men friends," Teela demands, but Tarrak ignores her and demands their surrender. Teela and Rana are about to surrender when a Targan air ship rises up from the valley. It levies it's energy weapons at the Kobolds and sends them showering down the cliff. Tarrak and Kahn curse in vain and flee as the air ship hovers over the path. A debarking ramp extends, and out steps Princess Maran. She runs to Dakkon, tears of joy in her eyes. But Dakkon does not recognize her.
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Teela and Rana explain what has happened to her, and Maran reveals that she too has learned of the plot in Targa. "My father's illness began when he started to question Balina and Geldor's interest in the catacombs beneath Targa. When I learned Dakkon had disappeared, I chose to listen in on them. They're planning to take over all Eternia with the soldiers they are breeding. They're using a strange substance they've found in the catacombs. It is not the Liquid of Life, but has transformed many of our gladiators into monsters."
"They must have found a pool of the Enemy's blood," says Rana finally. "They've confused it with the Liquid of Life! They think if they dig they'll find more!" Teela nods, recalling again that He-Man might also have amnesia and realizing that the Enforcers may well be their only hope.
High above the valley, Teela and the others reach the mysterious Point Dread. Once there they find a hidden laboratory, where they find a huge holographic display. As they enter, the lights grow bright and the form of Zeelar appears inside. Rana smiles. "It is the younger brother…Oberon!"
"Oberon?" Teela repeats in surprise. "But this is Zeelar! If he is Oberon, then his brother Targa must have been—"
"Zodak," says a commanding voice from above.
Zodak himself appears, surrounded in mystical light. "You have done well, my children. You return to us together. Oberon, Targa, and Repton—united as allies."
"But, the Reptons weren't part of the old legend," says Teela.
"But they were, Teela. They were the creatures of the valley. They were forever changed by the Liquid of Life when its drops fell on this land." All around Zodak, holographic representations of other Enforcers appear. "We have waited for these sects to cooperate for thousands of years. Now at last it has come to be."
"But it's not," Teela objects, "Geldor and Balina have taken over Targa. They're breeding an army with the blood of the Enemy! The Snake Men are helping them and He-Man's memory is gone just like Dakkon's! We need your help!"
Zodak looks to the other Enforcers, and after a brief hesitation says "No, Teela. This is not my task."
"But Targa will be destroyed without your help," cries Maran. "Even now Geldor and Balina are plotting to kill my father and overrun Eternia with the help of Lodar and his slaves!"
"Lodar?" The Enforcers say together, and look to each other in shock. "This cannot be. Lodar was killed thousands of years ago by Zodac. Lodar was the Enforcer who fell to the side of Evil and came here to Eternia. His evil is match by only one."
"And," says the Primary Enforcer, calming the others with his solemn voice, "He-Man must face him alone."
Back in Targa, He-Man enters the inner sanctum of Lodar, the Slave Master of Targa. "Come in, brave warrior," says a cold voice from the darkness. He-Man sees the figure sitting in a chair, eyes burning like fire. "I have waited a long time to meet you, heir of Grayskull. Yes, I know who you are, even if you do not. I am Lodar, and I need your help to stop the evil that has ensnared all of Eternia…"
What treachery is afoot? Will Teela and the others get back in time to save He-Man from Lodar's lies? Or are the Cosmic Enforcers the real deceivers? Hope to find out in the next chapter: The Secret Liquid of Life!
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I love the "Green Lantern"- styled Cosmic Enforcers!
Where is Beta-Ray Zodak?
Got Man-E-Faces, Give 'em Whiplash when I Battle-Cats
I love Zodak's origin! Perfect! I love the council too.
And you brought in Point Dread! Talon Fighter on the way?
You guys have surpassed Anwat Gar! Top notch design work (great incorporation of cultural references)! Concise read too.
I can't really find the words to express this one...Solid!
And who is Lodar?...Strong Arm? Spikor?...I can't wait to see what is in store next!
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my hat off to you ladies and gentleman, truly inspiring work.
This is so brilliant,I just love how the characters are drawn and the brand new characters made are excellent, I'll learn how to draw some of then straight awa!
I'll read the story later,it looks good.
WOW!!! I thought Anwat-Gar was awesome, but so far this is blowing that out of the water.
I am in complete agreement that you should have your own section on this site. Absolutely brilliant stuff.
You guys are getting good ..... scary good.
