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Burke will have tough decision to make on Gardiner
If Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke is serious about making a splash this week with a big trade, he is going to have to think long and hard about parting with defenceman Jake Gardiner.
That's the feeling of several National Hockey League scouts who have had more than a few looks at the Leafs' group of prospects, whether it's with the big club, the Marlies, or at the junior or collegiate level.
And if the Leafs put a lot of stock in their young group, it's clear that not every one agrees that Toronto is brimming with bluechip youngsters.
"Gardiner would be the top guy," a Western Conference scout said. "Two or three years ago, I would have said Luke Schenn. But he has not made that next step.
"For me, Joe Colborne would be the next guy after Gardiner, but to a lesser degree. Nazem Kadri still hasn't shown he can play with men yet.
"To do something significant, the guy he would probably have to give up is Gardiner."
If the Leafs have concrete designs on Rick Nash or Jordan Staal, Gardiner almost certainly would have to be part of the package. Burke might get away with not using Gardiner in a swap with the Vancouver Canucks to acquire goaltender Roberto Luongo, but he still would have to attempt to find a No. 1 centre.
Gardiner surprised all with his NHL rookie season in 2011-12, playing in 75 games and recording 30 points (seven goals and 23 assists). No other freshman defenceman had as many points as Gardiner.
Sens in hunt for Nash
The Senators have apparently made a strong pitch for Rick Nash.
Multiple solid sources have confirmed rumblings of Ottawa's interest, saying GM Bryan Murray has indeed talked with the Columbus Blue Jackets about acquiring the two-time 40-goal scorer.
One insider went a step further by telling Sun Media the players the Senators proposed to send back in the deal for the left winger, a scenario confirmed by another source.
For the just-turned 28-year-old Nash, it appears the Senators are prepared to trade 2011 first-round pick Mika Zibanejad, winger Nick Foligno and goalie Ben Bishop.
It's not known whether any other moving parts or draft picks would be involved..
While Zibanejad is poised to start his entry-level contract, Foligno, a former first-rounder himself, is a pending restricted free agent in need of a new deal. At the very least, he'll get a 10% raise on the $1.55 million he made during the 2011-12 season.
Bishop, acquired from the St. Louis Blues for a second-round pick when No. 1 goalie Craig Anderson suffered a hand injury in February, has a one-way deal next season that will pay him $650,000.
Nash, the first overall pick in 2002, has six years left on a contract that carries a cap hit of $7.8 million.
Leafs pass on Rick Nash, ponder whether to pick Mikhail Grigorenko if available in NHL draft
For hockey people, sometimes it's very helpful when tough choices are taken away.
Perhaps that's the case for the Maple Leafs when it comes to Rick Nash, a player they once coveted. Nobody seems quite certain where the Columbus Blue Jackets sniper will end up if he is indeed traded this week, but the Leafs are convinced that if they ever were on Nash's short-list of teams for which he would waive his no-movement clause, they aren't now.
So, apparently, they don't have to be one of the teams trying to figure out just how much they should give up for a 28-year-old forward who had 59 points last year and comes with a massive contract and cap hit. They aren't one of the teams chatting with the Jackets as we speak, although that could always change.
On the other hand, another really tricky choice could end up on Brian Burke's platter in three days.
The Leafs, we'd all agree, need to somehow acquire a big, point-gathering centre, and neither the trade market nor free agency seems to have offered one up. That leaves the draft, and what will the Leafs do if it comes to their pick at No. 5 and Mikhail Grigorenko of the Quebec Remparts is sitting there, still available?
Bobby Ryan Available – Bob McKenzie
Hearing ANA's Bobby Ryan is "available" again after being taken off trade market after Randy Carlyle's Duck departure
Crucial time in Burke's tenure
Of all of the uncertainties that are bound to spill out of the National Hockey League draft in Pittsburgh this weekend, there are a couple of storylines that might have a little more solidity.
One, if Rick Nash finally is traded by the Columbus Blue Jackets, it's unlikely that it will be to the Maple Leafs.
The Leafs are thought to be in the thick of the Roberto Luongo race, and if so, good for them. Goaltending is where it starts, and starting next season with James Reimer and Ben Scrivens would be selling themselves short. A duel involving the two for the starter's role might make for a juicy story during training camp, but the Leafs need experience in net. Luongo would provide that, and, if he could prove that last season with Vancouver was a blip, it would allow either Reimer or Scrivens to develop at a pace that doesn't feel rushed.
For all of the names that have been connected to the Leafs in various rumours, whether it has been Nash or Luongo or Jordan Staal or just about any other skilled player who is on the market, it will be difficult for Burke to acquire more than one.
Burke simply does not have the assets at his disposal to complete a couple of significant trades.
Bruins expect trade winds to slow during draft weekend
"I call it the secondary trade market, but it's fairly significant. So my objective will probably be to wait unless something falls in my lap."
That willingness to wait until the "secondary trade market" gives with what Chiarelli told CSNNE.com in an interview last week: the B's general manager is looking for a "Mark Recchi-type" winger that can bring a veteran presence and some interior toughness to his current forward group.
"If we're going to add somebody I would rather add a piece like a Mark Recchi. Those guys are hard to come by," said Chiarelli. "They wouldn't be exactly like Rex, but those kinds of guys are out there via trade or free agency.
"We have guys that are growing into that [kind of leader], but he's a Hall of Fame player. We talked about the quality of chances and getting into those scoring areas [that was lacking during the playoffs] and he's a guy that epitomized that. He gets to those areas and other guys will follow that. Our guys will do it and they'll have learned from that [Washington] series that it's required. But that's something you miss when Rex isn't around."
The big names potentially available via trade or free agency and interesting the B's would be in the Shane Doan, Ray Whitney, Ryan Smyth, Jarome Iginla and Steve Sullivan range.
But there are other names like Mike Knuble and Dustin Penner that could always be big-bodied possibilities. Free agent price tag and potential chemistry with the rest of the Bruins will be considerable factors for whatever forward ends up joining the Bruins group.
Rumors about Schenn and Kane
Luke Schenn, Toronto
The Maple Leafs love the depth they have on the blue line, and though others might not think it's that great, Schenn is a guy who would have the best chance of being on the move if Brian Burke can pull off a trade. Schenn has been involved in speculation for months, and wouldn't be the least surprised if he is traded. Including Schenn in a trade would be a lot easier for Burke to swallow than, say, using Jake Gardiner as a piece of a deal. Toronto is ready to promote Korbinian Holzer to the NHL next season, and there will not be room for everyone on the Leafs blue line. Schenn's contract is fairly cap-friendly, another factor that could make him attractive.
Patrick Kane, Chicago
As much as the Blackhawks would love to see Kane get his life in order away from the rink (few NHLers are as aware of the power of pictures posted on-line as much as Kane), it's not a stretch to wonder if the 23-year-old will figure it out. Though he is coming off the least-productive of his five NHL seasons — he had 66 points in 82 games — Kane remains one of the brightest young stars in the league, and every other team could convince itself rather easily that it can be the one to send him on the proper off-ice path. The Hawks should be assured of getting a strong young player in return if they decide to deal Kane.
The New York Post writes that for the second time in four months, sources have confirmed the Rangers are engaged in a high-speed pursuit of Rick Nash.
Just as was the case during the chase leading up to the Feb. 27 trade deadline, general manager Glen Sather remains unconcerned about the cap implications of the Columbus winger's contract that runs through 2017-18 at an annual $7.8 million charge that is exceeded in the NHL by only Alex Ovechkin, Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby and Eric Staal.
