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By Eye on Hockey staff
This year's NHL trade deadline comes at 3 p.m. ET on Feb. 27. Until then, the hockey rumors will swirl and the players will twirl with all of the talk.
As usual look for just about every team to covet a top-six forward or top defensemen, each about as elusive as Sasquatch.
This will be your one-stop shop for gossip and speculation for trade action in the NHL. Check back often.
To see the trades that have actually happened, visit our Trade Tracker.
|Trade Deadline Speculation
|Feb. 27 Earlier Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported it was all quiet on the Flyers front, and that's equally true for their slim shot at Rick Nash: "Source: #Flyers are officially out of the Nash Sweepstakes."
|Feb. 27 When the deadline beckons, sometimes teams will blink on their demands. Not with Rick Nash and the Sharks per Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com: "Sharks and Blue Jackets talked again on Nash but price didn't change: Couture as part of package. No-go."
|Feb. 27 The Avalanche were a Wild card on the trade deadline and after acquiring Jamie McGinn for Daniel Winnik and T.J. Galiardi, Adrian Dater says they'll call it a day: "Avs are done for the day. Jones, etc., won't be traded. Good day all"
|Feb. 27 So the Rangers might not be out of the Rick Nash hunt after all. Here's the latest from Darren Dreger of TSN: "May be too late, but there is a late charge for Rick Nash!! Will NYR pay the price? Buckle up."
|Feb. 27 The Hurricanes had two defensemen to watch at the trade deadline and apparently they have made up their mind which one is for sure staying between Bryan Allen and Jaroslav Spacek, according to John Shannon of Sportsnet: "Canes confirm that Bryan Allen is off the market. Will not be traded...that means Spacek will go."
|Feb. 27 The San Jose Sharks are in a funk and could use some help. Bob McKenzie says they appear close to getting some: "Hearing SJS are closing in on a deal for depth forward Daniel Winnik from COL, but not done yet."
|Feb. 27 The Flyers have a lot of prospects and are always a hot rumor team. On deadline day? Well here's the update from Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: "Just spoke with #Flyers source who talked with Homer: 'Nothing cooking at all,' he said."
|Feb. 26 The Sabres have been pretty quiet one way or the other, but they have a veteran who continues to draw interest according to Renaud P. Lavoie of RDS: "Lots of interest for #sabres Derek Roy. Hearing #mapleleafs are interested in him."
|Feb. 26 The Rangers have long been seen as the front-runner for Rick Nash. WIth less than 24 hours before the deadline, that might not be the same story per Katie Strang of ESPN New York: "The Predators have made an offer of their own for the 27-year-old power forward, multiple sources have confirmed. While it seems unlikely the Blue Jackets would want to deal their best player to a division opponent that regularly whips up on them, the attempt to get Nash speaks to Poile's attempts to satisfy his top players' desire for more elite talent and to strengthen the team's chances to make a significant playoff run."
|Feb. 26 The Predators in the Nash sweepstakes? They're trying according to David Boclair of Nashville City Paper: "The Predators have made an offer of their own for the 27-year-old power forward, multiple sources have confirmed. While it seems unlikely the Blue Jackets would want to deal their best player to a division opponent that regularly whips up on them, the attempt to get Nash speaks to Poile's attempts to satisfy his top players' desire for more elite talent and to strengthen the team's chances to make a significant playoff run."
|Feb. 26 The trade deadline is so fun. After reports surfaced earlier Sunday that Tomas Plenakec would waive his no-trade clause, Renaud P. Lavoie of RDS retored with this from Plekanec's agent: "Tomas Plekanec agent, Rick Curren said his client is not willing to waive the no-trade clause."
|Feb. 26 His name keeps popping up and will until there's a new contract signed, but the Isles insit Evgeni Nabokov is staying put, according to Katie Strang of ESPN New York: "#Isles Source tells ESPNNewYork.com that Isles still not looking to move G Evgeni Nabokov, although he has generated some interest"
|Feb. 26 Tomas Plekanec on his way out in Montreal? A lot would like him and apparently he would now be willing according to Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: "While Plekanec said Friday that he wasn't aware of being the subject of any trade talks, The Gazette has learned that the player's agent let it be known earlier this month that the veteran centre would be willing to waive the no-trade clause which was part of the six-year, $30-million deal he signed in 2010."
|Feb. 26 Keith Ballard to the IR opens a lot of possibilities for Vancouver according to TSN's Bob McKenzie: "Basically they've thrown an "Open for Business" sign in regards to trades. Ballard going on injury reserve basically frees up $4.2 million worth of available cap space for the Vancouver Canucks. ... The Canucks are interested in any number of big fish that are out there. The Vancouver Canucks covet Steve Ott to a large degree. If he [Dustin Brown] is available the Canucks would have interest, the wherewithall and the cap space to be able to get a player like that."
|Feb. 26 Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville is hoping his team can bring in some help that he thinks they need: "We're down to a couple of days here. Hopefully we can add somebody and help our team."
|Feb. 26 Here's where the Rick Nash rumors stand as of Sunday morning according to Bruce Garrioch: "The Columbus LW was mum about his future Saturday, but the Leafs, Rangers and Sharks all have offers on the table. All three teams have told Jackets GM Scott Howson the deal could be better in the summer. The Leafs and Rangers are aggressive because they've got more parts than the Sharks to make the deal"
|Feb. 26 The defending champs would like to bring in some reinforcements for the stretch run according to Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal. It worked last year: "The Boston Bruins are looking for a top four defenceman because Joe Corvo has been little better than a C on coach Claude Julien's report card. He's an upgrade on Tomas Kaberle last year, but marginally. They were in the hunt for former Tampa Bay Lightning blue-liner Pavel Kubina before he went to the Philadelphia Flyers."
|Feb. 26 The Avs have climbed back into the West playoff scene but still might move out a couple players, but not as many as rumored per Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: "Avalanche Milan Hejduk's name keeps coming up at the trade deadline in Colorado. Forget it. He's not going anywhere. Neither is Paul Stastny. Now, David Jones, an unrestricted free agent, tough winger Cody McLeod and T.J. Galiardi (a fast second-to-third-liner) are in play."
|Feb. 26 With Craig Anderson out of the lineup for a few weeks, the Sens are on the verge of getting another goalie, per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: "League sources say Senators closing in on deal for Ben Bishop from STL Blues. Could be done today."
|Feb. 24 The Rangers are definitely buyers if they are going to do anything, but they are looking to sell off at least one player according to Larry Brooks of the New York Post: "The Rangers are attempting to move Wojtek Wolski, who has played three games since coming off injured reserve on Jan. 6. Doing so (perhaps even through waivers if there are no deadline takers for the winger with the $3.8 million full-season cap charge) would free an additional $860,000 of space."
|Feb. 24 Hold off on the Dustin Brown trade talk. Perhaps the quick spread made the Kings sheepish accoridng to Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com: "The buzz over Dustin Brown's availability softened somewhat by midafternoon. As my colleague Elliotte Friedman of CBC's Hockey Night In Canada first tweeted Friday afternoon, a source told ESPN.com that the Kings now seem a little more reluctant to part with their captain. That's not to say the door is slammed shut, but it is interesting to see how things shifted from Thursday night to Friday afternoon."
|Feb. 24 Brent Johnson isn't cutting it as Marc-Andre Fleury's backup in Pittsburgh so Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com says they are taking a gander elsewhere: "The Pittsburgh Penguins are poking around for an upgrade to backup goalie Brent Johnson. Among the names on their list is Minnesota Wild backup Josh Harding, who is slated for unrestricted free agency July 1."
|Feb. 24 The ongoing Ales Hemsky saga continues to go back and forth with the Oilers. From Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com: "Will the Oilers trade or sign Ales Hemsky? The Oilers have talked contract with Hemsky, who is slated to be a UFA on July 1. The clock is ticking. Either he accepts Edmonton's offer and signs an extension, or he'll be dealt by Monday's 3 p.m. ET deadline."
|Feb. 24 Make of this what you will. Is Brian Burke admitting to having discussions with the Jackets about Rick Nash or trying to squash the rumors? ""We do not have a firm offer on the table for Rick Nash," Burke told TSN Radio 1050's Cybulski & Company. "That I can assure you.""
|Feb. 24 Moving Carter out of Columbus doesn't mean that everybody is going to follow suit. In fact, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports the opposite is likely: "Now that #CBJ have traded C Jeff Carter and C Antoine Vermette, chances C Derick Brassard gets moved is much less likely."
|Feb. 24 After the Kings landed Jeff Carter, the buzz immediately grew about Dustin Brown being traded OUT of L.A. It came from TSN's Bob McKenzie, who later said the interest in Brown is very wide spread: "Just to be clear, is LA captain Dustin Brown in play? As in being shopped? Yes, absolutely. But that doesn't mean he's guaranteed to move."
|Feb. 24 Flames GM Jay Feaster was none too pleased with his team's play of late as they chase a playoff berth. He let Sportsnet know that his team needs to pick it up, or else: "Last year you [the team] fooled me so shame on you. This year if you're going to fool me, shame on me. So if we don't show a whole lot more urgency heading into Monday, you guys [Sportsnet] will be busy as it relates to the goings on in Calgary."
|Feb. 24 Even though the Dallas Stars are in a tie for eighth in the Western Conference, they might still be looking to sell. Adam Burish and Steve Ott are names that keep coming up per CSN Chicago's Tracey Myers.
|Feb. 23 The Rangers continue to remain at the fore of the Nash sweepstakes and Larry Brooks of the New York Post has the latest on their stance, admitting it might not be enough: "It is believed that Sather, who is not fazed by the ramifications of adding Nash's contract that runs through 2017-18 at a cap hit of $7.8 million per year, is prepared to send Brandon Dubinsky, Christian Thomas, and perhaps 2010 first-rounder Dylan McIlrath plus a first round pick to Columbus in order to bring the 6-foot-4, 220-pound, nine-year veteran to Broadway."