Chapter Six: The Secret Liquid of Life
While the Clamp Champ explores the lower corridors of the Targan arena, he discovers a hidden door that leads still lower beneath the city streets. As he descends, he hears the sounds of labor and cries of pain. He sneaks past two massive Gargons who guard the entry way, using his keen senses to anticipate and evade their scanning eyes. Beyond the entry, he finds the Slave Pits he'd heard about from Man-At-Arms. The tracking device Duncan gave him leads him to a drilling station, where Lizard Man is giving water to the slaves. A Kobold approaches him, having noticed that Lizard Man is not in chains like the other slaves, and begins to strike him for escaping. The Champ leaps to the rescue, lifting the creature up in his mighty clamp and hurtling him into the darkness. He breaks Lizard Man's chain with his laser tool. "I see you've found the Slave Pits again, my friend. Don't be afraid, Man-At-Arms sent me to find you." Lizard Man thanks him and shows him the way to Lodar's chamber to find He-Man. There, they overhear Lodar welcoming He-Man.
"I've been watching you since they brought you here. Like myself, you hate the enslavement of the Reptons."
"You want them free as well? Then why are you the Master of Slaves? Who are you, Lodar?"
Lodar sits back in the chair, eyes like narrow slits of flame. "The Targans were digging in these mines long before I was found. They discovered a substance long ago that they thought would bring them immortality, but instead created the creatures called Kobolds. They continue to think they will find a richer supply deeper in the catacombs, a source that will give them the everlasting life they desire. But instead they found me. I was asleep beneath Targa for eons. When they disturbed my resting place, they demanded I tell the Secret of the Liquid of Life, but alas I did not know it. In return for letting me life, I became their Master of Slaves, and have been a prisoner of Geldor and Balina ever since. The . . . substance they used to create the Kobolds is a narcotic they use now to control me."
"If what you say is true, then you also are a Slave of Targa, Lodar." Lodar waits a moment, then gestures to his view screen. "Balina has already offered you a kingdom, has she not? Would you like to see what she really thinks of you?"
In the monitor they see Balina and Drakka appear, conversing in private. Drakka is concerned by Balina's offer to He-Man, afraid of an outsider becoming the King of Targa. "Do you think me witless, Drakka? If he kills Torgul, Geldor, and Randor for me, I can ascend to the throne of all Eternia unchallenged, and he will take the fall. And once we find the Liquid of Life, I will be the Eternal Queen of the Universe itself! Perhaps then, if the gladiator still pleases my eyes, I'll keep him around to entertain me. But I will never give up half my power to an underling. Remember that Drakka, in case you have any designs of your own."
He-Man is not surprised. "If she seeks to overthrow this King Randor, then—"
"She'll trade one tyrant for another," says Lodar quickly. "Who do you think has allowed this slavery to continue? Randor seized control of Eternia almost twenty cycles ago, and he permits the atrocities you have already witnessed."
"I have only your word of it," says He-Man.
"Then see it for yourself," says Lodar, opening a door in the rear of the chamber. "This passage leads back to Stone Cold Mountain where you were found. You won't remember it well, but it will show you what Randor has done." He-Man is cautious, but leaves through the passage. Once alone, the Champ gets ready to capture Lodar when a strong hand grabs him from behind. A stranger in purple robes and metal mask appears, with two Gargons in tow. "These eavesdroppers were spying on you, Lodar," he reports, but Lodar turns his chair towards them slowly.
"Yes, I know. Nothing happens in Targa without my knowing."
"You are a deceiver," growls Clamp Champ, struggling to get loose from the Gargon's grip. The creature smashes his clamp against the wall and laughs with a deep rumbling growl. "The King and Queen—"
"Are walking into a trap set by me," Lodar says confidently. "Fortunately, Balina and Geldor are willing pawns in my game. And I have found other supporters in Oberon and among the Reptons as well. You Eternians are all such gullible creatures. Being surrounded by power greater than any in the universe has only made you thirst for more. This world is ripe to be plucked clean."
"You won't be the first who's tried to conquer Eternia, Lodar!"