Rather, the GM is more apprehensive about the Rangers' lack of offense during the playoffs, in which the team was limited by Ottawa, Washington and New Jersey netminders to two goals or fewer in 15 of 20 games and could score as many as four only once, that in the opening game of the first round.
The question now, as it was in late February — when Columbus GM Scott Howson got greedy and demanded a combination of players including Chris Kreider; Derek Stepan or Carl Hagelin; Ryan McDonagh or Michael Del Zotto; plus Brandon Dubinsky and a first-rounder — is what the Jackets will be willing to accept and how much Sather will be willing to yield in return for the 28-year-old winger, whose numbers on the ice have never quite matched the hype attached to him.
The question within that question is how much Nash, whose average season yields 35 goals and 31 assists, has been weighed down trying to carry an inferior franchise through the entirety of a nine-year NHL career in which his team has made the playoffs once, only to be swept?
Up to a half-dozen teams — including Philadelphia, San Jose, Carolina, perhaps Toronto and perhaps Boston — are in the race, but the Rangers could end the derby in a heartbeat by agreeing to send Kreider to Columbus. There is less chance of that occurring than of Sean Avery returning to the team as an assistant coach.
This could be a wide open NHL trade season
The question might not be whom to select in Friday's NHL draft, but this: To trade or not to trade?
The combination of a relatively even distribution of talent among the first-round prospects, certain needs for teams selecting at the front end and a new collective-bargaining agreement looming has the potential for some big deals this week and into the weekend, when all 30 general managers will be in Pittsburgh, ostensibly to make their teams deeper through the draft.
Oilers GM Steve Tambellini said this past week he has no plans to trade the No. 1 overall pick, but he listened to offers, a new development from the past two seasons, when Edmonton did not hesitate to make Taylor Hall and then Ryan Nugent-Hopkins the top selections of 2010 and 2011.
Edmonton — like several teams, including the Islanders — has a crying need for help on defense.
So it might be more of a difference-making forward who gets dealt this week. Blue Jackets captain Rick Nash heads the list, having nearly been dealt at the trade deadline, although he still has a no-trade clause to determine where he'll go.
The Rangers could be the biggest movers this week. Nash, Bobby Ryan and Ryan Getzlaf of the Ducks, and defensemen Shea Weber of the Predators and Tobias Enstrom of the Jets could be targets, with the Rangers using their No. 28 pick and/or some of their deep prospect pool to swing a deal.
Under GM Garth Snow, the Islanders have refused to deal picks and/or young players for established NHLers. This year is no different, although Snow is trying hard to land a defenseman to shore up a thin mix. Only Mark Streit, Travis Hamonic and Andrew MacDonald will be back from the team's regular 2011-12 defense corps.
A restricted free agent such as the Canadiens' P.K. Subban would have gotten Snow to strongly consider dealing the fourth overall pick, but new Montreal GM Marc Bergevin isn't moving Subban, according to those who've spoken with him.
Sabres looking to trade Roy
One player who figures to have his name whispered often leading up to Friday's first round is Derek Roy. The center had a disappointing season and is entering the final season of his six-year contract. Roy will earn $5.5 million next season but has a manageable $4 million cap hit.
If the Sabres move Roy or another big name, it wouldn't be the first time they used draft weekend to significantly alter the roster. Names such as Jochen Hecht, Michael Peca, Tim Connolly, Don Edwards and Tony McKegney have been part of selection meeting swaps. The biggest blockbuster came in 1990, when the Sabres acquired Dale Hawerchuk and a first-round pick from Winnipeg in exchange for Phil Housley, Scott Arniel, Jeff Parker and a first-round pick.
The most recognizable star on the market this year is Columbus right wing Rick Nash. The captain wants out, and the Blue Jackets are expected to accommodate him after failing to find a suitable deal at the trade deadline. The 28-year-old has six years remaining on a deal that averages $7.8 million.
The main purpose of the draft, though, is to pick young players. Nail Yakupov is likely to be No. 1.
The 18-year-old Russian forward is ranked first by NHL Central Scouting, a position he also held at the midterm rankings. Yakupov recorded 31 goals and 69 points in 42 games with Sarnia of the Ontario Hockey League and added nine assists in seven games for Russia at the world junior championships.
Top 10 draft week storylines
Here are the NHL's top 10 storylines for this week:
Will Columbus finally move Rick Nash? Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson put the power forward up for bidding again. Nash is ready to waive his no-trade protection to go to the right team. Trade talks are heating up. The Sharks and Rangers appear to be the front-runners and New York is especially eager to upgrade its offense. But the number of serious suitors could reach double figures. The Blue Jackets should hire Blues president John Davidson before letting the hapless Howson make this move – but when was the last time this franchise made the right move?
Will Edmonton Nail its first overall pick? The Oilers have lots of young offensive talent. They need to strengthen their defensive corps. The organization loves young Ryan Murray. The Oilers are also smitten with defenseman Griffin Reinhart. But . . . most everyone agrees that Russian scorer Nail Yakupov is the top talent in this draft. Trading down from the top pick seems like a good idea, but will another team make an offer than the Oilers can't refuse? This decision could go down to the wire.
Can the Devils retain Zach Parise? He would love to stay in New Jersey, but he needs to get paid. As the top potential unrestricted free agent, he can look at teammate Ilya Kovachuk's $100 million contract as his guideline. Parise rejected the Rangers as a suitor, but the Red Wings, Kings and Maple Leafs are some of the teams that could interest him should the Devils fail to come up with appropriate money. The Devils franchise needs new investors and fresh cash to make this deal happen.
Can the Predators retain Ryan Suter? Nashville GM David Poile is holding out hope that he can re-up Suter and his running mate Shea Weber for the long haul. But Suter would attract top-dollar interest from the Red Wings and other attract teams in free agency, so he seems determined to play out that process into July. Should Suter stay put, the value of other potential UFAs like former Blue Dennis Wideman would rise precipitously.
Will Roberto Luongo move on from Vancouver? Young Cory Schneider replaced him in the postseason and seems ready to do the same for the 2012-13 season. Ideally the Canucks will off-load Luongo's massive contract – a $5.3 million salary cap hit until 2022 – and gain the flexibility to keep the rest of its core group together for years to come. The draft would be a good time to make that move, since Florida or Toronto could make a big play for a cornerstone netminder.
Kovalev seeking NHL return, calls Ottawa signing a "mistake"
As an unrestricted free agent come July 1, would Kovalev seriously consider a return to the NHL? And if so, would he have a jersey preference?
"Hopefully, I'll find an NHL team," he said. "The preference is always going to be a team I've played on (Canadiens, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators) because you know the environment.
"And I'd definitely like to come back to Montreal. They're all about the young guys, but I can help in all different ways. And I can still play. I have a lot of energy.
"I always think about having left Montreal," he said of signing a two-year, $10-million UFA contract with Ottawa in July 2009, having played four-plus seasons with the Canadiens.
"You make a mistake in life and you learn from it. I would make a different move if I could have that back."
That summer, depending on your source, Kovalev agent Scott Greenspun failed to contact the Canadiens before then-GM Bob Gainey began his dramatic rebuilding, or Gainey was so vague about deadlines for the two sides to speak that a phone never rang before he moved.
A free-agent flood poured into Montreal and Kovalev soon was washed down the highway towards Ottawa, leaving a big piece of his heart in Montreal.