|Feb. 23 Despite his numbers, Mike Knuble would still be welcome by a lot of teams, so Bruce Garrioch's question is will the Caps move him?"Caps RW Mike Knuble will have one eye on trade coverage until the deadline. GM George McPhee hasn't decided whether he's a buyer or seller, but Knuble is coveted by teams looking for veteran help such as the Rangers, Bruins, Wings and Hawks. 'There's been a lot of trade talk," said Knuble, 3-9-12 points in 56 games. "I haven't had a good season and I know it looks terrible on paper. We'll see what happens. I guess I'll be watching the next little bit, more on Monday.'"
|Feb. 23 Teams are still waiting to see what the Avalanche are going to do in terms of buying or selling with others interested in some of the Avs per Bruce Garrioch:"Teams looking for veteran help are waiting to see what's going to happen to Colorado RW Milan Hejduk. He has been shopped but the Avs haven't decided whether they're going to sell or not."
|Feb. 23 Buffalo isn't all that far back despite the disappointing season, but it might unload a player or two according to Bruce Garrioch:"The Sabres could start unloading soon, but don't expect G Ryan Miller to be dealt before the deadline. UFA C Paul Gaustad is going to get moved and there's plenty of interest while C Derek Roy is getting attention."
|Feb. 23 The San Jose Sharks are not looking at one Blue Jackets scorer but reportedly two according to Bruce Garrioch of QMI Agency.:"Not only is Sharks GM Doug Wilson talking to Jackets counterpart Scott Howson about disgruntled RW Rick Nash, league sources told the QMI Agency Wednesday San Jose is also studying a deal for C Jeff Carter."
|Feb. 23 A need at the deadline is quickly rising for the Leafs and it's a familiar one. GM Brian Burke told TSN Radio what the Leafs could be in the market for:"'I'm not sure that we're not going to be in the market [for a goalie] before we're done,' Burke said. 'It's something that we have to at least explore what the price tags are. The fact is we're losing games because we're not stopping the puck enough. ... We've got to get our goaltenders to stop the puck.'"
|Feb. 23 Everybody wants Teemu Selanne on their team so the questions continue around the Ducks forward, but he maintains he's not waiving his no-trade clause to the O.C. Register:"When asked directly if he plans to be with the Ducks for the remainder of the season, Selanne coyly said, 'Right now, yeah.'"
|Feb. 22 Long believed to be one of the few scoring forwards available, sounds like you can take Tuomo Ruutu off the block. From Chip Alexander of the News & Obersver:"Ruutu expected to re-sign with Canes today. Official word soon to come."
|Feb. 22 The Kings need scoring in the worst way and most assume that means getting Rick Nash, but The Fourth Period is reporting they are looking toward Buffalo, too:"According to a source familiar with the situation, the Kings are interested in Sabres forwards Jason Pominville and Drew Stafford."
|Feb. 22 The Avs showed some signs of buying by acquiring Steve Downie already, but they aren't done by any stretch. Adrian Dater of the Denver Post reports most all can be had:"Some high- ranking people: 'almost everyone on Avs in play except three or four guys'"
|Feb. 22 The Washington Capitals are struggling but still don't figure to be sellers. But that doesn't mean nobody on their team is available according to Renaud P. Lavoie of RDS in Canada:"Roman Hamrlik is being shop. The price is high right now."
|Feb. 22 Ales Hemsky seems like the only sure guy to leave the Oilers this week and Scott Burnside of ESPN.com handicapped the field with the Rangers, Predators, Bruins, Kings and Sharks the five contenders.
|Feb. 22 Forget the Rick Nash sweepstakes being a two-horse race, another team is a strong contender per Darren Dreger of TSN: "The San Jose Sharks are emerging as a strong contender for Rick Nash. Sources say Columbus initially targeted Logan Couture, but was quickly told that was a non-starter. But, make no mistake, San Jose will stay in the mix until Monday's deadline."
|Feb. 21 Just in case you were still wondering about Zach Parise's status on the trade market, Devils coach Peter DeBoer made it pretty clear to the Bergen Record: "'It hasn't been a distraction, I think, because our general manager has made it very clear that it's not an issue, he's not going anywhere, he's a big part of our team, he's our captain,' DeBoer said. 'I think that kind of ended the distraction right there. Also, the fact of where we're sitting and where we're heading and how we're playing, he's a huge part of that. So, it's a non-issue.'"
|Feb. 21 While one Canadiens player comes off the trading block another one goes on it according to Bob McKenzie: "Montreal has let it be known they aren't trading Travis Moen, they want to re-sign him. But they are wililng to move Andrei Kostitsyn, who is unrestricted this summer."
|Feb. 21 Another player who could be in a re-sign or be traded mode is Buffalo's Paul Gaustad. Bob McKenzie says it's decision time for the Sabres: "The Buffalo Sabres and Paul Gaustad are doing the 'maybe he'll sign, maybe he won't dance' and if he doesn't he could be a last-minute add for a contender looking for size and depth, and face-off ability."
|Feb. 21 Don't have Marek Zidlicky going to the Devils quite yet. Bob McKenzie says the interest has picked up in the Wild defenseman: "Last week it looked as though New Jersey was the destination for Minnesota's Marek Zidlicky, but more teams are now calling on him. Though he has the ultimate say on where he ends up by virtue of his no-trade clause."
|Feb. 21 Remember when the 'Canes' Tuomo Ruutu was a sure name to be moved? Bob McKenzie says they are still deciding on what do and have some others on the block: "Any hour now the Carolina Hurricanes should know if they are re-signing Tuomo Ruutu. If an extension isn't done, the injured Ruutu -- who should be back sometime in March -- could go back on the trade market. Carolina is also expected to deal defenseman Jaro Spacek and if they do that means they're likely going to hold on to Bryan Allen."
|Feb. 21 The streaky Avs have hit another down turn and are falling further out of the playoff picture. Bob McKenzie says that might make some intriguing players available.: "There is also a lot of noise coming out of Colorado where the Avalanche have a number of intriguing rentals. David Jones and Daniel Winnik are two big forward heading to unrestricted free agency would be highly sought after. Defenseman Kyle Quincey is a restricted free agent but his name is also out there in a big way."
|Feb. 21 The Stars are looking more like a seller by the day and Bob McKenzie hears one name is starting to draw interest from other teams: "One name we're starting to hear is abrasive forward Steve Ott. Now it would have to be a so called "hockey deal" because Ott is not a rental. He has another two years left at $2.95 million per year."
|Feb. 21 Perhaps trying to find another Mark Recchi, the Ottawa Sun reports the Bruins inquired about Ryan Smyth and were told the same as all the other would-be suitors: "The Boston Bruins have asked about the availability of Edmonton Oilers veteran Ryan Smyth but, to no surprise, apparently were told he's not on the market. As Smyth told QMI Agency's Robert Tychkowski last week: 'I'm staying put.'"
|Feb. 21 The Isles have slipped back to the bottom and now have some assets other teams could covet per the Ottawa Sun: "When Ottawa Senators commentator Denis Potvin suggested Detroit director of pro scouting Mark Howe and Florida Panthers scout Peter Mahovlich were in attendance for Monday's Sens-Islanders game to eye Isles hulking 6-foot-4, 253-pound defenceman Milan Jurcina, Howe and Mahovlich broke into wry grins while refusing to verbally acknowledge Povin's suggestion. Potvin later was informed that Isles defenceman Mark Eaton has asked for a trade and likely is in play too."
|Feb. 21 More and more every day it looks like the Avs are going to be sellers, but they still would like to make some "hockey moves" and asked the Flyers about a certain young player according to Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: "Two sources say #flyers are NOT entertaining advances from COL on JVR ... but advances have been made"
|Feb. 20 Coyotes GM Don Maloney doesn't sound like a GM who is ready to start dealing according to the Arizona Republic: "I like the group, I like the mix, I like our chemistry. We'll still work very hard to see, 'Can we make it a little better?' But we're not looking to take anything off our roster. I just think we're in a good place where players know their roles, know what to expect and if we do this and stay healthy, then we're a playoff team."
|Feb. 20 Derek Roy is a rare top-six center who might be available with the Sabres having such a tough season according to the Buffalo News:: "Roy could be down to his final days in Buffalo. His contract has a full season with a $4 million cap hit, which makes him attractive trade bait. There's an argument to keep him on a team emaciated down the middle."
|Feb. 20 All of the talk is about Rick Nash, he has stolen the spotlight in the last week but Elliotte Friedman of CBC says all the talk will likely be for naught: "My latest thought on Rick Nash/Columbus is this: the Blue Jackets will not trade him at the deadline unless the deal is incredible."
|Feb. 20 Leafs GM Brian Burke has been hush hush but one Leaf mentioned in rumors has been Mikhail Grabovski. Elliotte Friedman of CBC wonders if Toronto would be able to absorb that this season: "If Burke traded Mikhail Grabovski for a second-round pick and a prospect, who, exactly, would fill his spot on a team trying to make the playoffs? Would have to be another move, no?"
|Feb. 20 The Bruins have some valuable players/prospects who would be especially appealing to the Jackets, but Elliotte Friedman of CBC says they won't be parting with them: "Boston GM Peter Chiarelli went on record last week that Tuukka Rask and defensive uber-prospect Dougie Hamilton will not be traded. Chiarelli's said that before about Rask, but I wanted to double-check after Nash's availability became known. Mentioned on Hotstove that it's believed the Rangers told Columbus that neither Michael Del Zotto nor Ryan McDonagh are available."
|Feb. 20 No team is in more need of offense than the Kings and Elliotte Friedman of CBC says GM Dean Lombardi could be preparing for a few moves. Here's an excerpt of his lates on L.A.: "Lombardi could package Bernier and one of the two defenceman for a scorer. (Jeff Carter is a the obvious candidate.) But, if he split up that package -- and moved Johnson in the process -- he could add a second one."
|Feb. 20 There has been some chatter popping up about the Flyers getting in on the Rick Nash rumors, but Darren Dreger of TSN says that's changing: "Lots of time for things to change, but sources say the Flyers are out on Nash at the current asking price. Still think NYR is frontrunner."
|Feb. 19 Evgeni Nabokov was thought to be available not long ago with Al Montoya and his age, but now they're talking extension per Newsday: "Don Meehan, Nabokov's agent, told Newsday in an email Sunday that talks will "start soon" between himself and general manager Garth Snow on a contract for the 36-year-old goaltender, who has resurrected his NHL career with a solid season."