Lodar laughs. "Is that the extent of your vision? Fool, Eternia is a means unto an end. He-Man is the key. To have the undying loyalty of another…[i]that[i] is true power. Through him I will seize the greatest power on Eternia…and with that, I will control the Universe. This planet can crumble to dust then for all I care. My destiny is greater than any one world." He turns away. "Shall I give you a demonstration? Suppose I showed you the truth behind this entire valley?" Another door in Lodar's chamber opens at his command, and inside is an egg-shaped module. It opens and Lodar gestures the Gargon to bring Lizard Man to him. "Let us discover the true Secret of the Liquid of Life!"
Back at Point Dread, the Enforcers commune together in private. Zodon, the leader, approaches Dakkon and says, "We have the means to undo your amnesia. It requires the smallest drop of the Liquid of Life. So small a dose will not make you immortal, but it will cure all ailments—that of your father Torgul as well," he says to Maran, who is relieved and grateful.
"The secret of the Liquid is easy…it must be given by another. It exist in all beings, it is life itself given a new form. But it is greatest within the Reptons. That is why they regenerate their limbs and heal their wounds so easily." He turns to Sal and asks, "would you be willing to help Dakkon?" Sal agrees, and the Enforcers encircle him. Light surrounds them and Teela is momentarily blinded. When the light fades, Zodon produces a vial filled with a glowing blue liquid. He then applies the smallest drop to Dakkon's eye, and a blue mist encircles him. When it is gone, he looks at Maran with full recognition and embraces her.
"But this can help He-Man too," says Teela, but Zodon will not let her do take it. "He-Man's trial is his own."
"He-Man's strength is his friends," Teela insists. "What do you care how he passes this trial of yours, so long as he does? Is winning with our help any less a victory?"
"She speaks truly," says Zodak. Zodon still refuses, but the other Enforcers are less sure. Sal says to them, "The liquid you now have was given by me. I was willing to help these people—not just Dakkon. If the giver's intent matters so much, then my desire to help He-Man should not be ignored." The other Enforcers agree until finally Zodon allows them to take the vial. One by one the Enforcers vanish, until only Zodak remains.
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While Maran and Rana welcome Dakkon back, Teela talks to Zodak. Dakkon is your son, isnt he? Why dont you tell him who you are? Because he too has a destiny that must unfold on its own. And because I love him and want him to live a better life than I could give him. As an adopted child yourself, you must know this. Would you trade the father you know and love for a parent you can never be with?
No, she says after a moment. But Id like at least to have the choice. Is keeping that from him really to help Dakkon, or to help you?
Zodak doesnt answer, and instead changes the subject. You have little time. King Randor and Queen Marlena are in danger and He-Mans moment of decision is at hand. You must take Zodacs old ship, the Talon Fighter. It will know when to come for you. And then he too vanishes, leaving them alone. The majestic vessel of the Enforcers is shaped like a huge falcon.
Its cockpit is large and spacious enough for multiple occupants, but its controls are alien and hard to understand. Do you know how to fly such a craft, Sal asks Teela. She groans. This could be a problem.
Back in Lodars laboratory, the Slave Master reveals the function of his ominous machine. Ive only just completed this device from my own designs. You see, it simulates the Enforcers ability to create the Liquid of Life. Of course without a willing participant, the device is useless. But suppose I kill your friend with the Clamp, eh? What would you do to save him? A gesture from Lodar is all the Gargon needs. He stabs the Champ, who moans in agony and crumples to the floor. Lizard Man cries out in protest, but Lodar forces him to watch. My device can create the Liquid of Life to save your friend. But you have to enter the chamber willingly. What do you choose? Clamp champ begs Lizard Man not to do as Lodar asks, but Lizard Man cannot let the Champ die. He crawls into the module and it closes around him, like an egg recovering its hatchling.
Soon blue liquid fills the vats under the egg, and Lodar injects himself with the first dose. AHAH! It has been too long since I felt this nourishment! I thank you, Man of Eternia. Youve allowed me to test my machine and for that, I will honor my promise to the Repton. He administers a tiny amount of the liquid to the Champ, whose stab wound vanishes. Put him in the pits, Lodar commands. He looks to his masked accomplice and hands him one of the vats. This completes our bargain, I think. You have planted the evidence of the Eternians presence in the caves?
The masked one nods. And we retrieve the weapon you asked for. Clamp Champ gasps as the masked one hands Lodar the Sword of Power itself. Excellent! Youve done your part well. Take your payment and be gone. I have no more need of spies. When all is done, I will leave this world behind, and your agenda can have its way with Eternia. The masked one nods and leaves.