Kovy lifted you out of your seat with excitement some nights – ask those who held a spirited rally outside the Bell Centre before he signed with the Senators – and sent you home maddeningly frustrated by his ghostly apparition on others.
But he was never, ever dull, something that's not changed in the two years he's been gone. And Kovalev still gets a kick out of being recognized in Montreal, toying with those who think they've spotted him as they trail him down the street, their calls to him ignored – just for awhile.
Go get 'em, Burkie
The Leafs are expected to be near the front of the line if former Anaheim Duck first-rounder Justin Schultz becomes a free agent in a couple of weeks.
Schultz, a big defenceman with 44 points in 37 games, is leaving the University of Wisconsin a year early to play pro. But he's thus far not signed with the Ducks, who could lose him if a deal is not reached by June 24. After that, a number of teams are in the picture, his home province Vancouver Canucks, the needy Detroit Red Wings, the Rangers, Oilers and the Leafs.
Toronto's connection is that Burke drafted him just prior to leaving the Ducks in 2008, 43rd overall, the round after another Wisconsin defenceman Jake Gardiner. Anaheim was so anxious to get Schultz signed, it was reportedly prepared to burn a year of his entry-level contract just to play him in the final few games of the regular season. The Ducks might also work a trade for his rights before the 24th.
World's highest-paid player?
Alexander Radulov is believed on his way back to the KHL in light of an offer from Sergei Fedorov's CSKA club that considering tax implications, we're told, would make him the world's highest-paid hockey player.
The regret regarding the Stanley Cup Finals is Ilya Kovalchuk's back injury deprived the Devils of the club's most singular, dynamic weapon against the Kings. It's not as if the Devils are unique in dealing with a significant injury to a significant player. The Canucks had to deal with issues that eliminated Ryan Kesler as a factor in the 2011 defeat to the Bruins.
It's just unfortunate that, if for nothing else but the sake of entertainment value, the most explosive and compelling player on either side was so diminished.
Rangers' prospect Jesper Fast will be attending the club's development camp following the Entry Draft, but the 20-year-old winger is contractually committed to playing the 2012-13 season for HV-71 of the Swedish Elite League.
Will Leafs turn to Luongo trade now?
The world of goaltending options is closing in on the Toronto Maple Leafs.
With Tomas Vokoun signed in Pittsburgh and Anders Lindback acquired by Tampa Bay, the list of available quality goalies has shrunk by two. And while there are many teams interested in inquiring about Los Angeles backup Jonathan Bernier, at this time the Kings prefer to maintain the status quo with Jonathan Quick as starter and Bernier behind him.
The pro-active trade Steve Yzerman made for Nashville's Lindback hurts the Leafs in two different ways: 1) It removes a goalie they should have had interest in from the marketplace; 2) It provides one of their opponents in the Eastern Conference with potentially better goaltending than it has had in the past (and you know the Lightning, with Steven Stamkos, can score goals).
With Vokoun and Lindback scratched from the list of the available and the Kings' Dean Lombardi saying "having only one quarterback is dangerous," that leaves Roberto Luongo as their best goaltending option moving forward to this week's NHL draft and trade meet. The good news with Luongo is it won't cost much to get him. The bad news is it's a long-term solution for the Leafs and if they still believe in James Reimer and, to a lesser extent, Ben Scrivens, then it isn't an ideal situation for the development of a youngster.
While there are still run-of-the-mill free agents available such as Josh Harding, Scott Clemmensen and Chris Mason, there is nothing that would excite Maple Leafs fans here. Luongo remains the most viable option — and that's not without its pitfalls.
Red Wings an unlikely destination for Rick Nash
The most likely destination for Nash is the New York Rangers, who, like everyone else, covet pending unrestricted free agent Zach Parise but who were told earlier this week that Parise doesn't consider that a realistic move for him. The Rangers are still looking to get over the top after losing in the Eastern Conference finals to New Jersey, and need help up front, as it's expected star Marian Gaborik will be sidelined five to six months following shoulder surgery.
The other likely destination is Vancouver, where the Canucks are looking to unload Roberto Luongo and figure out a way to make good on years of unfulfilled playoff promise. The San Jose Sharks will be looking to make a move, too, after losing in the first round despite making a big splash at last year's draft by trading for defenseman Brent Burns.
Management is very serious about re-tooling the Wings after a first-round loss to Nashville, but the focus is on doing it via free agency more than via trades.
Maple Leafs likely to pass on Rick Nash, pitch for Roberto Luongo
Expensive accomplished players like Patrick Kane, Nash, Jay Bouwmeester and Roberto Luongo are possibly available for trade. Ryan Suter and Zach Parise appear set to leave Nashville and New Jersey respectively as free agents. Teams are getting set to make moves lockout or no lockout ahead.
Which brings us to the Maple Leafs.
It's an intriguing time for GM Brian Burke and his staff as they contemplate the future. The expectation among many is that Burke is plotting aggressive ways of making sure the Leafs don't miss post-season play again next season eyeing a veteran goaltender (Luongo?) in search of quality veterans to bolster Dion Phaneuf and the leadership group in the Toronto dressing room and searching for ways to get the No. 1 pick in next week's draft.
There's just not enough there yet even with some promising players with the Marlies to start aggressively thinking short-term like the Kings.
The likeliest scenario then is for something in between:
• A play for Luongo that might cost one good prospect.
• A mid-range NHL free agent.
• An aggressive bid for unsigned Anaheim blueline prospect Justin Schultz.
• No deal for Nash who may have scratched Toronto from his list of preferred destinations anyway.
• No move up from No. 5 in the draft and therefore ending up with a blue-chip youngster who will be back in junior or Europe next season.
The message? Staying the course no short-term fixes or at least none involving players who can only help for one or two years. Luongo, maybe, because he's a long-term solution in the crease.
It would be a statement that the Leafs aren't yet in the prospect-rich position L.A. was last summer but also that they believe enough in what they have put in place — Phaneuf as captain, Phil Kessel as the centrepiece up front — that a goaltending upgrade would make everything look better.
Blue Jackets GM willing to move No. 2 pick
Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson has many ideas running through his mind about how to improve his team. Trading the second-overall pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft is one of them and Howson says the pick has already garnered some interest from around the league.
"We've certainly listened to people. We've had a couple of expressions of interest on the pick in terms of moving down," Howson told The Morning Show on Sportsnet 960 The Fan on Thursday. "We wouldn't want to move too far down so we'll just see how it plays out next week. Traditionally, and if history repeats itself, teams get a little more serious about exchanging picks as we get closer to the draft on the draft floor."
Howson, who has been the Blue Jackets GM since 2007, said he is looking at any and all avenues to improve his squad and is open to dealing his top pick if the right offer is made. But he also admitted that trading away a high draft pick can be quite difficult.
"We'd be open to any suggestions," Howson said. "It's not an easy trade to trade out of the two slot, or one slot or three slot for that matter."
The Blue Jackets are no strangers to making deals close to draft day either. One day before last season's draft, Howson traded Jakub Voracek to the Philadelphia Flyers along with the eighth-overall pick (which the Flyers used to select Sean Couturier) in exchange for forward Jeff Carter.
In February, Howson then flipped Carter to the Los Angeles Kings for defenceman Jack Johnson and a conditional first-round pick. Although disappointed Carter didn't help his club like he anticipated, Howson has no regrets about the signing and was pleased he was able to get a good return when they traded him.
