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Fifth-starter candidate John Lannan will start today against St. Louis in Port St. Lucie.
Lannan, signed to compete for the fifth-starter role, is also being considered for a spot in the bullpen in the wake of lefty Josh Edgin being sent to the minor league camp.
Whatever happens this spring, Lannan said he's not ready to give up starting, and at 29, has plenty of time remaining.
"I don't think anything right now. I'm just going to take it as it is,'' Lannan said of his role. "I think that I'm not done as a starter. I think the last few years I've kind of run into, I don't want to say back luck, but some unfortunate circumstances – in 2012 getting sent to Triple-A and last year with the injury [surgery on left leg] I had.
"I don't think I'm done [starting], but I'm looking forward to the possibility of pitching in the big leagues. Whatever capacity that is, I'm just looking forward to it.''
In addition today:
* Daniel Murphy practiced outside Tuesday, so he might be able to play.
* Lucas Duda could return to the lineup today or tomorrow. He's been bothered by a tight left hamstring, but has been hitting in the cage.
* Bartolo Colon and Jenrry Mejia are scheduled to start the two games in Las Vegas, Saturday and Sunday, respectively against the Chicago Cubs. Also expected on the travel squad are David Wright, Curtis Granderson, Juan Lagares, Travis d'Arnaud and Bobby Parnell.
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When it comes to metropolitan bragging rights, nothing tops pro sports rivalries. These come in two forms: head-to-head battles and overall performance. With the Blackhawks and Bruins locked in a Stanley Cup Final showdown, hockey bragging rights are up for grabs. RedEye takes a look at the standings.
Playoff history: 4-0 Celtics (1981, 1986, 1987, 2009)
Recent performance: Bulls, six titles since 1991; Celtics, four titles since 1981
Bragging rights edge: Celtics, barely
No team has won more NBA titles than the Celtics, but since the drafting of Larry Bird in 1978 and Michael Jordan in 1984, the count is 6-4 Bulls. However, the Celtics get points for sweeping Jordan's Bulls in 1986 and 1987, for winning the epic seven-game series in 2009, and for winning a championship more recently. A tip of the cap to the Bulls for MJ dropping 63 points on the '86 Celtics, and for the 2009 Bulls taking the defending champs to seven games.
The One That Didn't Happen: Jordan's Bulls were never strong enough to beat Bird's Celtics in the '80s, but the tables were turned in Bird's final three seasons (1990-1992). The series that got away was in 1992: the Celtics lost to the Cavaliers in the conference semifinals, and thus stripped MJ of an opportunity to gain revenge on Bird.
Playoff history: 1-0 Bears (1985)
Recent performance: Bears, one title since 1985; Patriots, three titles since 1985
Bragging rights edge: Bears, barely
There is a strong case to be made for the Patriots. Since the two teams met in Super Bowl XX in January 1986, the Pats have won three Super Bowls and gone to another three, compared with only one appearance for the Bears. The Patriots have won 13 division championships compared with nine for the Bears. And since Super Bowl XX, the Patriots have won six of seven regular-season games against the Monsters of the Midway.
But the memory of Super Bowl XX does not fade easily. The duration of bragging rights is probably about 30 years, meaning this one could go away soon. But bragging rights are subjective, so as long as Super Bowl XX plays a role in the self-esteem of Bears fans, the Patriots will hold no sway over Chicago's collective confidence.
The One That Didn't Happen: After the Bears punched their ticket to Miami for Super Bowl XLI, the Patriots held a 10-point fourth-quarter lead over Indianapolis in the AFC championship game. They lost by four, but if they'd won, the Tom Brady-led Pats may well have defeated the Brian Urlacher-led Bears, thus swinging the football bragging rights meter unequivocally to Boston's side.
CUBS/WHITE SOX vs. RED SOX
Playoff history: 1-0 White Sox vs. Red Sox (2005), 1-0 Red Sox vs. Cubs (1918)
Recent performance: White Sox, 2005 champs; Red Sox, 2004 and 2007 champs; Cubs, 2003 er, 2008, uh … 1907-08 back-to-back!
Bragging rights edge: White Sox, then Red Sox, then Cubs
A strong claim can be made for the Red Sox, having won two World Series to the White Sox's one and the Cubs' zero. And indeed, the Red Sox hold a certain psychologically abstract edge over the Cubs.
But the White Sox beat the Red Sox decisively in their lone playoff matchup. They get points for a sweep, for knocking out the defending champs, for beating a team en route to their own championship and for outscoring Boston 24-9 in the three games.