Meanwhile, He-Man has persuaded Garn to come with him out of the Slave Pits. Together they climb into the jungle wilderness outside at the foot of Cold Stone Mountain. Does it look familiar to you, Garn asks, and He-Man confesses a slight recollection of a great stone face gaping over a cave-like door. But smoke is rising from the mouth of Cold Stone Mountain, and inside they find a massacre.
The Reptons inside are all dead, save for a few who hide in the darkness. King Pythos comes forth, badly beaten. So youve returned to see your butchery, Man of Eternos? He-Man is confused, but Pythos points to a staff embedded in the ground like a dagger. It waves the flag of Eternos. I trusted you, and our people are all but destroyed because of it!
Sire, I do not remember what part I played in this, says He-Man regretfully, But I swear I will avenge your people. Randor and Eternos will pay for the blood they've spilled today!
Will Lodars evil scheme succeed? Will Teela and the others save King Randor from He-Man himself?! All this and more in the thrilling conclusion, Chapter Seven: The Circos Eternia!
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Top notch stuff, guys!
I really like the Cosmic Enforcers, and love your original Zodac. I wish the 4H one looked like that .
Absolutely great designs on all the characters! You bring back a lot of the fun of comic art, much like the King himself, Jack Kirby!
Lots of fun!
great. i will built all them enforceres as customs
Guys, everything in this story is top notch! Without trying to be talk negative about your previous work, but so far this story surpasses "The Return to Anwat-Gar" in every aspect. It literally owns it.
Great work, really really great work! I salute to you.
However if in your Zodac/Zodak/Zeelar/Dakon story somehow Strobo should be included then you will scare the hell out of me.
Keep up the good work and please post more stuff soon.
Amazing stuff, Gbagok and Ice!!!
Along with an amazing story and awe inspiring character designs, I've finally got to see Gbagok take on mainstream characters such as MAA & the royal family. BTW, Gbagok since you've completed the royal family, MAA and Teela, your next tour of Eternia should be the Palace. All you need at this point are the royal guard and the grunt soldiers. After that, I would suggest the Cosmic Enforcers as the next tour stop.
This stuff is great... Are Return to AG and Slave City the only ones you've done? I think that if the .Org does not supply a spot on the main page for this, then there should be a spot for the stories at the Legends site.
And where can I find all of the Tours?
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I will change my avatar as soon as Songster is made in MOTUC
You guys have really done amazing work here... it's like getting the cartoon back almost... Sure the pictures don't move... but the writing and the imagery have kept my imagination going constant so that it does truly seem like it's in motion anyhow...
Thanks for the kind words everyone! I was wondering how this story would hold against The Return to Anwat Gar. Thanks for the continued suppport.
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It all came about because of a neighbor, who happened to be a diehard Chargers fan.
Initially, I was never a gal who liked to watch football. I went to a couple of games in high school but that was it. I grew up in this little place in Rhode Island, which is about a 90-minute drive outside of Boston. The closest NFL team was the Patriots. (I know, boo-hiss!) The only thing I could tell you then about the New England Patriots was that their quarterback was Jim Plunkett and they played at Schaefer Stadium in Foxborough, MA.
My dad was a baseball guy, a fan of the good ol' Boston Red Sox. The BoSox were his team, and Luis Tiant was his favorite player; probably more so than either Carl Yazstremski ("Yaz" was my favorite) or Tony Conigliaro.
We never watched football!
No, not even Super Bowls!
Fast forward to moving from the East Coast to the West Coast in 1980. I was still pretty uneducated about football at that time, but not for much longer!
I believe it was that fall when we began going to our neighbor's home to watch San Diego Chargers football on Sunday afternoons. The Chargers' Air Coryell offense was flying high with Fouts at QB. He had Charlie Joiner and John Jefferson at wideout, along with Chuck Muncie and John Cappelletti as his running backs. Additionally, No. 14 had Kellen Winslow at the tight-end spot. Remember that defense? Willie Buchanon, Louie Kelcher, Woody Lowe, Don Macek, Jim Laslavic and Ed White. Beasts!
That was a great year to start being a fan. The Chargers ended the season with an 11-5 record, finishing in 1st place in the AFC West. They went on to face the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round and won. Unfortunately, they ran into the Oakland Raiders at the AFC Championship level and lost. Disappointed, but my interest was piqued.