Source: Suter doesn't want to come to Philly
While there are a number of logical reasons why the Flyers would want to pursue Nashville defenseman Ryan Suter, who is headed for unrestricted free agency this summer, the question remains: Is Suter interested in them?
Recall the Flyers had serious interest in Jay Bouwmeester several summer ago, but it wasn't reciprocal. As such, they turned their attentions elsewhere by going after Chris Pronger.
According to a well-placed source, Suter has a potential list of clubs he would be willing to talk to even if his rights were traded before July 1. Suter is represented by Neil Sheehy.
Alas, the Flyers are not one of them.
In fact, the source said, all of Suter's preferred destinations, should he leave the Predators, are in the Western Conference – not the East.
Detroit is generally conceded to be his top choice.
It's no secret the Flyers have some work ahead of them in the coming weeks to solidify their defense, especially given it appears Pronger's status as "out indefinitely" with post-concussion syndrome will continue into next season.
Nashville general manager David Poile, the source said, has thus far refused to talk with any clubs about moving Suter or even restricted free agent Shea Weber's rights right now.
The market for Columbus Blue Jackets winger Rich Nash is heating up ahead of next week's NHL Draft.
According to the Columbus Dispatch, as many as seven teams have had 'significant discussions' with the club in the last 10 days about acquiring Nash.
The report adds that the New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes are among the teams that have expressed interest.
Blue Jackets' general manager Scott Howson said that the club had, "significantly more discussions this week," but would not comment directly on the most recent trade talks regarding the team captain.


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Cook the Book: 'Mastering Fermentation'
cider and injera!
cider and injera!
I get absurdly excited about ramps right about now....
oh wow. pretty much anything. but my mom makes a crazy good dark chocolate caramel swirl tart. and grom's bacio gelato isn't too bad either. or just straight up dark chocolate. yumyumyum..
CrepesCrepesCrepesCrepesCrepes!!!! Like 40 of them. To start.
I had this all the time in England (the cloudberry flavor is particularly excellent!), but can't find it anywhere in NYC. Any pointers? Or other ciders to check out? Thanks!
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Hey guys! We're back from NYCC! What a crazy show. Some of you came by the BOOM! and Telegraph tables - it was great to see you!
Hey guys! We'll be signing at NYCC this weekend! We will NOT be at our own table - instead we'll have signing times! See below.
Hey guys! We'll be signing at NYCC this weekend! We will NOT be at our own table this weekend.
We'll be at BOOM!s table for Candy Capers, and then Telegraph's table for Yuko's first ever 18x24" screenprint.
Check out the schedule below for where to catch us:
Yuko you look so COOL!!
Hey everyone! We're back from NYCC and this is a story from the weekend, just for you. Thank you to everyone who came by and said hello and for all you who perservered in finding us at our difficult location - thank you so much!
We're getting back to the grind! In meantime - there are new t-shirts and a mug in the store! And we're hard at work on JW:V3, which I'll have an update on this Thursday. See you then!
Hey guys,
No second update this week - we got a little swamped. We're doing NYCC this weekend at the Benign Kingdom table, booth 166 in the main showroom! Come by and say hey! We'll have JW:V1 & V2, a bunch of Benign Kingdom books, and a few copies of the Marceline & The Scream Queens: Adventure Time books we participated in! Here's a handy map:
Hope we see you there!
The more things change ... !
We'll be at NYCC this weekend, at the Benign Kingdom booth at 166 in the Exhibitor Hall! Here's a handy map:
All the way on the righthand side, towards the back! We're across from the Mondo booth. We'll have JW books and other merch, as well as all of the Benign Kingdom books! Come say hey and check us out! See you there!
It's not that Rook is vegetarian, or a carnivore, or anything like that. It's just that he's always hungry and loves to eat. I think it would be easier to list what he doesn't like to eat. Here we go:
That should cover it.
More left-handed comics, till Tuesday at least! That's doctor day.
Shows: We'll be doing SPX and NYCC this year, and I believe that's it. More details on those as we get them.
See you next week!
Yuko got pretty sick after NYCC and she's still a little under the weather. You know that feeling when you can feel illness coming on and you're all, "Bluuuuh nooooo" and it's all "Hey what's up let's hang out" and then you're all "Get outta here no one likes you" and it's all "hey I'm staying over for a few days that's cool right?" Oh, in unrelated news George is staying with us for a few days.
Hey guys! We're at NYCC this weekend, tabling with Becky and Frank of Tiny Kitten Teeth! To find us, walk through Aisle 2500 to Aisle P from the front of the show floor. We'll be on the left! Here's a map:


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The technology around video walls has been around for some time but the new thinner bezel monitors are making the overall picture much more pleasant for the viewer.
Recent applications are giving us a new insight into how and where this type of large format display can be used to provide instant graphical information and advertising content in a wide range of venues. Some of London's newest hotels are looking at video wall technology as a low cost way of informing guests of events and special offers in their chosen venue and also utilising the opportunity to mix video and graphics to effectively display the different facilities and services available within the Hotel.
Samsung and Future Software have combined to provide a cost effective solution that brings together the narrow bezel features of the Samsung hospitality monitors with Future Software's DigiSHOW video wall hardware and software suite to provide an eye catching and very powerful video wall display solution.
The Combination of the Samsung screen and DigiSHOW software application provides a very cost effective solution as until now most video walls have required various extras to allow a range of functionality. Extra pieces for example video scalers to handle the resolutions and matrix systems to enable effective control of the screen as a full screen display or as individual small screens have added to the overall cost of the installation.
Now with DigiSHOW'S versatility and abilities to control the individual screens natively the need for extra pieces has become a thing of the past and a fully programmable signage display with the option of integrating live TV is a low cost reality.
The initial installation described above is installed in one of the City of London's newest hotels very near to one of the oldest of our capital's sights the Tower of London.
For more information on how to get this type of exciting low cost video wall implementation contact your Imago Account Manager.


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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A Wayne County man has pleaded guilty to three felony charges stemming from a fatal drunken driving accident.
The Herald-Dispatch (http://bit.ly/1hF6MWo) reports 44-year-old Michael S. Couch of Prichard entered the plea Friday in Cabell County Circuit Court.
He pleaded guilty to driving under the influence causing the death of 52-year-old Deborah Lynn Rakes of Kenova. He also pleaded guilty to third-offense DUI and third-offense driving on a suspended or revoked license.
Court records show Couch's van crossed the center line and struck Rakes' car on March 17 in Huntington. Relatives say Rakes had just left a church event.
Sentencing is set for Jan. 23.
Information from: The Herald-Dispatch, http://www.herald-dispatch.com


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I'd buy another T3 Lite. Trigger is easily adjusted without disassembly and it's very good. Ergonomics of the stock are much better than most. I like the palm swell too. Action is smooth as butter and the magazines feed well. It's my go-to rifle these days. Being a .243 Win, I don't often use it for long-range deer hunting, but is great to carry and use for coyotes beyond 300 yards.