|Feb. 19 Rick Nash's wish list was once reported to be five teams long, but now the Canucks appear to have snuck on it according to the Columbus Dispatch: "Boston, Los Angeles, the New York Rangers, San Jose, Toronto and Vancouver are believed to be on Nash's list, which has been held under tight wraps by Howson and Resnick."
|Feb. 19 Decisions, decisions. The Winnipeg Jets still have to make some and the Winnipeg Sun identifies players who could move out: "The seven pending UFAs are forwards Jim Slater, Tanner Glass, Tim Stapleton and Kyle Wellwood, defencemen Johnny Oduya, Randy Jones, Mark Flood and goalie Chris Mason. Chances are good that several of those players could be on the move as the Jets try to stockpile prospects and draft picks, provided the compensation is adequate."
|Feb. 19 The Flyers have been busy, making two trades already and they're joining the vultures circling the Blue Jackets per the Columbus Dispatch: "Jackets GM Scott Howson and senior advisor Craig Patrick reportedly met with Flyers GM Paul Holmgren and senior adviser Bob Clarke prior to the Flyers-Penguins game in Philadelphia today."
|Feb. 19 The Maple Leafs were reportedly on Rick Nash's wish list and now talk about them joining the conversation will heat up thanks to this Sportsnet report: "Sportsnet can confirm that Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke met with Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson this morning at a New York City hotel."
|Feb. 19 Ottawa is among the (many) interested parties in Tuomo Ruutu according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, but could also look elsewhere: "The Senators are interested -- along with the Bruins, Rangers, Flyers, Hawks and Predators -- in Carolina C Tuomo Ruutu, a pending unrestricted agent July 1, to add secondary scoring. The Senators will certainly look at Edmonton's Ales Hemsky, but also not at any cost. If the Isles' P.A. Parenteau is available, he'll be a candidate, as will Colorado's T.J Galiardi."
|Feb. 19 A couple months ago Bobby Ryan was the big trade chip in the NHL. With the Ducks' surge the question is now if any player will be traded, from the O.C. Register: "There have been small player moves here and there but not the major trade to shake up an underperforming team or signal that it's time to rebuild. And with NHL trade deadline Feb. 27, the red-hot Ducks would like to keep the status quo."
|Feb. 19 The Avalanche are close to hitting the point of selling, and if they do, among the many names they could sell, Adrian Dater says one should be Jean-Sebastien Giguere.: "Fact is, Giguere has had a tremendous season for the Avs and has championship pedigree. He also has a small cap number ($1.25 million) and he's signed through next year. Might not a contending team with some goaltending issues (Chicago, maybe San Jose) perhaps be attracted to having a guy like him around, and give up something nice in return — say a high draft choice?"
|Feb. 19 Brandon Dubinsky's name is being mentioned in most Rangers rumors but he doesn't want to move. He told the New York Post as much: "'Listen, it's been a tough offensive year for me,' Dubinsky said. 'But at this time of the season, into the playoffs, it takes a guy who's willing to put his body on the line, day-in and day-out, and I feel like I can be that guy for this team. I'm not saying that somebody they bring in wouldn't play like that, but I feel like I've shown that before to this organization.'"
|Feb. 17 After stepping up and snagging Hal Gill off the market, Predators GM David Poille suggested he might not be done with the one move: "We've got a lot of time. Ideally, we would like to pick up a veteran forward. Don't know what's available, will keep eyes, ears open."
|Feb. 17 The Blues are spoiled, they have three quality goalies and Ben Bishop, stuck in the AHL, wouldn't mind out of the logjam according to 660news.com: "With the NHL's Feb. 27 trade deadline fast approaching, Bishop is hoping his success prompts a team to phone up the St. Louis Blues and make a deal — a scenario that likely represents his quickest route back to the big leagues. 'I think I know where I'm at, I think the Blues know where I'm at and I think 29 other (NHL) teams know where I'm at,' Bishop said Thursday in an interview. 'If something happens, something happens. If not, I go into the off-season and become an unrestricted free agent and go on from there.'"
|Feb. 16 Like most every team, the Ottawa Senators would love to find some top-6 help, but Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com says they aren't going all in to do it: "The Senators have looked around the league and made calls regarding a forward, but the asking price is more often than not one of Ottawa's top prospects. And that's a no-go."
|Feb. 16 With Nicklas Backstrom still out indefinitely, the Capitals are considering trading for some reinforcements per ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun: "The Washington Capitals have taken a look at Jackets forward Antoine Vermette, among other players, but it's not yet clear if they'll be active or not before the deadline."
|Feb. 16 In major need of scoring help, Pierre LeBrun reports the Kings are willing to give up more, but the biggest assets might be for Rick Nash only: "Interesting that the more you talk to teams around the league, the more you hear the name of Kings blueliner Jack Johnson being available if it means L.A. can seriously upgrade its offense via a first-line forward. Young backup goalie Jonathan Bernier is another name out there."
|Feb. 16 Think the Flyers are done upgrading the blueline after trading for Nicklas Grossman? Perhaps not according to Darren Dreger: "Flyers may not be done working on their blueline. Would like to add 1 more and will look all options (Schenn, Johnson, Gill)."
|Feb. 16 Mikhail Grabovski is set to become an unrestricted free agent after this season, and according to TSN's Darren Dreger the Maple Leafs have a trade offer on the table involving the forward: "Offer for Grabovski is for a 2nd round pick and prospect. Could get more. Still hope to re-sign him."
|Feb. 16 With the Canadiens still out of the playoff race, Andrei Kostitsyn, is sounding like a player who might welcome a fresh start: "'I want to play here, but I want more ice time,' Kostitsyn told reporters, adding that he had yet to discuss this with Cunneyworth. 'It feels like freezing on the bench. We'll see what happens in the next few games.'"
|Feb. 16 Flyers fans, don't get too excited at the prospect of getting Rick Nash, it doesn't seem like Philadelphia is completely in it per Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: "Source: #Flyers have not had any conversations with Columbus about Rick Nash."
|Feb. 16 These are the cities that can get excited about getting Nash. According to Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch these are the teams that made the cut for Nash's approval to waive his no-trade clause for: "Boston, Los Angeles, the Rangers, San Jose and Toronto are believed to be on the approved list for Nash — he would have to waive a no-movement clause in his contract before he could be traded — but the return the Blue Jackets seek could vary widely from club to club."
|Feb. 16 Having been a healty scratch a few times recently and then saying he has to look at his options, Mike Knuble shouldn't have one foot out the door yet per GM George McPhee: "'We have no interest in trading' Mike Knuble."
|Feb. 16 Defenseman Pavel Kubina could be the first Lightning player on his way out of Tampa Bay. Here's a tweet from the team: "Kubina being held off the ice to protect the team's interests. Has been asked for teams he would be willing to move to."
|Feb. 16 The Marek Zidlicky holding pattern goes on in Minnesota. GM Chuck Fletcher confirmed Zidlicky asked for a trade but said nothing's imminent and he told the Minneapolis Star- Tribune he's shopping beyond New Jersey: "Fletcher said he won't be boxed into one team and there are others expressing interest, ones he believes for whom Zidlicky would want to play. That might include Chicago, Philadelphia, Florida and the New York Rangers."
|Feb. 16 Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman sounds like he was finally convinced that it's time to be a seller. Targets could include Ryan Malone, Dominic Moore and Pavel Kubina: "We're not going to just give our guys away. But if there is an opportunity that makes us a better organization, we're going to consider it."
|Feb. 16 The Wings are usually pretty quiet at the deadline and this looks no different. But they wouldn't be averse to a solid veteran addition according to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press : "The most ideal addition is a sitting Duck: Teemu Selanne. He told the Free Press last week that his focus was on getting the Ducks into the playoffs, and whether that's possible should be clear Feb. 23, when the club finishes an eight-game trip. If Selanne asks to be traded to a contender, the Wings would love to add him to their lineup"
|Feb. 15 The Pittsburgh Penguins haven't been talked about much in trade scenarios this season but they could be interested in a defenseman according to Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "I don't think any trades are imminent, but I have it on good authority that the Penguins' interest in Hal Gill is legitimate."
|Feb. 15 Will the surprise Panthers look to deal? GM Dale Tallon discussed it with NHL XM radio: "We're going to be active but we don't want to mess up the chemistry of our team. It will have to make sense. But we still have a long way and our blueprint is long-term here. We're not going to trade or make a mistake here now just to get an early dividend. We're looking long-term as well. Anything we do has to also be for the future and not just the present. We need some scoring, obviously skill is important. I'd love to get another line that can score. Fleischmann, Weiss and Versteeg have really carried the load for us and I'd like to get them scoring if I could."
|Feb. 15 The Blackhawks have issues on the back, defense and goaltending. Old 'Hawk turned analyst Jeremy Roenick thinks they should upgrade and a certain star should be bait: "'Do I like it? No, because I love Patrick Kane. He is one of the most talented and one of the best players in the NHL. But if you really want a top-end goaltender you're going to have to give up somebody.'"
|Feb. 15 Last trade deadline the Bruins made some smaller moves that gave them Rich Peverley, Tomas Kaberle and Chris Kelly. GM Peter Chiarelli will look to upgrade a little this year to, but cautiously per ESPN: "'That's probably my priority when I look to add something,' he said. 'I do want to add something, and I'd like to help the team. I'd like to add to our depth. But that's a priority. It's a fine balance with chemistry and you have to be careful.'"
|Feb. 15 With all of the smoke that has raised surrounding Rick Nash, it's just a matter of time before he's traded ... but will that time come before the trade deadline? Elliotte Friedman with a little more: "'You can't go back now,' one GM said. But he and others believe the deal won't get done until the draft."
|Feb. 15 Marek Zidlicky wants out of Minnesota and he might be getting his wish now according to Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune: "Zidlicky's agent, Larry Kelly, has confirmed to me this morning TSN Darren Dreger's tweet that Zidlicky has waived his no-trade clause to go to the Devils. No deal has been completed yet, but GM Chuck Fletcher and Devils GM Lou Lamoriello are working on it. No word yet on what the Wild may be getting back."