The One That Didn't Happen: The Apocalypse Series, aka a World Series showdown in 2003 between the haven't-won-since-1908 Cubs and the haven't-won-since-1918 Red Sox. How close did we come? The Cubs blew leads in Games 6 and 7 of the NLCS at home, while the Red Sox led 5-2 in the eighth inning of Game 7 of the ALCS.
BLACKHAWKS vs. BRUINS
Playoff history: 5-1 Bruins (lost in '75, won in '27, '42, '70, '74, and '78)
Recent performance: Blackhawks won the Cup in 2010, lost in 1992; Bruins won the Cup in 2011, lost in 1988 and 1990
Bragging rights edge: TBD by 2013 champion
Yes, the Bruins hold a distinct edge over the Hawks in playoff matchups, but two of their postseason wins came before the conclusion of World War II, while the most recent was 35 years ago. In the words of Eddie Murphy: "What have you done for me lately?"
The One That Didn't Happen: The Hawks and Bruins came close to playing for the Cup in 1990 and 1992. In 1990, the Hawks lost the conference finals 4-2 to eventual Stanley Cup champ Edmonton, which beat the Bruins 4-1. And in 1992, the Penguins swept the Bruins in the conference finals, then swept the Hawks for the Cup.
Jack M Silverstein is a RedEye special contributor. Say hey @readjack.
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YMCA Camp Fuller, located on Point Judith Sound in Wakefield, will hold its first of three open houses this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additional open house dates are Saturday, March 16 and Saturday, April 13.
The open house will give campers and families a chance to tour the camp and meet the camp director.
YMCA Camp Fuller is a residential summer camp for girls and boys ages 7 to 16. Located on 64 acres, Camp Fuller provides the perfect spot for activities on the water, like sailing and windsurfing, as well as on land. Steeped in history and tradition, Camp Fuller last summer celebrated its 125th anniversary as it continues its legacy of making memories last a lifetime.
For more information about YMCA Camp Fuller, visit www.ymcagreaterprovidence.org.


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For much of her short life, Elis Regina was her country's best-loved vocalist. Well-known for her spectacular performances, fiery nature, and her outlandish outfits, she was also one of the most talented singers of her time. Her career was in full swing when she died of an accidental overdose of cocaine and alcohol three years later, at the age of 36.
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Our biggest concerns about the push to expand gambling at the end of this spring's regular session of the General Assembly were that there had been insufficient public debate about all of the changes slots boosters wanted to institute and that there was too little reliable information about the performance of Maryland's existing gambling program. Gov.Martin O'Malley's announcement Monday of a work group to expanded gambling in time for a possible special session of the legislature July 9 does nothing to erase those qualms. The idea of settling on a proposal for a sixth Maryland casino and for the legalization of table games in time for a referendum on the November ballot is fundamentally flawed and should be abandoned.
The crucial policy question for the state is whether adding another casino at National Harbor inPrince George's Countywould over-saturate the market, thus diminishing the chances that it and the state's other licensed casinos can succeed in the long term. Backers of the gambling expansion in the state Senate, led by Senate PresidentThomas V. Mike Miller, point to projections from the Department of Legislative Services that show a National Harbor casino would add substantially to the state's bottom line. But the jury is still out on just how good the DLS is at predicting slots revenue.
Maryland's two casinos that are already up and running are on track to produce about 30 percent less revenue this year than the DLS predicted they would — likely due in large part to the fact that the owners of those slots parlors have chosen to offer far fewer machines than the analysts expected. The take per machine, however, is running higher than projected. All that may change with the opening June 6 of the state's largest casino, Maryland Live!, at Arundel Mills mall. It will eventually have the full complement of 4,750 machines that it was allotted under the state's slots legislation, but there's no way to guess yet whether it will meet analysts projections' of significantly higher daily per-machine revenue than the existing casinos at Perryville and Ocean Downs. That question won't be answered by July 9. Nor will we have any idea of the impact of another large casino in Baltimore, where a license has not yet been granted.
The Senate's slots plan called for adjustments in the state's tax rate and other changes to the program to compensate existing casino owners for the additional competition a National Harbor casino would bring. But that amounted to speculation on top of speculation — a guess as to what effect a new casino would have on the revenue of two others that are not yet open. The potential for error is simply too great.