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Financial Bubbles, Real Estate bubbles, Derivative Bubbles, and the Financial and Economic Crisis
AbstractThe financial crisis of 2008, which started with an initially well-defined epicenter focused on mortgage backed securities (MBS), has been cascading into a global economic recession, whose increasing severity and uncertain duration has led and is continuing to lead to massive losses and damage for billions of people. Heavy central bank interventions and government spending programs have been launched worldwide and especially in the USA and Europe, with the hope to unfreeze credit and boltster consumption. Here, we present evidence and articulate a general framework that allows one to diagnose the fundamental cause of the unfolding financial and economic crisis: the accumulation of several bubbles and their interplay andmutual reinforcement has led to an illusion of a "perpetual money machine" allowing financial institutions to extract wealth from an unsustainable artificial process. Taking stock of this diagnostic, we conclude that many of the interventions to address the so-called liquidity crisis and to encourage more consumption are ill-advised and even dangerous, given that precautionary reserves were not accumulated in the "good times" but that huge liabilities were. The most "interesting" present times constitute unique opportunities but also great challenges, for which we offer a few recommendations.
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The Glen Nevis campsite in Fort William is by far and away one of the very best campsites I've ever stayed in, and that's saying something coming from a self-confessed 'Wild Camper'! Located in the dramatic Glen Nevis valley, and surrounded on nearly all sides by the tallest of the UK's peaks, the campsite sprawls its way from the nearby town and heads off into the wilderness.
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It's not quite glamping, because we're not talking ultra stylish here, but what does make this campsite so perfect is the fact that everything is so neat, clean and within easy reach. You don' t have to travel far to find a major supermarket, the site is licensed so you can go 'out' for a drink, and if you want to wander off site for an evening beverage or two, a few hills and a couple of stiles away is the renowned Ben Nevis Inn, with its fabulous fare, live music and friendly atmosphere.
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If you're looking for a popular, well-managed and perfectly maintained campsite in the Scottish Highlands, then the Glen Nevis campsite in Fort William is the one for you.
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The Clachaig Inn, a stunning restaurant and hotel in the heart of the Scottish countryside.
Located at the foot of the Aonach Eagach ridge, and across from the Pass of Glencoe's Hidden Valley and Bidean nam Bian, one of the highest Munro's in Scotland, is the delightful Clachaig Inn, a whitewashed stonebuilt tavern that offers some of the best Scottish hospitality that I've ever enjoyed.
The Clachaig Inn is legendary in these parts, and further afield as well. It offers a wonderful mix of bars that cater for sunday drivers and muddy hillwalkers alike, live music, cask conditioned ales and a Whiskey counter to die for.
When I last visited, just a week ago, the place had changed since I had first sat in their 'boot bar' (the section that the weather-worn walkers tend to migrate to) and feasted on a spicy chilli that I still haven't quite forgotten. On this occasion I was considerably drier and had swapped my cumbersome rucksack for a husband, two kids, and a scarily large German Shepherd. Concerned that the policy might have changed, I asked the girl on reception whether dogs were still allowed, and if so, which bar they could get into. She looked at me as if I was an underager trying to get in without ID, before smiling…
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'Really?' I asked, 'He's a big dog?'
'Really!' She said.
Even so, I found myself trying to disguise him as he loped through the door, just in case I'd misheard. I needn't have worried. Inside were more dogs than you'd find in a kennel, and once we'd chosen the biggest table we could find, he was stretched out underneath and out of the way in no time.
The food in the Clachaig Inn is fabulous. The fish and chips I ordered was perfect, and my husband's haggis tasted great as well – well worth the cheeky slap I got for stealing a second forkfull! The kids had fish too, and what wasn't good enough for them was certainly good enough for the dog.
During the winter this place has a lovely feel to it – I remember warm log fires and wood burners blazing throughout – but even though the heat wasn't needed on this perfectly sunny day, it was still a comfortable, relaxed setting and it's easy to see why mountaineers, hillwalkers and Munro baggers like to wind up their days here. The Clachaig Inn also caters well for motorcyclists, caravanners and campers, and with accommodation available from bedrooms and a campsite, to self catering properties as well, you could truly immerse yourself in the stunning Scottish countryside with this as the perfect base.
And I have to add that one of the improvements is the fabulous little kids playarea outside, so if you're passing here on a long journey it's a great place to stop for some lunch and to allow the kids to let off some steam.
The Clachaig Inn comes highly recommended by the candidtraveller Team!
On a recent family break, my hubby and I decided to pack the kids, the dog and the tent into the estate car and head off to a remote part of Scotland to get a night's escape. The idea was to spend some quality time with the kids for the night. We opted for a campsite instead of wild camping, purely because we were so short on time, and headed north west to the coast line around Mallaig.
This is a truly beautiful area, with golden sandy beaches and a lovely view to some of the more remote, and less well known, islands. Craggy and unspoilt, it is the perfect destination for a remote getaway.
There are loads of campsites to choose from, but on this occasion we chose the Silver Sands Campsite which lies just north of Arisaig. We phoned in advance and were told that the lady who ran the site wasn't available, but just to head on up because there was space.
And so we set off on our 5 hour drive, arriving in Fort William just prior to 4pm. While I popped into the supermarket to grab a few more burgers for the BBQ, hubby telephoned ahead to make sure he'd got his directions right. When I got back to the car he divulged the conversation..
He'd spoken to the woman in charge who told him that the site was full. When he explained that we'd just driven for hours because we'd been assured that there was space, she told us just to come anyway and that they'd squeese us in. So, does that mean they're full or not, we wondered?
When we arrived the office was closed, so we phoned her to check where we were to pitch. 'Oh, anywhere you like,' came the response. 'But just don't annoy anyone?'
Sorry?? What exactly does that mean? Don't be noisy? Or, don't pitch to close to someone else? Eh? Anyway, we chose the only spot we could find, which happened to be right next to the plywood toilet block, and set up our tent, hoping that no one would be 'annoyed' by our choice of pitch.
The site itself is basic, which isn't a complaint because it hadn't claimed to be anything else, but the best bit was the stunning view. The kids were down on the sandy beach where a sandbank allowed them to walk right out to a neighbouring, rocky island. They spent hours exploring the crevices, looking for crabs and other exciting creatures…
The evening was spent enjoying a BBQ outside the tent, and holding our noses every time the door to the loos blew open with the wind. And throughout the evening, more new campers kept arriving, obviously also with the command 'Pitch where you like, just don't annoy anyone'! Problem was, we were starting to get annoyed, as cars, caravans and trailers drove round our tent, the fumes competing with our smoking disposable grill.
The morning brought the owner, hand outstretched and clutching a money bag. Now, £15 isn't much to pay for a pitch for the night, admittedly, but seriously, we'd have had more fun (and certainly more space) on a wild camp.
Silver Sands Campsite doesn't get a recommendation from candidtraveller, and if you choose to visit here, be prepared for a self service visit, without the service.
I stayed in the Lochy Holiday park a month ago with my husband, two rampant children (both under the age of 3) and brother-in-law. We were there for a weekend of mountain biking in the fabulous Fort William area. At least, the big boys went mountain biking. The little ones only got as far as the bottom of the trails!
Lochy Holiday Park is a privately owned site that caters for most types of self-catering accommodation. You can choose from well appointed cottages, lodges, static caravans or the good old campsite. The facilities are great though, whatever you choose.
On this trip we stayed in a wooden style lodge, with a double room, twin room and bunk beds. There's plenty of room to relax and the lounge was big enough to accommodate us all in the evening. Perhaps the best bit of the lodge holiday was the outdoor decked area attached to the lodge, which gave us an outstanding view of the Nevis range mountains. Truly superb, and went down well with a glass of chilled white wine.