|Feb. 15 If the Jets are going to stay in the race, they need offensive help. You know it's bad when the captain Andrew Ladd is asking for it: "With the troubles we've had scoring, if it's not going to come from within this room, we probably could use some help, there," he said. "We've got a great goaltender, we've got D that can move the puck and play both ways."
|Feb. 14 One of the most talked-about players, Tuomo Ruutu, is going to miss three weeks of action, through the trade deadline. Will be interesting to see if that affects the market for the Hurricanes forward.
|Feb. 14 Now this is more like it, Maple Leafs rumors. Brian Burke could look to get in on the Columbus firesale, particularly Derick Brassard, according to the Toronto Star: "Leafs GM Brian Burke had been rumoured earlier in the season to be interested in the former Drummondville junior star, who once scored 44 goals and 72 assists and perhaps he might take another look as the Feb. 27 trade deadline approaches."
|Feb. 14 Rick Nash rumors continue flying and the Rangers are the hot topic. H ere's the latest from Larry Brooks of the New York Post: "The Rangers have had preliminary discussions with the Blue Jackets regarding the availability of Rick Nash, The Post has learned, but that doesn't necessarily mean that the 27-year-old power winger is en route to Broadway. Indeed, an individual familiar with the situation told The Post that the chance of completing a trade before the Feb. 27 deadline is "a longshot."
|Feb. 14 Nothing like putting an end to any rumors than a GM squashing them like a bug. That's what Oilers GM Steve Tambellini did to the Ryan Smyth talks: "I have no plans to move Ryan Smyth. Ryan has made it clear that he wants to stay here and play for the Oilers."
|Feb. 14 Oilers GM Steve Tambellini wasn't as adamant at squashing the rumors when it comes to winger Ales Hemsky: "He's been a good player for the Oilers, and we'll see what happens."
|Feb. 14 The Washington Capitals are sinking and need help in a hurry. The general manager is more than aware according to Elliotte Friedman of CBC: "Apparently, no GM is burning up the phone lines more than George McPhee. The Capitals face Canadian- franchise-level pressure to succeed."
|Feb. 14 The Devils might not have much if any flexibility to move with money issues, but they could still have a move according to Mark Everson of the New York Post: "Sources have suggested that if Winnipeg loses hope of making the playoffs, the Devils could be in the market to reacquire defenseman Johnny Oduya, who was dealt to Atlanta in 2010 in the Ilya Kovalchuk trade. Oduya, an upcoming unrestricted free agent, has a cap hit of $3.5 million and a full-season salary of $4 million.
|Feb. 14 The Flyers are still within the playoff picture but are starting to fade a little bit. Sounds like a perfect time to add, right? Frank Seravali of the Philadelphia News says the opposite: "It might even make sense for the Flyers to move a piece or two -- and become sellers for a change - if they can get a meaningful younger player who would change their dynamic moving forward. Wasn't trading Jeff Carter and Mike Richards, though financially lucrative, an admission that this team has a master plan that takes years and not months to come to fruition?"
|Feb. 13 More smoke is rising about the possibility of Rick Nash also being available in Columbus. Here's the latest from Renaud P. Lavoie of RDS: "2 NHL sources told me that #bluejackets Rick Nash is on the market. Nash have a no-movement clause and will controle his destiny."
|Feb. 13 Veteran Mike Knuble has been a healthy scratch a lot lately. Could he and a few other scratches be trade bait? From CSN Washington.: "Now is the time for general manager George McPhee to make his next move. He's got an unhappy right wing (Mike Knuble) and two unhappy defensemen (Jeff Schultz and John Erskine) who could help teams looking for some offensive and defensive depth. He's got a pair of 2012 first-round draft picks – Colorado's and his own – and a pair of prospects (Cody Eakin and Stanislav Galiev) who would attract interest. And there's always the possibility of dealing soon-to-be-unrestricted free agent Alex Semin."
|Feb. 13 Another potential trade target has come off the market, as the Edmonton Oilers announced that the team and defenseman Andy Sutton have agreed to terms on a new contract. The contract is a one-year deal worth $1.5 million deal (with additional games played bonuses) according to TSN's Bob McKenzie, and will keep Sutton in Edmonton for another season.
|Feb. 12 The Kings need help at forward and they could look to Colorado to get it according to the Fourth Period: "Speculation is that the Colorado Avalanche center Paul Statsny has been short listed by Kings management as an option for their top six. ... 'The reality is Colorado still hasn't recovered from the Kevin Shattenkirk deal and if Statsny could bring back a defenseman like Jack Johnson in a package from LA, they'd look long and hard at the deal,' the source conveyed."
|Feb. 12 P.A. Parenteau is having a career year and the Islanders are working on re-signing him. But without a deal yet, there is talk from Newsday: "Given the distance between the two sides and the trading deadline 15 days away, there's also the chance Snow could shop Parenteau around to a contender in need of some scoring before the Feb. 27 deadline. But the Isles need Parenteau's scoring in order to be a factor in the playoff race down the stretch, so a move seems unlikely unless the Islanders hit the skids."
|Feb. 12 Bruce Garrioch says if the Rangers cash in on their interest in Rick Nash, it will be costly: "If the Rangers are going to deal for Columbus RW Rick Nash -- and sources say GM New York Glen Sather is interested -- it's going to come with a big asking price. The word is the Blue Jackets may demand C Brandon Dubinsky, prospect C Chris Kreider from Boston College and a No. 1 pick. Kreider was New York's No. 1 pick in the 2009 NHL draft."
|Feb. 12 The Canadiens still figure to have some moveable players, but Travis Moen might not be among them according to the Fourth Period: "Moen's agent, Craig Oster, told TFP this weekend that while the Canadiens have not opened contract negotiations, they do consider Moen part of their future. 'He's been given every indication that he's in their plans,' Oster said."
|Feb. 12 The Jackets seem determined to move Jeff Carter, from Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: "So the marriage is soon to end if the Blue Jackets can trade him. Oddly, though, it's the Blue Jackets who seem most intent on the separation. There probably are five or six teams that will be in the market for Carter, including Los Angeles and Calgary, and possibly Toronto. If it's Los Angeles, you would have to believe Kings goaltender Jonathan Bernier would be in the mix. If it's Calgary, perhaps it's defenseman Jay Bouwmeester who will be coming to Columbus."
|Feb. 12 The Bruins could have an eye on not one but two Hurricanes according to the Boston Globe's Kevin Paul Dupont: "With Joe Corvo's contribution so minimal, Spacek's addition here could be key, both for insurance and to add some day-to-day job competition. He also is known for having a comic touch in the room. A more vital player on the Carolina roster for the Bruins to consider is veteran center/wing Tuomo Ruutu. He has to be one of their targets, especially with Nathan Horton's lingering concussion issues. Ruutu becomes an unrestricted free agent July 1."
|Feb. 12 The activity this year is incredibly quiet. Michael Russo explains some of the trepidation from Wild GM Chuck Fletcher: "The Wild general manager wants to make the playoffs, but he doesn't want to do something foolish that he'll regret years from now (i.e. Nick Leddy Part Deux)."
|Feb. 12 Despite his two suspensions this season, Andy Sutton has been rumored to be available. Probably not anymore according to Nick Kypreos: "Scratch another D off #NHL trading block. Hearing #Oilers Andy Sutton closing in on a new 1 year deal. Its believed to be in 1.75M range.
|Feb. 10 Teemu Selanne is a hot commodity who isn't really availble. Selanne talked to the O.C. Register about the rumors, particulary of the Red Wings' interest: "I have tried to avoid that question," Selanne said. "We still have [hope]. Everybody in this room believes that we can make the playoffs and I think that would be almost wrong to even think about any other options. That's not in my mind right now. Let's see what happens.
|Feb. 10 The market for Jeff Carter isn't exactly booming right now. According to Darren Dreger of TSN it's very quiet on that front right now: "The Columbus Blue Jackets have just received one offer on the table for centre Jeff Carter -- a low one at that."
|Feb. 9 The Ducks aren't as in play now as they were a month or so ago, but one defenseman is still discussed according to Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com: "Top offensive blueliner Lubomir Visnovsky could still move before Feb. 27, however, although the Ducks aren't giving him away. He's not a rental player, he's got another year on his deal, so Anaheim will move Visnovsky only in a traditional hockey deal, not a rental deal where it gets a bucket of pucks."
|Feb. 9 Ray Whitney leads the Coyotes in scoring at 39. There's still juice in the tank and there'd no doubt be interest according to Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com: "An unrestricted free agent July 1, he could be on the move if the Coyotes fall out of the playoff race over the next two weeks. Sources have told ESPN.com that Boston, San Jose and the New York Rangers covet the slick playmaker. "
|Feb. 9 Looking for a goalie? They might be the hardest of all to find, especially now that the Islanders don't seem interested in parting with Evgeni Nabokov. Here's what GM Garth Snow told ESPN.com: "We have no intention of moving Evgeni," Snow said. "He's been great for us. His performance speaks for itself."
|Feb. 9 Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford spoke to Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com and told him that his priority right now is to try and re-sign Tuomo Ruutu, perhaps the most talked about name on the pre-deadline trade market.
|Feb. 9 Zach Parise is a free agent after this season and there has been a ton of speculation about whether the Devils might move him despite the success they are having this season. He told NHL.com what he expects: "The NHL trade deadline means nothing for me ... I don't expect anything to change."
|Feb. 9 The possibility of reuniting Luke Schenn with his brother Brayden Schenn in Philadelphia just won't go away. Brayden talked about his brother possibly joining him in Philly to CSN Philly: "It's obviously been tossed around for the last month. It's hard not to talk about when your name keeps appearing in trade rumors. You never know what's going to happen but it'd be fun to play with him, we're really tight. I guess we'll just have to wait and see."
|Feb. 9 What side of the fence are the Lightning going to fall on, buyers or sellers? According to the Tampa Bay Times we're still waiting for an answer: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said Tuesday he is no closer to determining whether he will be a buyer or seller at the Feb. 27 deadline. The upcoming three-game road trip that starts Thursday against the Rangers likely will be key.