The following year the Chargers won their division again, in no small part due to the guys who returned from the previous year, but also additions like Wes Chandler, James Brooks, Eric Sievers and Pete Holohan.
Then came the "Epic in Miami." What a game! Once you hear it, all football fans immediately associate it with the image of an exhausted and drained Kellen Winslow being helped off the field by a couple of teammates. Chargers won the hard-fought, see-saw contest, 41-38 in overtime. It was quite a battle.
These are the types of games that get fans fired up! I was no different. By that point, I was becoming a fan, although my understanding of the sport was still miniscule.
After the heat and humidity of Miami a week later, Fouts and Company found themselves in Cincinnati. This game gets a nickname, too: the "Freezer Bowl." From the heat and humidity of Miami to the sub-zero temperatures in Cincy, where the wind chill at game time was minus-59 degrees! The Chargers would have the fight of their football lives on the line. Sadly, they lost to the Bengals 27-7.
Of course, there were other games and players that helped solidify my enjoyment – and frustration – of Chargers' football, just like many other people who root for them. As a "transplant" to California in 1980, there were four football teams here: the San Francisco 49ers, the Oakland Raiders, the LA Rams and the San Diego Chargers.
I chose to represent San Diego then as I do now. My understanding of the game is better because of family and friends, plus a little bit of reading. I still have a long way to go and every year is a learning experience.
Thanks for some awesome memories over the years, San Diego Chargers! Now let's bring on 2016!
Thank you for reading!
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Adeline E. Hicks, a graduate of the Michigan State Normal College in 1909, and B.A., 1925, established the physical education program for women at the Massachusetts Agricultural College in 1917, was made a member of the faculty in 1921, and became Physical Director for Women in 1927. She was one of the earliest exponents of modern dance as part of the physical education curriculum. Under her direction the old Drill Hall was renovated into the women's gymnasium in 1931, and a new athletic field for women was opened in 1936. In 1937 Mrs. Hicks resigned after twenty years of distinguished service, which were marked by a citation from the Board of Trustees. In 1949 she retired to Arizona with her husband, Curry S. Hicks, who was head of the department of physical education of the College from 1911 until 1949.
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Quirky, cute, sometimes controversial, always delicious recipes from Jessie Oleson.
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When it comes to baking with maple, Grade C (or sometimes Grade B; see note) is anything but average.
It's is the deepest, darkest, most assertively maple-flavored grade of syrup you can get; while it can be a bit strong for, say, topping your pancakes (that's Grade A territory), the higher-octane stuff lends a rich, almost caramel-like maple flavor to baked goods. These simple drop cookies, adapted from a recipe I discovered in a vintage Vermont baking pamphlet at the Maple Museum of New England, are an ideal recipe to let the maple flavor shine.
They're great on their own, or if you want to double your pleasure, sandwich two with a smear of buttercream.
Note: As I learned on this website, Grade C Maple Syrup is no longer used by USDA. Grade C Maple Syrup is now designated USDA Grade B Maple Syrup. However, while in Vermont last week, I still saw a lot of maple labeled Grade C. If you can't locate Grade C maple syrup, simply choose the darkest Grade B variety you can find.
- Yield:2 dozen cookies
- Active time: 20 minutes
- Total time:45 minutes
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup frosting of your choice, to form sandwiches (optional)
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set to the side.
In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla, once again mixing until smooth and light.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Add it in 2-3 increments, alternating by adding the maple syrup (begin and end with the flour mixture), stirring after each addition. Between additions, pause to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto your prepared baking sheets, leaving 1 1/2 inches around each cookie to allow for spreading.
Bake 8-10 minutes, or until golden around the edges and with a dull finish on top. If desired (do it) sandwich two cookies with frosting of your choice in the middle to serve.
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From the time he was a young boy, Rashad Moughrabi remembers his father, Abed, an immigrant from Bethlehem, talking about why he chose to open his family's restaurant in Hyde Park.
"He wanted to be near the University of Chicago to find a well-traveled community that, more than 20 years ago, was familiar with hummus" and other Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, explains Moughrabi. Today, Moughrabi cooks alongside his father and co-owns the restaurant, which recently moved to a new location in the neighborhood.
A Hyde Park staple
The Moughrabi family first opened the doors of The Nile at 1611 E. 55th Street in 1991. Through the years it has become a Hyde Park staple – catering to a set of regular customers as well as to citywide and suburban grade-school youth looking for lunches to complement field trips to the Oriental Institute Museum on the University's campus.