The park is situated close to Fort William town centre, so getting things you need is pretty easy, but if you do run out of the essentials, there's a small shop on site that should see you through. It's also got a great little kids play area that's overlooked by some of the lodges. Perfect for keeping the children entertained. At the bottom of the park is the River Lochy, a beautiful pebble lined river that's supposedly good for fishing. The only thing I fished out of it were my kids, so a word of advice to parents…take a spare change of clothes for the little ones. Apparently the words 'only up to your knees' doesn't mean much when you're under 3!
The staff are very pleasant, both when you're booking as well as upon your arrival, and it truly does have a family feel to it. The lodge was ready for us earlier than the planned arrival time, and was perfectly clean and tidy. Helpful maps will get you around the site without getting lost, although it isn't really big enough to cause you any problems, and there are the usual washing facilities to make use of.
And if any of you out there are fans of events like the World Cup Downhill Mountain Biking Championships, then this accommodation is ideal because the free shuttle bus practically leaves from the park's front gate.
You can't go wrong with a stay here, and the only downside is the ever-present midge to feast on you in the evening. But hey, what do you expect…it's the west coast of Scotland!
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Super Pet CritterTrail Complete Kit Starter Habitat
Super Pet CritterTrail Complete Kit Starter HabitatThis complete one level habitat is the perfect starter habitat for the new hamster owner. The habitat comes with food dish, water bottle, exercise wheel and a hanging nest to provide a cozy napping place for your critter. Front and Top wire doors allow you to easily access your pet at any time. Ideal for mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters and gerbils. 6mm wire spacing provides security for even the smallest furry friends. Improved detachable design makes assembly easier and cleaning a breeze! Enhanced door locks offer easy access and added security. Don't forget there is room to grow since the habitat can attach to other Critter Trail Habitats and accessories to create an expanded environment. If you dream it, you can build it!Includes:CritterTrail Starter HabitatKaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Hamster/Gerbil Food (1lb bag)Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Honey Treat Sticks (2-Pack)Soft Granule Bedding (10oz. bag)
Assembly InstructionsImportant: Carefully unpack and sort all components on the parts list.Examine each part and identify each component using the parts identification list.Parts Identification1 - Scatter-less Base1 - Roof Top1 - Petting Zone Lid1 - Front Wire Panel with Door1 - Back Wire Panel1 - Right Side Passageway1 - Left Side Passageway1 - Bubble Wave Wheel1 - Wheel Connector Clip1 - U-Tube1 - Bubble Plug1 - Water Bottle1 - Food DishStep 1: Attach Side Passageways to Base.Place the Scatter-less Base on a flat surface with the CritterTrail sticker facing you on the right hand side. Slide the Left Side Passageway (only one open hole) into the u-shaped opening on the left side of the Base. Slide the Right Side Passageway (with both holes open) into the u-shaped opening on the right side of the Base. Be sure to line up the grooves and gently press down until both Passageways snap into place.Note: For your convenience, the Side Passageways have been pre-assembled to last permanently. Attempting to disassemble the Side Passageways may cause breakage.Step 2: Fill Scatter-less Base with Bedding.Fill the Scatter-less Base with a liberal amount of bedding material (not included). Your new pet naturally enjoys burrowing and digging, so choose a material that is safe and dust-free. Some small animal experts discourage owners from using cedar bedding due to the sensitivity of the small animal's respiratory system.Step 3: Insert Wire Panels into the Scatter-less Base.Gently slide the Back Wire Panel through the side grooves located on the back sides of the Passageways. Be sure to press down gently until the Back Wire Panel is secured into the lip on the Base. Next, gently slide the Front Wire Panel with Door through the side grooves located on the front sides of the Passageways. Again, be sure to press down gently until the Front Panel is secured into the lip on the Base.Step 4: Bubble Wave Wheel Assembly.Insert the Wheel Connector Clip into the center hole of the Bubble Wave Wheel. Attach the Bubble Wave Wheel to the center of the Back Wire Panel between the third and fourth bar up from the bottom. Simply press the Wheel Connector Clip through the Back Wire Panel and twist Connector half way to lock Wheel into place.Step 5: Petting Zone Lid/Roof AttachmentInsert the Petting Zone Lid into the Roof Top. Be sure to press in gently until the Petting Zone Lid is secured into place. Next, place the Roof Top with Petting Zone onto the top of the assembled bottom portion of the home. It is important that the Petting Zone is aligned over the right side of the home. Be sure to line up the grooves and gently press down until the Roof Top snaps into place.Step 6: Accessory AttachmentClick-lock the Bubble Plug into the bottom circular opening of the Left Side Passageway. Next, click-lock the bottom of the U-Tube into the lower circular opening of the Right Side Passageway. Then, click-lock the top of the U-Tube into the top circular opening of the Right Side Passageway. The U-Tube will allow your pet to have access to the Petting Zone.Hint: Accessory Access Holes: There are two unused access holes that will allow you unlimited expansion of your pet's home with the use of CritterTrail Add-On accessories. Do not punch out the additional access holes until you are ready to expand your pet's home and have already purchased your accessories. Access holes cannot be closed once opened without the use of a Bubble Plug cap. To close an opened access hole you will need to use CritterTrail Bubble Plug item #60590 or any other accessory Add-Ons.Step 7: Using the Water Bottle and Food DishTo fill Water Bottle, remove the metal cap. Fill Bottle completely by placing it under a light stream of running water. Replace metal cap and insert through pre-opened hole in the front corner of the Roof Top.Hint: To prevent any leaking, always completely fill the Water Bottle full of water (leaving air in the bottle may cause excess dripping). Always remove the Water Bottle before transporting your CritterTrail One. Transportation will shift your Water Bottle and can cause leaks.Place a quality food mixture (not included) into your pet's Food Dish. Place the Food Dish into any corner of your new CritterTrail One. Do not place Food Dish under the Water Bottle.Cleaning Your CritterTrail OneTo clean your CritterTrail One, simply push down on the Back Thumb Tabs while lifting up on the Front Finger Tabs.Note: The Back Thumb Tabs are located on the sides of the Scatter-less Base. The Front Finger Tabs are located on the bottoms of the Side Passageways.Gently lift the entire assembled upper portion of the home away from the Scatter-less Base.When cleaning, do not use any abrasive or toxic cleaning products that may cause damage to your home or harm to your pet.After cleaning and replacing soiled bedding, place the upper cage portion back onto the Scatter-less Base. Again, be sure to line up the grooves and gently press down until the upper cage portion snaps into place.Cleaning the Roof Top and Petting ZoneTo clean the Roof Top and Petting Zone, first gently lift up on the left side. Next, lift up on the right side and remove the Roof Top from the assembled lower portion of the home.Made in China.
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Fernandez close to being traded?Posted on June 21st, 2007 – 5:35 PM
By Michael Russo
Indicatations here in Columbus tonight are that the Wild is close to making a trade after a long day on the phones for GM Doug Risebrough.
Risebrough said he would be "chained" to his hotel room tonight. This morning, Risebrough said there was nothing on the front burner, however, when reached a few hours ago, he indicated that has changed dramatically. He did not specify that Fernandez would be the guy moved, but that is the most logical assumption.
According to sources, the two teams hot after Fernandez are Boston and Phoenix. The Wild, one source says, has been offered "legitimate value." The Wild likely would be looking to flip first-round picks and get a $2-3 million player in return.
Fernandez is undeniably the top goalie out there now that J-S Giguere re-signed with Anaheim.
Update: I'm hearing Boston. I've talked to two people with the Bruins. Entire staff is meeting at this hour, 7:45 pm ET. However, I was just told "five" teams still in it and no guarantees. Still sticking by the phone, laptop.