|Feb. 9 The most-discussed name and seemingly surest bet to be traded is Tuomo Ruutu in Carolina. Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune with the latest: Talked to #canes GM Jim Rutherford; 1st of next week he'll have decision "on which way the Tuomo Ruutu situation will go," price "real high"
|Feb. 9 The Sens are a surprise contender this season, at this point barely hanging on as they have hit the skids. But they likely won't be active according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray says he likely won't be making a deal before the deadline. Prices are a top prospect and pick. Won't do that.
|Feb. 9 Mike Knuble will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, leading to a question regarding his future with the Caps from CSN Washington: Knuble is struggling through the worst offensive season of his career. Asked on Wednesday if he thought he might be traded before the Feb. 27 trade deadline, he quipped, "Who wants a 39-year-old guy with three goals?"
|Feb. 8 Ryan Smyth engineered a trade to get back to Edmonton. But Nick Cotsonika at Yahoo Sports says he could be a big target still: Although he has a $6.25 million cap hit, several teams have the space or could create it – and they'd only be on the hook for about one-quarter of his salary, anyway. The New York Rangers might be interested. General manager Glen Sather drafted Smyth for the Oilers in 1994. The Rangers are young and need an offensive boost. The Detroit Red Wings might be a good fit. GM Ken Holland knows Smyth through Team Canada. The Wings have a history of winning with veteran acquisitions.
|Feb. 8 Rumors flew a month ago about a James van Riemsdyk for Luke Schenn swap, reuniting the Schenn brothers in Philly. Even with JVR's injury, the talk won't go away according to the Toronto Sun: While gainfully employed by the Maple Leafs, there continues to be speculation Luke will somehow join Brayden in orange and black by the Feb. 27 trade deadline, if not elsewhere.
|Feb. 8 The Jets are hanging close enough in the East to tease. Still, the Winnipeg Sun thinks it's a matter of when/who not if they will be dealing.: Management has had time to see what it inherited from Atlanta, and no doubt has ideas about who's part of the future, who's not. The only question: how big a change is coming?
|Feb. 8 As big of a factor as anything regarding Shane Doan's future in Phoenix is the team's future. It's possible he could be on the move, he told the Winnipeg Free Press: If that were to happen, Doan might elect to move on to a different organization in free agency. There's even a "remote" chance it could happen prior to the Feb. 27 trade deadline, according to Maloney."
|Feb. 8 Defensemen are always coveted at the deadline and the Avs could be looking to deal one. Adrian Dater of the Denver Post writes: Veteran defenseman Shane O'Brien, a potential unrestricted free agent this summer, doesn't want to speculate about his future with the Avs. His name could be tossed around in trade talks before the NHL's Feb. 27 trade deadline, but "I'm only going to talk about the game."
|Feb. 7 Flames captain Jarome Iginla just can't escape the rumors, no matter how much he and the Flames stomp them out (from the Calgary Herald): The Flames have repeatedly said they have no intention of moving the 34-year-old face of the franchise. But the chances of those questions actually going away are about as high as those of all NHL coaches wearing helmets at practice after Edmonton skipper Tom Renney took a puck Monday off the noggin'. In other words, practically non-existent.
|Feb. 7 Elliotte Friedman of CBC says Jeff Carter is still hurt by his ending in Philly, not helping trade value: "Carter's rep is taking a huge hit. At least one team has backed off because of what they're hearing. If he wants to leave Columbus, he's got to give other teams an incentive to take that 10-year commitment."
|Feb. 7 Ryan Suter said he's not signing before the trade deadline and the Preds will likely keep him. But GM David Poille isn't 100 percent (from Sportsnet): "I don't want to shut the door (on a trade), but I can't see us being successful without Ryan (Suter) in first our quest to make the playoffs and obviously to win in the playoffs,"
|Feb. 7 Hal Gill and Travis Moen are shaping up to be very popular players according to Jimmy Murphy of ESPN Boston: "Per reliable source #SanJoseSharks have expressed strong interest in #Habs forward Travis Moen. Also Pens/Flyers interested in Hal Gill."
|Feb. 7 St. Louis already has an excellent defense, Elliotte Friedman of CBC says they could add to it: "The Blues created some buzz by having three scouts at the Winnipeg/Montreal game. They are believed to be looking for a left-side defenceman. Hal Gill and Johnny Oduya are UFAs who could fit."
|Feb. 7 From the Denver Post, Avs winger David Jones, a pending UFA, knows he could be shopped: I think it's maybe in the back of your mind sometimes, but I try not to think about it and just control what I can out there. At the end of the day, if we're winning and making a push for the playoffs, I don't think they make any moves."
|Feb. 7 San Jose could be in the market for a top-six forward according to the San Jose Mercury News: "A media source in Edmonton said the Sharks were talking with Columbus about R.J. Umberger. Carolina forward Tuomo Ruutu could be a player of interest in San Jose, but all NHL teams are still waiting to see if he re-signs with the Hurricanes."
|Feb. 6 Brian Burke quiet at the trade deadline? TSN's Bob McKenzie says it could happen: "Three weeks to the deadline, and Toronto Maple Leaf fans will hate to hear this but there is a very real chance the team doesn't make a significant move between now and the trade deadline."
For more hockey news, rumors and analysis, follow @EyeOnHockey on Twitter.


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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut lawmakers are reviewing mental health care following the Newtown school shooting, even though they and the public have little insight into what might have been ailing the 20-year-old gunman.
A prosecutor says he cannot release any information about Adam Lanza's mental health because of state conduct rules for attorneys.
His office is reviewing whether details of Lanza's mental state can be released to the public after the police report is completed, possibly in June.
A legislative panel on Tuesday took testimony on potential changes to the state's mental health system.
State Rep. DebraLee Hovey says she and others who represent Newtown are "nervous about different conversations occurring without all of the information." But she says it's never too soon to analyze the system.
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"There's a kind of profound question when change is imposed on you in a violent way," said David Kaczynski. "How does one make meaning of it? The option is not to 'get over it.' The question becomes, is there a way to reconnect and develop a sense of hope?"
David Kaczynski is the executive director of Karma Triyana Dharmachakra Inc, a Buddhist monastery in Woodstock, N.Y., and former executive director for New Yorkers for Alternatives to the Death Penalty and assistant director of Equinox Youth Shelter in Albany, N.Y.
He is also the brother of Theodore Kaczynski, better known as "The Unabomber." It was because of David's intervention with the FBI upon reading the Unabomber's manifesto in The Washington Post that his brother was arrested and imprisoned, ending 17 years of terrorist bombings and violence.
David Kaczynski will join Buddhist teachers Lama Kathy Wesley (Gyurme Chotso) of the Columbus Karma Thegsum Choling in Ohio, and retired prison chaplain Lama Tsultrim Yeshe (John Samuelson), as well as Dr James L. Knoll, director of forensic psychiatry and associate professor of psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, N.Y., at a Sandy Hook Promise presentation, "Violence, Loss, and Emotional Healing: a Buddhist Perspective," Wednesday, March 13, at 7 pm, at Congregation Adath Israel, 115 Huntingtown Road.
Although not a victim of direct violence himself, said Mr Kaczynski, he was deeply affected by negative feelings surrounding his brother's dismissal of the family and ultimate discovery that Theodore Kaczynski was responsible for the injuries and deaths inflicted by random bombings between 1978 and 1996 at universities, airlines, and technology stores.
Guilt, shame, fear, and family devastation are feelings that Mr Kaczynski has addressed, from the time his brilliant mathematician brother began writing abusive letters to his parents to the present day, when his letters to his imprisoned brother go ignored and unanswered.
His brother was always somewhat "different," he said, but even as late as the last time the brothers had contact, in 1986, he thought of Theodore as eccentric, rather than dangerous. "My brother had never been violent before," Mr Kaczynski said, and he had no indication then that he was in the presence of the Unabomber.
What he failed to see, he said, was that his brother was exhibiting signs of mental illness. "When mental illness is in the family, it can be harder to see," he said. "I thought I could teach him to see the world differently."
There are commonalities between his brother's and Adam Lanza's disturbed personas, said Mr Kaczynski, that will allow him to share the family perspective on what that experience is like at the March 13 program, and how Buddhist teachings have helped him deal with the violence and the pain of losing a brother.
He had attended teachings and classes in Buddhism for years before taking refuge in the practice in 1998. As a social worker, he found the Buddhist teachings to be complementary with social work. Legitimizing human feelings, exercising empathy, and not judging others are only a few of the similarities he discovered.
What he took away from the classes was the premise that suffering is inevitable in human life, but that negative emotions can be transformed into compassion for others. "Essentially, you train the mind to disengage from negative emotions and express a greater love for others," Mr Kaczynski explained. The saddest thing about negative emotions, which, he added, are completely human nature, is that they are more harmful to the person experiencing those emotions than the one to whom they are directed. Compassion for self is as important as compassion for others, he learned.
He hopes that participation in the Sandy Hook Promise presentation will help others deal with conflicted feelings. He finds that the Sandy Hook Promise premise that the victims will not be forgotten, and that the legacy of 12/14 will be something positive, is in keeping with Buddhist teachings.
Mr Kaczynski is pleased to find himself in the company of the other speakers for that evening, saying both of the Lamas are quite well known, as is Dr Knoll.
"I think that all of the presenters will have a message of hope, that life can still have meaning [after acts of violence]," he said.
Buddhism, he noted, is a "many life" process. "I see this as a slow, patient process that requires commitment and devotion to compassion. Life confronts us with a lot of different opportunities, not just 'I choose or don't choose love.' The path of transformation," he said, "is always there in front of us. You can't turn away forever."
"Violence, Loss and Emotional Healing" is free and open to the public, and will explore the intersection between Eastern mind training and Western psychology to address the problem of violence and to promote healing from the emotional trauma caused by violence, according to literature provided by Sandy Hook Promise. In addition, the presentation will attempt to explore how a community's path of healing from violence might also create a framework for preventing future violence.