In June this year, the restaurant moved five blocks west to 1162 E. 55th Street, in a larger space that still offers up the family's special mix of Lebanese and Palestinian dishes – including the $2 red lentil soup, a favorite among some University students.
Moughrabi said the decision to relocate was driven by a long-term lease that was about to expire. "We were looking for the next 20 years, so it was either stay where we were and remodel, or move," he explained.
The family began looking at other options in Hyde Park and quickly landed on a spot in the same retail strip as Woodlawn Tap and Starbucks and next door to the soon-to-open Bergstein's Deli. The 2,600-square-foot space, owned by the University, was 400 square feet larger than the old restaurant and was being completely renovated.
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"The timing lined up so that we were able to offer a location that allowed a restaurant that is uniquely Hyde Park to remain within a vicinity that was convenient to its long-time customers," said James Hennessy, the University's associate vice president for Commercial Real Estate Operations. "At the same time, it also provided the kind of new space The Nile was looking for, for the future of the business."
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Jack Green, chief curator at the Oriental Institute, says even before the museum heard from Moughrabi, a member of his team had planned to contact the Nile about displaying some of the museum's photographs at its new location.
Oriental Institute connection
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The Nile's new bright yellow walls now feature just over 20 black-and-white framed prints reproduced from the museum's collection of photographic archives. Aside from the new look and location, The Nile is still The Nile. It still has the same phone number and—for the most part—the same menu.
More than 22 years after it first opened in Hyde Park, Moughrabi says The Nile will also offer more classic, home-cooked dishes for a community that is now well acquainted with Middle Eastern cuisine.
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The last time you wore a ribbon in your hair, you were likely sporting pigtails and braces. Ribbons don't have to evoke a grade-school vibe, though. Ribbons in velvety, ribbed, and silky varieties have even been spotted on recent runways, and with good reason. When done right, this unexpectedly chic accessory provides a simple way to dress up your hair for any holiday occasion. To get hair ribbon ideas that are the antithesis of juvenile, read on.
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2. As a headband: Making your own "headband" with a ribbed ribbon is easy. Simply wrap it around your head from ear to ear, and tie it in a bow or knot toward the back. And if you're a DIY beauty maven, glue a bow or brooch to a ribbon for an added embellishment.
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Imperial Casino Hotel
Posted 06 February 2005 - 05:52 PM
Loved the picture taken by your mom. I adored Cripple Creek and think of it often. I hope to return there someday. I visited there twice, as well as other places in Colorado. I remember the first time I went there (it was in August)...the town was shrouded in mist and rain and the locals were talking about snow. This was my first time out West, so for me, that was unheard of...Snow in August?!. We bought a couple of rain ponchos and went on our merry way. We took a ride on the narrow gauge railroad. That was a hoot because the windows of the train kept frosting over with condensation and they gave us our own individual rags to wipe them down with so we could see the sights. It was a blast. We only spent the day there at that time, but the following year we returned and stayed at the Imperial Hotel..where we encountered the famous "George".
I remember we visited the next town over, Victor, and the mules were running rampant in the streets. We had stopped our car to take a look and the next thing you know there were these huge mule heads in our car. They were so adorable. We fed them some "airline" apples and cheese that we had handy and they were thrilled. The car behind us got a great video of our car...there was the back end of a mule sticking out of the driver's side window and another back end of a mule sticking out of the passenger's side. Their two heads were inside the car with us. It was hysterical. I have some pictures someplace. When I dig them up, I'll post them. My mule looked like Mr. Ed. Great memories of Colorado!!!
Posted 13 April 2005 - 02:03 PM
So you met Cripple Creek's most famous residents -- the wandering herd of wild donkeys. These animals are purported to be the descendants of the donkeys that worked in the gold mines before electricity arrived in Cripple Creek. The donkey herd wanders back and forth between Cripple Creek and Victor, eating what they want, whether its your lawn, your flowers or your trash. A local civic organization maintains a feeder for them in the city park, and God help anyone who harms one of them!
As you found out, tourists often make the mistake of rolling down car windows and offering some sort of "goodie" to the donkeys. The next thing the poor tourists know, there are 6 donkey heads inside the car waiting for the food. We used to call this the "Cripple Creek tourist trap." Try to get a donkey's head out of your car after you've just fed it . . . oh, that's right, you have! LOL!