Last update of night: Nothing yet. Rumors are Boston might be looking at Toskala or Bryzgalov also. One big problem here is Bruins desperately want to discard Glen Murray, and that's a $4 million tag the Wild doesn't want.
Still, the fact it didn't get done tonight doesn't mean it definitely won't. Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli didn't get to Columbus until Thursday night because of the Claude Julien presser in Boston. So he met with his staff much of the evening, not only on trade stuff, but draft stuff. I was told he basically told Risebrough, "Let me call you tomorrow."
Regardless, it's clear the Wild feels it's close to a deal with one of five teams.
Another thing I just heard from an impeccable source. Fernandez is not the top goalie available.
Nashville is calling around offering Tomas Vokoun. The Preds called Florida, and the Panthers were not interested, which means they're not in the Fernandez game either. Looks like Ed Belfour will be back in Florida. The end game here is Florida wants to wait and see if Miikka Kiprusoff becomes available next season.
That'd be a shock unless Iron Mike Keenan runs Kipper out of Calgary. Of course, he did that to Roberto Luongo.
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4393 comments found
I have a question. I am using Striking for two different sites – of course, I love the theme and its flexibility. However, I cannot find a Cache plugin that works without breaking the website.
Do you have any suggestions?
Hi Chesa
Can you please go to the support forum and post any questions you may have on this matter?
Both of the main caching plugins, plus a variety of lessor known ones all work fine.
One has to remember that with any caching plugin, certain features in the plugin may not be applicable to a particular theme, or web host.
As well, a common mistake is using the wrong settings in the the minify group, since Striking already has most of its js minified. So if you try to minify what is already minified, then you break things.
The default wp theme, which has no advanced js in it, is what some plugin features are designed to be used with.
It gets down to a users knowledge of wordpress, actually understanding the background and intent of each feature in a caching plugin, and the environment in which they wish to deploy those settings.
I can also advise that having been in thousands of user sites using caching plugins, such plugins and Striking work fine together. Further proof, if you look at that list of sites posted at the top of the Item Details tab, and head over to the forum to the thread "Tell us about your Responsive Site" from where this list is drawn, you will see that most are employing a caching plugin (they all list the plugins in use), and their sites are humming along just fine.
Actually, Striking Responsive in particular, has extraordinary plugin compatibility. We would be willing to wager that no other theme with the scope and complexity of Striking is as plugin compatible. And its what we are advised by the many designers who use Striking in their day to day work (many have remarked upon this in their comments).
And also remember one cannot use a plugin, and the built in optimizing functions found in the JavaScript & CSS Optimizer Options tab at the same time.
Thank you for loving the theme. Should you have questions on how to employ a particular setting in a caching plugin, ask on the forum.
Best Regards
Striking Team
Are all updates free once this theme is purchased?
Yes. Is that not the case with all themes at Themeforest? I suppose many authors don't actually update very often. The preferred methodology by many is to release updates as a new theme, but that is not how we work.
We update continuously, and have an outstanding track record since releasing Striking.
Thank you for your inquiry into our theme.
Best Regards
Striking Team
Hey guys, it's been weeks since you first said you were submitting the responsive version. Can you give us an update, please?
thanks chad
Hi Chad
Themeforest came back to us and said they were unable to review the update without written documentation. This was an issue for us as we moved much of our help to built-in help fields, and had planned on doing up a new set of external docs after the initial release.
So we have been busy writing (its a slow process).
I think we are going to resubmit this week, based on what we have written. Its about 100pgs so far (Striking Responsive has a lot of features) and should be enough for them to grasp the basics.
Thank you for your inquiry and interest in Striking.
Best Regards
Striking Team
Hi The responsive version, its a Mobil compatible??
When its ready because i want buy the theme with all functions. because if i install now then i need upgrade the theme right?
You can buy now, and instead of installing Striking 22.214.171.124 go to our support forum, follow the links on it to the responsive vesion of Striking and just install that instead. And of course it is fully mobile compatible.
If you have any other questions please do not hesistate to ask.
Best Regards
Striking Team
Hi, I am updating this theme on my clients website. He is having this theme. Server does not support auto update, WordPress asks for ftp details. So how to manually update theme.
The way to update is by ftp should this occur. Do you have ftp access to your clients site? Your listed as a theme author, so you must know how to update a wordpress site by ftp – that is wp 101.
If you and your client continue to have difficulties, then you should register at the Striking support forum, and post a thread indicating you require assistance updating your site.
Best Regards
Striking Team
Just to echo chadelwine's comment, I too am looking forward after a much longer than expected wait. That said, I appreciate that your team never evades answering the tough questions as well.
Hi John
Well, we would not even suggest waiting for the Themeforest official approval, given that the responsive version is available to users anyways via the download link at the forum. At my last count, there were over 700 sites live with Striking Responsive (we can see via our own api), and I think there are about 90 of those sites listed in the Responsive thread at the support forum by uses who have converted.
I have posted about 13 sections of the revised help documentation, and have another 4 sections about ready to post – the woocommerce section is 25pgs, and I think I still have material to add to it.
Its an odd situation in the first place since there is actualy no official documentation requirement for any Themeforest theme, yet we were soft rejected on the basis of they needing documentation in order to analyze and pass the update. But having a theme like Striking update to Responsive, and pile on literally 100%+ more features is likely a first at TF. Most dvelopers release as a new theme instead (meaning it costs you money….).
BTW, Did you know we have a demo site where we have Woo, Easy Digital Downloads and Image Store all running at the same time – yes 3 eccommerce plugins running at once, plus Ubermenu, WPML and some contact forms, error free. That's a stress test I would be willing to hold up against any theme in the world.
There is two good aspects to the delay in resubmitting: now we have documentation that we were otherwise going to do after the fact, and possibly, just possibly, we might even have tinkered a little further with the features while I have been stuck writing documentation (I am the only English first language member of the Striking support team). I also have more videos to release shortly.
I was hoping we would be in a position to resubmit today, but examining what still needs to be done, I think Tuesday or Wed is a more likely potential candidate for resubmission.
Best Regards
Striking Team
You guys rock! I am getting the best support (by far) I have ever had in my life for any product/service I have ever bought: prompt, effective, generous and kind.
Striking has been the most powerful and flexible theme I have worked with but now, with the update/upgrade to the Responsive version, all my dreams have come true, and you have given it to us for free, instead of releasing a new theme like other authors do, that is….striking!!!
I will carry on building sites for my clients with Striking for a long, long time.
Thank you!
Any potential buyers of this theme look no further, just get it. The support is amazing and the theme is exceptional. There is very little you cannot do with it.
I will always be using the striking theme.
I bought Striking theme and I don't regret it. Very flexible with a serious, quick and kind support. I really recommend this theme.
Many many thanks to its creators. Lila
Hi Striking Team!
I found a new theme today on Themeforest that resembles Striking Responsive so closely that I was shocked. It even has a Responsive Text Shortcode and no one other then StrikingR has ever had that which I recall. There were an huge number of other similarities.
I know you guys indicated on the forum you had a "soft rejection" from Themeforest in mid Nov for StrikingR on the basis of they needing "documentation" to approve the update. It just seems a little fishy to me that you guys got rejected and this other theme with some apparently big wordpress poobahs and the same features got approved. I remember what happened with the special treatment Woo got, and the whole gpl fiasco, and I smell a rat on this in more then one way. I could be wrong but I am going to send you a pm on the forum with more details.