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I am half way through my practicum at the Department of Indigenous Affairs in Western Australia. Presently the department is going through an Act review. This is looking at the act and then seeing whether it applies or is utilised? The lawyer consults with all the members and understands what happens in the department according to the act.
One of the interesting aspects is how Western Australia separates objects and sites in its legislation of protection. One of the problems with this is that it is becoming difficult to understand the role of the DIA in its protection of objects and whether it has the resources to protect thousands of objects.
However the most interesting aspect is how university has prepared me for this type of environment. Mark Staniforth's Maritime Archaeology unit consistently compared other acts, the positives and negatives and the AHA review meeting looked at various other state government acts. It showed the realities of tutorials at university are not separate from the everyday life that government departments around the country experience day-to-day.
The AHA review runs twice a week with different branches of heritage all getting their say for two hours. It would be good to see with this level of consultation that the Department of Indigenous Affairs legislation becomes all the stronger into the future on the community's trust in the department to protect the sites and objects of the various indigenous groups around Western Australia.


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What are your favorite wind-resistant warm hats for shoulder season/winter?What are your favorite warm hats/system that are sun protective? By system I mean combining different elements, such as a warm beanie or balaclava with a sun hat. Up to now my winter hat has been an OR softshell that is very warm, in part because the fit is so snug it pushes your ears right up against your head. Shoulder season has been a Cloudveil 4 Shadows light softshell or merino cap. When necessary I can combine either with a 2 oz wind-resistant Hind Balaclava. I know that Will R. uses the OR Wind Warrior Windbloc Hat http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/windwarrior-hat.html I just wonder if Windbloc material will dry quickly enough. Thankfully this hat has non-Windbloc material over your ears so you can hear better. Luke's Ultralight carries a waterproof breathable fleece beanie: http://lukesultralite.com/content/waterproof-breathable-fleece-beanieNoticed OR now has the Exos Beanie PowerStretch with sunglasses holes - http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/mens/hats/exos-beanie.html and an Exos cap with brim - http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/mens/hats/exos-cap.html
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I have a Patagonia R.5 beanie that is good for general warmth under a hood, just big enough to cover the tips of my ears. It weighs 0.8oz and stows in a jacket pocket, so it's there when needed. It is not wind resistant, but I run hot, so the breathability and wicking suits me. The next step up is a TNF or Outdoor Research Peruvian-style beanie with ear flaps and Windstopper fleece. They are about equal in performance and the TNF fit my XXL noggin a little better. It has to be *cold* for me to need the the Windstopper stuff. For sun, the Sunday Afternoon Adventure hat is the best. It is the goofiest looking thing, but it works. Their Field Hat is good if you want something more conventional looking. If you like baseball style caps, the OR Sun Runner is good, with a removable cape. I have a Nike Fit Dry white cap polyester billed cap that melds well with a bandana for just a universal "cap."For rain, it's the OR Seattle Sombrero. I have a Sunday Afternoons Cloudburst rain hat that I'm going to put to the test this fall.
Like Dale I endorse the Sunday Afternoons Adventure Hat for sun and OR Seattle Sombrero for autumn rain.For fall and winter warmth I use an old Vermont Bird Company cashmere watch cap. Patterns are now owned by Golightly Cashmere, which took them upscale and raised the price. If I need a brim in winter I wear a lightweight nylon cap under the Sombrero.
My favourite winter hat is a Bergaus Winstopper fleece hat I have had for 10 year or so, my favourite summer hat is a cheapo bush style hat with mesh vents I picked up at an Eddie Bauer outlet.
I have a fleece baseball cap from rei with fold out ear covers, and built in LED's on the brim. I like it because it provides back up lighting and the ear covers fit really snug, and keep them super warm.In the summer i wear a light mountain hardwear visor and pair it with a buff. I wear the buff around my neck wet during the day to keepme cool,or over my head with the tail covering my neck. also at night i wear it as a beanie and keeps my ears warm around camp when its cool
The Outdoor Research Sun Runner is very popular. I have an old painter's cap with russian on it. In the summer, I don't overthink my kit too much... I could do better, but I don't burn easily. I think my ancestors came from the deserts of Jerusalem.In winter... I am still undecided. Here are my three favorites, but what I use at a given moment is still in flux. I wish I had a do-it-all hat, but I don't.OR Windstopper Peruvian: Very comfortable, but it cuts my already bad hearing to near-deafness, so I can't use it in groups. THis hat is ultralight, though, and extremely warm. The hem really seals it up against wind. I can wear it for hours without discomfort.Arcteryx Contrail: Basic wool hat with a fleece inner. Found it on sale, seems flimsy but it's going the distance so far.Pendleton Wool Headband: Instantly fell in love with the pattern on this guy. So old-school-cool. Anyways, it's wool and fleece, but with no top, and it's thicker than the Arcteryx. For really cold trips, I have a really thick fleece/wool bomber-style hat that is an absolute joy to sleep in. No ropes/knots.
Edited by mdilthey on 09/26/2013 21:18:50 MDT.
For sun, an Arc'teryx Neutro visor and an XL white cotton bandana tied as a sun shield. This rig vents and dries better than anything else I've tried, and the bandana keeps the visor on in strong winds.In winter I add an original buff under the visor, and if I need more insulation add the hoods from a Capilene 4 hoody and whatever windshell I might be wearing.I've never under stood the appeal of hats made from wind resistant fabrics. My ears never get that cold, and I value hearing well.
Dale and Stephen, do you find Windstopper fleece takes forever to dry when it gets wet?Windstopper directly over my ears is a big no no - cuts hearing too much. Though I believe the OR Windstopper hat has Wind Pro over the ears for better hearing.I'm very curious to hear how your Sunday Afternoons Cloudburst works out. Only possible issue I see is that the downward facing flap in back could perhaps dump water between your back and pack.I should specify that what I mean by warm sun hat system is what you wear in colder weather + sun to stay warm and shade your neck/face.Max and Dale, I've heard the OR Sun Runner in hot weather can heat up at the top because of not enough airspace between your head and the surface of the hat. Haven't heard this about the Sunday Afternoons hat.
Edited by mountainwalker on 09/29/2013 12:50:16 MDT.
Sun Precautions has a neck drape style shade hat that's very good---100% spf. The neck drape is large, which is good; it has velcro fasteners at several places which allow you to leave the drape open and then 'button up' all the way over your nose if you wish. Even hanging loose it provides good protection for your ears, neck, and the side of your face. Others like a cotton bandana used with a baseball style hat. From what I've read, cotton is not a good sun block. It may stop burning, but other rays get through pretty easy. However others are just fine with this combo. Perhaps look into this yourself.I tried using a lightweight balaclava for sun protection/warmth but my glasses keep fogging up with this system! Unless my nose and mouth are left uncovered.
This is an easy one winter Kats hats. Easy to care for non itchy and soft. A great value made by hand in the good old USA. It is in my top five favorite piece of gear. http://www.outdoortrailgear.com/cottage-industries/mountaingoatgear/mountaingoat-hats-goods-store/Summer I am still on the hunt. I use a Henschell also made in USA. http://www.henschelhats.com/hats/breezer/
My favorite beanie by far is a fishing beanie made by Simms. It is a thinner, Polartec beanie that weighs less than an ounce, blocks wind fine for me, and has fantastic coverage of the forehead, ears and back of the neck. I use it as part of a head layering system with a hooded puffy and rainshell. When I found it the fit and coverage was so great I bought three! It does have a fish logo on the front. They are on sale right now for $9.95 for anyone interested:http://www.outdoorproshop.com/Simms-Fishing-Polartech-Classic-Micro-p/simms-classic-micro.htm
Shoulder season means I am wearing my Cap4 hoody and likely have wind shirt, Until it's so cold I expect to be wearing a balaclava I almost always have a Sunday Afternoon Adventure hat. So for me, is some combination of these three elements. Yes, it may seem funny to wear a sun hat when it's cold, but it gets the job done when combined with the hoods.--mark
I also wear the Sunday Afternoon hat in summer and shoulder seasons. But in snow, there's the problem of reflective sunlight. That's why I like--why I'm forced--to use a drape style hat, or a balaclava, for sun protection.But maybe I'm too cautious! (I don't think so.) Maybe a lot of sunscreen is enough. (One of the problems with sunscreen is that you're not always aware of when it's worn off etc.)Sorry if I'm drifting too much toward sun protection over warmth in winter settings. but I think it's agreed that because of snow, sun is even more intense in the mountains in winter than in summer.
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A wool peruvian style beanie with a buff used as balaclava.
Warm hat- brimmed hatCold hat (low altitude, no snow)- brimmed hat plus buff for lower face/neckCold hat (above treeline, snow)- fleece beanie, buff, visor, windshirt hood combo
One of the reasons people have said (hugely exaggerated) that "half your body heat is lost through your head) is that in cold weather we are often covered from head to toe except for bare skin around our head and neck. A balaclava does a good job at covering most of that skin up and turns with your head much better than a hood (which I also wear in extreme cold.) For three-season use I have been carrying a Turtle Fur Micro Fur balaclava. Mine weighs about 1.1 oz. For winter use I have a selection of warmer ones. When it is windy and cold I have one with Windstopper that has a little mesh over each ear for hearing.Obviously a balaclava can be worn in numerous configurations including full extension, partially rolled up, and all the way to a beanie. A balaclava is one of the warmest items per oz. to carry.
Edited by Colter on 09/30/2013 08:10:31 MDT.
I love my Mountain Hardwear compressor beanie. Don't know if they still make them, but it's an insulated beanie (Primaloft) and it weighs 1.5 oz and it is crazy warm.
I use a combination of 4 headcoverings to get me by in 0 deg - 100 deg F weather.Summer: bandana and light "Dorfman Pacific" baseball style hat. Shoulder seasons and cool nights, add a thin poly ski mask (actually they call it a helmet liner for motorcyclists). It can be worn as a "beanie" or full balaclava style. When it gets real cold I add a Mountain HardWear Dome Perignon Windstopper cap and neck gaiter. All that gear is extremely light and comfortable.
Edited by scojo on 10/11/2013 15:13:28 MDT.