While distressing for the tourists, it's extremely entertaining for the locals
They like to get drunk, too. Often times the "drippings" from all the beer cans tossed in the dumpsters behind the casinos will seep out onto the ground, and the donkeys slurp it up! They tend to get a bit wobbly-legged when they do that for some reason
Edited by earth_spirit, 23 May 2007 - 12:49 PM.
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Posted 16 April 2005 - 01:45 PM
First of all, let me offer my sincerest condolences on the passing of your wife. I was so sorry to hear that sad news. I know how hard it is to lose a loved one. It takes a long time to mend. I hope that you are doing the best you can under the circumstances. You have a lot of friends and support here at GV and we're always here for you if you need us.
Regarding the Donkey situation at Cripple Creek. I loved it. I wasn't upset at all by it. I thought it was hysterical, and one of my fondest memories. I never knew that they were the actual descendents of the donkeys that worked in the gold mines. That was an interesting fact to learn. Thanks for the info. I also was amused to learn that they like to tipple. Imagine trying to get 6 drunken donkey heads out of your car In all seriousness, they were adorable and I just loved meeting up with them. I seem to have a thing for donkeys. I go camping every October in the Catskill mountains NY, and once in awhile I make a visit to the Game Farm. I go into the "Petting Zoo" like a big kid and mingle with the animals. There was this one donkey that followed me around wherever I went. I fell in love with him, he was the sweetest thing. If I ever owned a farm, I would love to have a donkey. I doubt that will ever happen...but I can dream.
I understand what you mean about being in love with Cripple Creek, yet at the same time feeling spooked. It is a fascinating place where you feel the history and energy all around you...negative and positive.
Anyway, I hope to return there in the future. This June I am heading back to Vegas for 6 days, so Cripple Creek is not on the menu for this year. Maybe next year.
Take care Earth Spirit & Stay Well.
Talk to you soon,
Posted 17 March 2006 - 06:45 PM
Thanks, Cyn
First of all, let me offer my sincerest condolences on the passing of your wife. I was so sorry to hear that sad news. I know how hard it is to lose a loved one. It takes a long time to mend. I hope that you are doing the best you can under the circumstances. You have a lot of friends and support here at GV and we're always here for you if you need us.
Well, you'll be happy to know that I recently made a quick trip to Colorado, and I knew I couldn't leave without zipping through Cripple Creek to take a few pictures and to spend at least one night at the Imperial Hotel. I will admit though that I was a big chicken. Before going to bed, I announced to one Mr. George Long that I was tired, and I was not going to put up with any of his paranormal nonsense Then I went to bed--with the lights and TV on!!! Even still, I somehow managed to wake up every hour on the hour between 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM when finally decided it was time to get up and tour the town.
Anyhow, I shot quite a few pictures which I'll post on other boards. But for right now, here are few pictures of the Imperial Hotel:
(click on the thumbnails to view a larger picture)
The Imperial Hotel - March 2006
My Room (Pretty ritzy for $40 a night!)
More of my room
The second floor
The staircase to the third floor
The third floor
The heater
No, it's not a headless ghost
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Posted 17 March 2006 - 07:07 PM
This is a picture of George and Ursela Long in the Imperial's lobby circa 1910
Here's a shot taken from just about the spot in 2006.
Can you see the wooden call box just below the Exit sign in the bottom picture? Did you notice that it's in the top picture, as well? Guests would pull a lever in their rooms, and it would cause a little tab with their room number to pop up in the call box. The desk clerk would then dispatch someone to the room. Pretty hi-tech stuff for the 1890's, huh?
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Posted 20 March 2006 - 12:06 PM
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Posted 12 April 2006 - 02:07 PM
So what did I tell you? George still likes the ladies
I stayed in the Imperial last year with my mother. I was lying in bed and watching television. I know I was wide awake. All of a sudden, a shadow that appeared to be the silhouette of a man went across the television screen, briefly blocking parts of the picture. A few minutes later, the same thing happened. Strange.
Not A Ghost Of A Chance -- The Story Of My Three Years At The Imperial Casino Hotel <-- Click Here For My Personal Website
Posted 17 July 2006 - 09:54 PM
Here's my first update for you, Jeff. This is a postcard from the Imperial Hotel circa 1950 showing the bar in the Gold Bar Room. It's the spot where Steve Mackin said the ghost of George Long was standing when the actor, Pat Sawyer, saw him.