Thanks for the help with my store. I love the new sliders No one will ever be able to match your support in any case, as only you guys go the extra mile with live support when necessary.
Toodles! AS
Hi AlysShee
Yes, we had several of our users advise about this matter with thoughts similar to yours.
We have the best track record of longevity, innovation and support of any theme at Themeforest. When all else confuses the picture, discerning buyers will hopefully see through to these superimportant points.
Thank you for your concern. I received your forum pm as well and have responded to more of your points in my reply back to you.
Best Regards
Striking Team
Is it safe updating to WP 3.8 with this theme running?
Yes, if you check both the Item Description Tab, or the Support Forum, we advised on compatibility within minutes of WP 3.8 being released. Your website will display just fine to your visitors.
WP 3.8 is about cosmetic changes to the admin interface, not about fundemental matters that can affect how a website displays.
Best Regards
Striking Team
Just read previous post! I updated but homepage slider went funny will post in forum…
Did you remember to go to the Striking Advanced Panel, and toggle on the Clear Cache setting and save the panel?
There are no issues of which we are aware in respect of wp3.8 and Striking. This wp update is not really about content related matters. The focus is on the fact they made the dashboard/admin responsive, and added a color pallete for the admin, and other cosmetic type changes.
Nothing really touches upon how a website displays, or even the theme (other then responsive admin).
I suspect your issues are related to something else entirely.
However, be advised there are changes in the core that do impact plugins, and likely once again a certain array of plugins may not be compatible, and will need updating by their authors.
Best Regards
Striking Team
Hey There -
A client of mine has this as their theme, freaking LOVE IT, and working with it! However, he just emailed me telling me that bluehost (the server we are hosting on) is updating to PHP 5.4 in the next 48 hours. I just wanted to make sure or check to see if this theme is compatible with that, or if I am out of luck.
Cheers! Tara
Hi Tara
Is your friend on Striking 5.2 series or have they done the upgrade to Sriking Responsive?
It really makes no diff, both versions are php 5.4 compatible.
Be advised that wordpress itself is not compatible with php 5.5 and we have a thread on that topic at the support forum (which is open viewing for all). But this has nothing to do with php 5.4.
Anyone who knows Striking knows we are always compatible with wp/php/browser updates, if not by the time of release, then very soon afterwards. Its been that way for almost 4 yrs now – we always stay up to date. We announced wp 3.8 general compatibility one minute after it was released…...
Best Regards
Striking Team
Hello, if I test my client web on pingdom tools it shows error with striking/fonts/0?ver=3.8
Please can you test it? Anyone have this error?
Hi Bigdrobek
Prior to our testing, can you please go to the support forum, and post a screenshot of the error, or just put the error string in a comment?
We don't handle customer support here, but at our support forum, which we do indicate is our procedure per the Support Tab above.
Best Regards
Striking Team
Just advising all that the issue was resolved. It seems that when the user jumped to wp 3.8, all his different font technologies (cufon, @fontface, Google) were all activated. We don't know why at this time, although it was easily corrected by turning off the fonts not in use.
One other user also reported a similar experience. It could be php related, or just a random occurrence.
In any case turning off the unneeded fonts (there are settings for all of this of course) did the trick.
Thanks for cross posting on the Support Forum Bigdrobek and reporting the matter.
Best Regards
Striking Team
So stoked with your theme – we love the ease of use and flow.
Q: Got WooCommerce all dialed in but find that the right side bar vanishes completely only on the product page.http://www.koaloha.com/product/test-koaloha-uke-3
Your thoughts?
Oh, sorry – all versions WP, Striking and Woo updated to the latest
Hi Geebz
You may want to consider jumping to Striking responsive (which is free for licenseholders, info is on the support forum). The ease of use, flow, features, flexibility are all hugely expanded and improved.
Striking responsive, particularly in the next iteration coming out next week, has many new dedicated Woo (and other ecommerce cart) features.
If Striking 5 series is the baseline at 100%, Striking Responsive is 250% across the board. And the next version is hugely optimized (I posted some new screenshots in the responsive release thread).
Please, if you are still having an issue, may I ask you to post on the Support forum?
Best Regards
Striking Team
it seems a bug in portfolio. the function Breadcrumbs Parent Page link keep link to the home page. and the portfolio title. Im very not sure if the problem is here. Can U take a look into this?
Given what you described, this is how it is supposed to work, it is not a bug. But should you have any questions about breadcrumbs or the special abilities for custom portfolio breadcrumbs or rewrite URL please register at the Striking Support forum (is free and takes about 30 seconds to do) and create a new thread requesting help with usage of the breadcrumb functions.
As we indicate in both the Item Details and Support Tabs above, we provide our theme support by way of our support forum only. The Themeforest comments page here is purely for pre-purchase questions and theme feedback.
Best Regards
Striking Team
Thank you. I should say here. This is the best theme here
I wanted to say this: devs are very friendly, humble and down to earth LOL, you'll love talking with them and pun-ning each other!
Wish I could give a 5 star again!
Hi, I'm the author of Final Tiles Gallery (http://codecanyon.net/item/final-tiles-gallery-for-wordpress/5189351) and I'm writing because a customer of mine has a problem using my plugin with your theme.
The problem is that the theme seems to interfere with the output of my plugin. It looks like the theme adds extra HTML tags to the result of my shortcode. For example, here is a chunk of correct HTML:

Sniff! Sniff!

and this is what is printed using your theme:

Kate + Neil:Married

if you look after the 'caption' DIV there is some weirdness.
Do you have any idea on what could cause this problem? Thanks
here is a clearer example, I removed classes and attributes so you can see easily the HTML structure:correct output:

Kate

wrong output using your theme:

Kate

I think I found the problem http://kaptinlin.com/support/discussion/1835/disable-automatic-p-tags/p1
The solution in that thread is for the striking non responsive version and is for a version from 2011. The striking theme did update a lot since then and we also now have the responsive version which you might consider to try. You can download it through the link supplied in the support forum.
May i suggest if you still have issues with your plugin you create a account on our support forum and drop the question in there?
thank you.http://kaptinlin.com/support
Best regards,
Striking Team,
Do you have any update about the availability of the third-party, paid addons you refer to?
Hi John,
May i suggest you visit our forum? we have a thread about all the plugins people are using in our theme,http://kaptinlin.com/support/discussion/9024/need-to-know-about-your-responsive-sites-for-our-new-showcase#Item_1
Striking runs with many paid plugins without any issues. If you provide us more information through the support forum about what you are after we can try to answer your question.http://kaptinlin.com/support
Best regards,
Striking Team,
To add to what Paul has indicated, there are some independent developers and designers who have expressed an interest in providing utilities/addons/plugins specifically for Striking Responsive.
We hope to co-ordinate with some of them on such options after we have moved to our new support forum, which will have a forum, ticket, and blog sections (where we post advanced tips, etc).
I am guestimating about 2 weeks or so out yet.
Hi James, Happy Xmas and New Year to all the Striking members!
Just had a look at the list of sites using the theme, they are great! I was wondering if you might consider adding in my site to show what can be done by customizing the theme's core. Here are the links….http://sponsormywings.com/ http://jonathansymmonds.com/ http://zimbabweinternational.com/
Thanks James!
Hi Jonathon
Jonathon, can you please contact me on skype? Or send me a pm at the forum so I can contact you. I need you to update to Striking Responsive for inclusion of your sites in the new showcase.
Best Regards Striking Team James