" A balaclava is one of the warmest items per oz. to carry."it is exactly as Buck says.all i can add to that is when you are toting a not-so-ultralight load, and the days starts out nippy, it's all about "oh, today we should layer" which is fine, until you get warm'ish, and need to un-layer, and then it's time to take off the heavy pack, adjust layers, put on the heavy pack (it can hurt) and go another bit, only to do it all over again. (heck of a sentence right thar).but, if thee has a balaclava on to start with, then with a simply yank, you can make a nice adjustment to temperature without taking off the pack. it stores in your front bag or pocket. easy as pie.for those nasty "in the shade it's cold, and in the sun it's hot" situations, a bali is just the ticket.and all this goodness is, as Bucks says, for 1 oz.
Right now, for the cold, I use a really old fleece beanie that REI used to make. It has a shaped windstopper fleece bottom portion that covers my ears and a non-windproof top portion that is nice and breathable. It's sort of the best of both worlds in my opinion: breathable, yet wind resistant where it needs to be.I wear knit beanies at home when it's cold, but out on the trail I prefer fleece beanies because they are generally lighter and faster drying.For sun, I've been using a cheap dri-fit (a.k.a. polyester) white Nike visor that I stole from my wife. It's probably "made for" tennis or something, who knows. I'm generally not a fan of wearing hats in hot weather when not backpacking, but I find that visors are tolerable for me because they keep the air flowing.
Edited by dmusashe on 10/13/2013 04:08:39 MDT.
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Dear Carolyn: My husband has been unhappy in his job for more than five years. He refuses to take any of my advice about changing it - won't see a career counselor, won't go back to school, won't talk to his boss about a position change, won't visit a therapist - and wants to complain about work all the time.
I would understand 15 to 20 minutes of grousing and offloading each evening. But he would go on for literally hours, every night, if I let him.
I've tried everything I can think of, but it's gotten to the point where I become annoyed as soon as the words "my job" come out of his mouth. This is what it feels like: It feels like he asked me to watch "The Wizard of Oz" with him every night. And I did. For a long time. But now I have seen it thousands of times, and I want to scream as soon as Toto comes on the screen.
He says I'm unsupportive. I hate the way I snap at him when he starts to complain. What should I do?
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Dear Can't Handle It Anymore: The "Oz" analogy is great. And I think you should sit down with your husband at a noncharged timeand use the analogy to explain why you don't want to listen to his job complaints anymore.
You can also say: "So, yes, you're right. I am unsupportive. (The validation is important here.) I don't support your refusal to take any action to improve your job situation. If you choose instead to take such concrete action, then I am all in - you can count on my help.
"Alternatively, if you choose to accept that this is your job for the foreseeable future and to find ways to deal with it besides voicing the same complaints every night, then I'm right with you there, too. I'll even listen to 15 minutes of grousing.
Replace the snapping with acting by offering this clear statement of what you will and won't support. Your choices lay a clear path for him.
Dear Carolyn: If all goes right, I will be eight weeks pregnant at an upcoming family gathering. My first prenatal appointment is a week later. I'm having trouble deciding whether I want to spill the beans to my immediate family while we're all together or wait for the all-clear from the doctor.
I'm leaning toward sharing the news. What do you recommend?
- Pregnant
Dear Carolyn: Congratulations! I don't believe in the must-wait-till-12-weeks approach. That whole benchmark came about because people who tell everyone about a pregnancy sometimes have to go back and, painfully, tell everyone about a miscarriage. If you'd share bad news, then there's no reason not to share the good.


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To be fair, WSU, Rudy Gay is exactly the type of player Blackfoot is on record as not respecting. Gay is Monta Ellis with 5 extra inches. Instead of passing stats, he gets decent rebounding numbers and plays above-average man to man defense. In my experience with Blackfoot, players who can initiate offense mean little to him if they don't put up efficient true shooting numbers... And Gay, to be fair, is a volume shooter.
I like Rudy Gay. Players who can establish their own offense and get their own shot have value, even if advanced stats don't do them justice. I agree with you that an extra option, like Gay, would definitely help the Grizzlies right now, although the degree is unknown since Leonard would likely do a fabulous job defending him. But the fact that Rudy Gay has a high usage rate with low TS% is a major red flag to BF.
I'm with you; the Grizz dealt Gay for salary reasons, not because they improved talent-wise. But the real showing of Gay's value will become apparent when the Raptors can plug him into their system for a full year. Until then, BF will not agree to give Gay any credit so this argument is pointless. Hell, BF didn't even give Monta love for dragging the Bucks to the post-season, so who knows whether or not he'll ever agree that Gay is an asset. IMO, if the Warriors can turn Harrison Barnes into more of a slasher/finisher like Gay, while maintaining his good 3-point shooting, that would be a major addition to our club. I was calling for a Barnes & Landry swap for Gay midseason. The Warriors need a lock down wing defender like Gay and they severely lack a slashing option at the present.
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I believe the ability to create your own shot is useful and I would not knock a player for having that ability. I just find that most players who have that ability aren't good at it and get by with gaudy PPG.
Guys like Kobe and Melo are great shot creators and they do it efficiently.
Gay used to be good at it and I don't want to talk about all my feelings on Rudy, but he has now gotten worse three years in a row, something that you can't ignore when evaluating. Three years ago, he was a player I wanted to build around, but with a steady decline, those are red flags and you are right when I think of him as an offense Monta Ellis, but he rebounds and plays defense which is a nice thing to have in a player. I think he has a high ceiling, but I think he is squandering it by being an inefficient ball hog who almost never takes the best shot the team can get.
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Monta Ellis could potentially be more efficient in a sixth man role and if he plays within an offense. But his defensive liability is still a big problem. He's the fifth worst defensive player in the league, basically.
As for Gay, I don't think he would have pushed us past the Spurs. Spurs would have goaded him into low percentage shots (he loves those shots) and we would have lost Barnes production, which I think is better than a hypothetical Gay.
I also don't think we would have beaten the Nuggets with Gay.
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That is the main point, in the long run, they need a constistent scorer plain and simple. They don't have that now, if you shut down their post game, then you got them, (easier said than done of course). Prince is not the answer, neither is Daye, Pondexter had a decent enough series so maybe him or some free agent, but they need another consistent scorer on the wing to balance them out.
Rudy ISN'T a consistent scorer so the point is moot. Would have not beat the Clippers with him, as evident of last year first round bout.
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Gary Heiman, CEO of Standard Textile, sits in a showroom for his company's linens. The company this month opened an institute to encourage innovation. Heiman says it's an inspiring space. / The Enquirer/Amanda Rossmann
Gary Heiman, innovator
Gary Heiman, CEO of Standard Textile, will receive the Carl H. Lindner Jr. Award for Entrepreneurial and Civic Spirit at the Deloitte Cincinnati USA luncheon Wednesday. The award is the organizations highest honor for an individual whose business and civic endeavors have made the region a better place to live.
Heiman is the third generation to run his familys business, No. 12 on this years list of the regions largest private firms. Standard Textile develops and manufactures towels, linens and apparel for hotels, hospitals and other institutions. Founded in 1940, it employs 3,500 in 12 locations around the world.
In Cincinnati, Heiman has taken on numerous leadership roles, including starting a new Global Institute for Innovation & Leadership that encourages candor, curiosity and exploration.
We see it time and time again in the business world: When market conditions get challenging, the challenged cut costs.
The past few years have seen no shortage of companies across the country trying to align their operations to earn profits at the expense of long-term competitiveness.
Thankfully, here in Cincinnati, private business leaders have adopted a different tack: invest in innovation.
According to the findings from the 2013 Deloitte Cincinnati USA 100 survey, the areas biggest private companies are increasingly turning to new products and service differentiation as they fight their way through continued economic uncertainty and a heavier regulatory burden.
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Its not that Cincinnati business leaders are more optimistic than their counterparts elsewhere. The survey, which was completed by one executive from each of the companies on this years Cincinnati USA 100 list, shows that they see only slight improvement in the year to come.
They are worried about the uncertain economic outlook and the costs related to health care reform.
100 biggest private firms racked up $32.3B in sales
Despite substantial headwinds, the areas 100 biggest private companies racked up $32.3 billion in sales, an 8 percent increase over last year. And now they are investing anew in their businesses to sustain that impressive growth.
In fact, the biggest take-away from the survey is how Cincinnatis biggest private business leaders are positioning themselves to build on this growth in the years ahead: by focusing on new product or service innovation.
Two-thirds of the respondents saw such innovation as very important to their companys growth strategy, and more than a quarter called it critical to success.
Innovation is one of the greatest and most ill-defined buzzwords in business today.
What often comes to mind when people hear that word is open-floor labs, or conference tables ringed by brilliant scientists working on a white board.
The reality is that innovation can happen wherever its celebrated and championed.
Companies can become innovative, and they can also lose their ability to innovate not by luck or chance, but as a direct outcome of strategic decisions like the ones made recently by local business leaders Gary Heiman, David Drees and Marty Betagole.
Candor, curiosity and exploration are encouraged
This month, Standard Textile opened a new Global Institute for Innovation & Leadership that CEO Gary Heiman is calling an inspiring space where candor, curiosity and exploration are encouraged.
David Drees recently introduced a new line of Drees Homes called
the Clarity Collection that embraces the shift toward reallocating space from underused formal rooms to more usable spaces, both indoors and out.
Finally, Marty Betagole rebranded her family business from Mike Albert Leasing, as it used to be called, to Mike Albert Fleet Solutions with an emphasis not just on the financing aspect of leasing but on optimizing fleet productivity and savings for companies that choose to either lease or own their vehicles.
Heiman, Drees and Betagole understand that innovation is not in-born it is learned.
You have to practice to get good at innovation, and you have to foster a culture of innovation along the
By all indications, Cincinnati is actively supporting that culture, thanks to the initiative of its leading private companies.
Im excited to see what new products and services come out of this commitment, and whether more
companies in the area follow their lead.
These may be uncertain times, but its clear that the Cincinnati USA 100 companies arent letting that stand in the way of progress. ■
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The greatest need for the Somerset County Board of Social Services' 45,000 clients is low-income housing, Director Joseph Kunzmann said.