You may also remember from my web site that Nick, one of the night porters, might have seen an apparition in this very same spot. The cabinet where the porters stored their cleaning supplies was located directly across from the bar behind that pillar on the right.
Also, I believe the bartender on the right is Wayne Mackin, Steve Mackin's father and owner of the Imperial Hotel from 1946 to 1991.
Great post and fascinating info about the Imperial Casino in Cripple Creek!
I went on a fantastic ghost tour in Cripple Creek- hosted by Rick Wood of the Last Dollar Inn:
((( Cripple Creek )))
I have been on a lot of ghost walks- but this one was one of the best that I have ever experienced.
There are SO many haunted places in Cripple Creek. (Many more that are not listed on my website.)
Also, Author Kathi Mac Iver has written many excellent books on lots of haunted old places in town~ and she also gives lectures sometimes on the local hauntings.
Happy Hauntings!
Posted 22 September 2006 - 12:27 PM
Also, Rick Wood was one of the many people that Jeff Belanger interviewed while he was writing The World's Most Haunted Places, and his Last Dollar Inn (just across the street from the Imperial Hotel) was formerly the home of the famous astrologer, Linda Goodman. I've heard that the place has a paranormal history of its own . . . and it's for sale, too!
Yep, you can be owner/operator of your very own haunted B&B for a cool $700K
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Posted 08 November 2006 - 12:59 AM
Here's part of an e-mail I got from a recent visitor:
I worked Security at the Imperial from about April 1996 to around October 1996 and pulled that graveyard shift (by myself) on several occasions. I heard the story about George and one night while I was taking meter readings, one slot machine played by itself. I definitely felt being watched. Now, I am a Godly man but that freaked me.
On several other nights, I was taking meter readings and smelt the aroma of coconuts. Kind of like the smell in a pina colada. I worked day shifts and swing shifts, and never smelt that before. Only on the graveyard would I smell that.
The other place that I really didn't like being in was the surveillance room. I always felt being watched in there.
I heard of the stories of the stairwell and how George died in there but never had the opportunity to venture into the basement.
It's never a dull moment in beautiful downtown Cripple Creek
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Posted 05 December 2006 - 02:10 AM
I'm on the Imperial Casino drop team 4 nights a week and work the graveyard security shift 2 nights a week every third week.
There was a hotel guest that change a lot of light bulbs around, rearrange all the furniture in his room, plugged up toilets and sinks and flooded the upstairs, took pictures off the wall and stacked them up,
Moved furniture from the 2nd floor to the 3rd floor and vise versa.
What a weirdo
Would anybody like to see a picture of the staircase where George got hit on the head?
Posted 05 December 2006 - 01:22 PM
Yea, I figured if it was George, the room would smell like scotch By all accounts, Mr. Long liked to have a "wee drap" every now and then
Sorry, But the strange coconut smell is probably just the can of coconut air freshener in the count room.
I'm glad to hear that things haven't changed any at the Imperial. The place always did seem to attract the "eccentric" types. I'd be more than happy to share some of my stories with you
Of course, we'd like to see a picture of the staircase where George met his demise! When I stayed there back in March, I asked the night auditor if I could take some pictures in the dining room, and she got all bent out of shape and told me I had to stand in the doorway. Any additional pictures you'd like to contribute would be appreciated.
Welcome to GV, RustyBeerCan, and thanks for the update. Hope to hear more from you. I've been hoping that sooner or later someone from CC or the surrounding area would login so I could have a "Cripple Creek connection" who could verify some of experiences and perhaps add a few more tales. I have quite a few books on Cripple Creek lore, as well as a rather extensive collection of memorabilia from the Melodrama.
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Posted 06 December 2006 - 07:29 PM
I Loved reading the stories about George on your website
Working there last night and got a few pictures to share with you all.
the first couple are from a calender that was lying around that shows a glimps into the past.
Republic mine on Mary McKinney property cira 1900
4th of july on Bennett Ave back in 1898
Creekers Casino across Bennet Ave, photo from the breakroom window
The Colorado Grand Casino across Bennet Ave
They have a ghost over there and name is Maggie
I'm told Maggies resturant in the basement over there was a mortuary at one time
Posted 06 December 2006 - 07:34 PM
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