But he said he didn't expect the Needy Cases fund to fulfill that need, so he polled his staff, which came up with three families for whom the public can brighten the holiday.
"I understand people are motivated to give during holidays, more so than during the rest of the year," Kunzmann said. "My inclination would be to see them get something that they wouldn't be able to get on their own." ...


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Heineken is the Netherlands' largest brewer. Photo Bloomberg
Heineken acquires Mexican brewery for 3.8 bln
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The Dutch multinational Heineken has purchased the Mexican brewer Femsa Cerveza for 3.8 billion euros.
Tecate, Dos Equis, Sol and others.
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Wheelbase: 122.5; overall length: 207.9; width: 76.7; height: 59.3
All vehicle measurements are in inches
Engine: 6.6L twin-turbo V12 � 624 hp at 5,600 rpm and 590 lbs-ft of torque at 1,500 � 5,500 rpm
Transmission: 8HP90 eight-speed automatic
EPA Fuel Economy: 13 city/21 hwy.
Cargo capacity: 16.6 cubic feet
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No cars, no dealers, no factory, no nothing; it is a convoluted story but that�s what BMW started with when it acquired the full rights to Rolls-Royce in 1998.
The first car on BMW�s watch didn�t roll off the newly built assembly line at Goodwood, England until 2003. But since the introduction of the Roll-Royce Phantom, the company added five more models in eight years. What�s more, the top of the line Phantom Series model line was updated last year.
But don�t let the numbers fool you, the additional models have not diluted the brand, the Phantom, the Extended Wheelbase Phantom, the Phantom Drophead Coupe (that is a convertible), the Ghost and the Ghost Extended Wheelbase have concentrated the strength of Roll-Royce and reestablished it as the premier uber-luxury brand in the world.
Enter the all-new 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith which is unlike any other Rolls-Royce built in the 109-year history of the company. It is a fastback that Roll-Royce said is in the tradition of European GT or Gran Turismo cars. The four-seat Wraith is a coupe with coach doors. In the vernacular, they are called suicide doors. And these doors are now a hallmark of Roll Royce, every model it produces is equipped with coach doors
And the steeply sloping roof of the Wraith does not hinder back seat occupants. Four full-size people can travel in this Rolls-Royce coupe in extreme comfort for very long distances. A 16.6 cubic-foot cargo space assures that every last one of them can take enough stuff to last a couple of weeks.
It took five-years to develop the Wraith and as one Rolls-Royce staffer said it is the logical next step for the brand. Although the company is not quite sure who they are, it expects the Wraith to attract a younger buyers as well as more women.
One thing is certain, buyers of the Wraith, as with every Rolls-Royce, will not be affluent, they will be wealthy. The base price of the 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith is $284,900. The car we test drove was priced at $370,651. For the money, customers get legendary treatment and cutting edge workmanship. The Wraith like every Rolls-Royce is hand crafted. Its manufacturing plant has no conveyor belts, no robots and very little machinery.
In the Wraith, skilled hands have constructed the most powerful Roll-Royce ever. A twin turbocharged V12 generates 624 horsepower which can move the 5,380 lb. coupe from zero to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. Coupled to an eight speed transmission, the Wraith is relatively fuel efficient. It gets 13 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway, not that the customer base even cares about mileage numbers.
But the secret to the effortless movement of every Rolls-Royce has been low-end torque. The Wraith�s V12 generates 590 pound-feet of torque at 1,500 RPMs. However, this car was not a brute. Handling was ballerina like, the car responded quickly to driver input. The suspension was soft without a spongy feel and firm without being harsh and power was subtle � until it was needed.
We chose to pass a vehicle on a two lane but swiftly moving local highway. From 75 MPH, we gave the car some gas, swung out, moved passed the vehicle and ducked back into our lane. It couldn�t have taken more than five seconds. A quick check of the speedometer told us that we had approached 115 mph and the engine never worked hard to get there. The Wraith�s top speed is �governed,� read limited, to 155 mph.
The Wraith also houses the industry�s first satellite aided transmission. The system uses the car�s GPS data to ascertain where the car is, look at the road ahead and then preselect the next gear. The technique also includes a more direct steering response to help in cornering and what Rolls-Royce called more dynamic spring and damper settings.
There are no paddle shifters or ride modes to select. The Wraith does everything for the driver, unobtrusively. �Step inside Wraith�s coach doors and there is the feeling of going aboard a luxury yacht. It is a serene space for four occupants, who will be cocooned in a striking and contemporary interior furnished in beautiful materials, surrounded by tactile Phantom-grade leathers,� said the press materials.
Indeed, the Wraith�s interior was other-worldly. An open wood grain �Canadel Panelling� debuts in the car. And it is not trim, it is 55 degree mounted wood paneling covering the inside of the front doors and it also lines the back and strategic spots throughout the car.
The car can be equipped with a glass roof with leather sun screen or what Rolls-Royce called its Starlight Headliner, simulating a starry night sky by hand weaving 1,340 fiber optic lights into the head liner. Black chrome dials were framed by a black horseshoe sweep. Blood orange tips to gauge indicators paid homage to the marque�s aviation heritage whilst the steering-wheel is thicker rimmed to build dynamic intent. The interior was plush, instruments were intuitive and the creature comforts were impressive.
In addition to the wood paneling and starlight headliner, our test vehicle had lamb�s wool floor mats, 21-inch forged alloy wheels (20-inch wheels are standard), a 18-speaker 1,300 watt audio system, RR monogrammed on the headrests and color matched boot, read trunk, trim.
Mammoth amounts of engineering go into every Rolls-Royce like infrared night vision that will identify specific hazards in the road up to 218 yards ahead. But it is the little stuff that really sets the brand apart.
Like every Roll-Royce for the last 102 years, the Spirit of Ecstasy figure sits atop the grille frame of the 2014 Wraith. Set on automatic, it will retract beneath the frame when the Wraith is locked or rise when it is open. The figurine can also be lowered or raised manually through an electronic switch on the car�s infotainment screen.
But in this time of scallywags who revere nothing, if someone tries to wrench the fabled hood ornament from its mounting, it will automatically retract beneath the Wraith�s grille frame. Every Rolls-Royce has this feature. It is the sort of thing that would make Henry Royce, arguably the foremost engineer of his day, exhale a deep breathe of satisfaction, knowing that the company he and Stewart Rolls founded is in good hands.


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Topic: Not a Single vote for Buried in the Top 10?
I am incredibly shocked but not a single person has voted for Ryan Reynolds claustrophobic thriller BURIED for 2010 Top Horror Film. http://www.horror-movies.ca/top-horror- ?date=2010
It has literally received not a single vote and to me this just cant be right. I didnt see it but surely some of you did? Liked it or not it should have at least a vote I would think.


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Marvel announces on its marvel.com website that film icon Robert Redford has joined the all-star cast as Agent Alexander Pierce, a senior leader within the S.H.I.E.L.D. organization.
Following Marvel Studios' release of "Marvel's The Avengers," production on the highly anticipated release, Marvel's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" has commenced in Los Angeles, California, with production also including locations in Cleveland, Ohio, and Washington D.C.
And the website dailysuperhero.com says the Lorain Avenue Bridge is one of the Cleveland locations for movie.
"The Daily SuperHero has acquired information from a source extremely close to the production confirming an actual shooting location for Captain America's sequel. The source has to remain anonymous, however, said that he/she will indeed have insider access for at least one on-set visit during the shoot in Cleveland."
"This location is the, and locally known as, Fairview Bridge (Lorain Ave. Bridge) just down the street from both the Fairview Hospital and Kamm's Plaza, along the city's border. The Daily SuperHero's source said shooting will happen on the bridge and a giant green screen will be placed on the side of the bridge so Marvel Studios can CG a background into the scene(s)."
"It seems to be implied that a New York City background will be put in place since Cap 2's story is speculated to take place in NYC. No date of the shoot was confirmed though. Finally, it was told to us that Marvel is still scouting locations in the Cleveland area right now."
Cameras have begun rolling on Captain America's next cinematic adventure! Following in the footsteps of the record-breaking Marvel Studios' release, "Marvel's The Avengers," production on the highly anticipated release, Marvel's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" has commenced in Los Angeles, California, with production also including locations in Cleveland, Ohio, and Washington D.C.
Directing the film is the team of Anthony and Joe Russo ("Welcome to Collinwood") from a screenplay written by Christopher Markus ("Captain America: The First Avenger") & Stephen McFeely ("Captain America: The First Avenger").
"Captain America: The Winter Soldier" returns Chris Evans ("Captain America: The First Avenger," "Marvel's The Avengers") as the iconic super hero character Steve Rogers/Captain America, along with Scarlett Johansson ("Marvel's The Avengers," "Iron Man 2") as Black Widow and Samuel L. Jackson ("Marvel's The Avengers," "Iron Man 2") as Nick Fury.
"Captain America: The Winter Soldier" is set for release in the U.S. on April 4, 2014. "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" will pick-up where "Marvel's The Avengers" left off, as Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and teams up with Natasha Romanoff, a.k.a. Black Widow, to battle a powerful yet shadowy enemy in present-day Washington, D.C.
Based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series, first published in 1941, "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" features an outstanding supporting cast that includes Sebastian Stan ("Captain America: The First Avenger," "Black Swan") as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, Anthony Mackie ("The Hurt Locker," "Million Dollar Baby") as Sam Wilson/Falcon, Cobie Smulders ("Marvel's The Avengers," "How I Met Your Mother") as Agent Maria Hill, Frank Grillo ("Zero Dark Thirty") as Brock Rumlow;
Georges St-Pierre ("Death Warrior") as Georges Batroc. Rounding out the talented cast are Hayley Atwell ("Captain America: The First Avenger") as Peggy Carter, Toby Jones ("Captain America: The First Avenger," "The Hunger Games") as Arnim Zola, Emily VanCamp ("The Ring 2," "Revenge") as Agent 13 and Maximiliano Hernández ("Marvel's The Avengers," "Thor") as Agent Jasper Sitwell.
Marvel Studios' President Kevin Feige is producing the film. Executive producers on the project include Alan Fine, Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Michael Grillo and Stan Lee.