But even if the governor's 11-person commission is somehow able to overcome those obstacles and come to an agreement on the policy issues involved, it still seems inconceivable that the group will be able to forge the necessary political consensus in the General Assembly to make a special legislative session worthwhile. The work group is chaired by the head of the Maryland Stadium Authority, John Morton III, and includes four top members of the governor's staff plus six Democratic legislators — three senators with close ties to Mr. Miller and three delegates with close ties to House SpeakerMichael E. Busch.
Curiously, none of them are from Prince George's County, whose legislative delegation would be crucial to the outcome of any vote on a National Harbor Casino. Prince George's lawmakers stood firm against allowing a casino there during the initial debate over slots in 2007, but the county's executive, Rushern Baker, is now leading the charge for National Harbor. Republicans could also provide the crucial votes in the House, but none of them are on the work group either. (Two Prince George's lawmakers and two Republicans are listed as alternates to the committee.) Unless there is a solid political consensus for expanded gambling in both chambers, a special session would be a waste of time and money.
That said, the work group itself need not be a waste. The Senate's slots legislation earlier this year dealt with a number of other issues that Maryland could intelligently address now, such as whether it makes sense for casino operators, rather than the state, to purchase or lease the machines and whether the existing restrictions on the casinos offering players free food and drinks are necessary to protect other businesses — a particular concern in Ocean City.
But the big questions — whether the state should allow a sixth casino and table games, and what the tax rates should be for slots and for table games — should wait until we have some facts.


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Xavier routs NFA 48-14 to win Class LL state title
East Hartford — DeAngelo Berry rushed for 260 yards and three touchdowns as third-seeded Xavier won its third straight Class LL state football championship Friday night with a 48-14 victory over No. 5 Norwich Free Academy before 4,576 at Rentschler Field.
The Falcons (12-1) dominated the second half, outscoring the Wildcats (12-1) 28-0.
Xavier, which outgained NFA 517-169, broke the game open in the third quarter by converting back-to-back turnovers into touchdowns to take a commanding 34-14 lead.
Kris Luster's 22-yard touchdown run with 41 seconds left in the quarter came on the very next play after a Ryer Caruso pass was picked off. Earlier in the quarter, NFA starting quarterback Joey Paparelli also was intercepted, leading to Berry's four-yard TD win with 5:38 left in the quarter.
Paparelli threw a pair of touchdown passes to Caruso in the final 1:56 of the first half as NFA, which trailed 20-0 early, pulled to within 20-14 at the break.
Paparelli's 49-yard TD strike to Caruso pulled the fifth-seeded Wildcats' to within 20-7, and after Airec Ricks recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff, Paparelli and Caruso hooked up again from six yards out with one second left in the half to make it 20-14.
NFA's Elisa Formiglio kicked both extra points, becoming the first female athlete in state history to score a point in a state championship football game.
Khaleed Exum-Strong rushed for 90 yards on 12 carries for the Wildcats, but star running back Marcus Outlow suffered a left leg injury on the first series of the game and never was a factor. He did return after missing most of the first half but finished with only 7 yards on six carries.
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Alaska Airlines Cancels All Your Wedding Guests' Flights, Forgets To Tell You
Rochelle has a destination wedding planned this November in Mazatlan, Mexico, and she and most of her guests planned to travel on the same Alaska Airlines flights from Seattle. They reserved this travel far in advance. Too far in advance, apparently. Alaska Airlines has since cut their number of weekly flights to Mazatlan, forcing the couple and their guests to find different flights on different days. The schedule change prevents some guests from attending altogether. The problem: the airline didn't actually tell the couple about this, instead letting them find out from another guest who booked her travel through Orbitz.
For most travelers, five months' notice for a ticket change isn't much of a big deal. For a tightly planned destination wedding designed around the Alaska Airlines flight schedule, only five months' notice is apparently a disaster.
Rochelle writes:
I planned a wedding in Mazatlan for Nov. 10, with travel down there from Seattle on Alaska Airlines on Nov. 7, returning on Nov. 13. Several other guests also booked the same flights so we could travel together.
On June 17, my aunt received an email from Orbitz (who she booked through) that the flights were cancelled. We called Alaska Airlines directly to confirm this and they said that yes, our flights were cancelled. They changed their schedule and were no longer flying to Mazatlan on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, so we had to change our travel dates to fly on the days that they had service (only Saturday, Sunday, and Monday).
Because of this, we had to change our wedding date to November 14, and our whole trip dates to November 11 to 17. Because of the date change forced by Alaska, several of our guests now cannot come due to other commitments on that week. Alaska has been very condescending and rude during this entire thing.
One guest spoke to an Alaska representative who told her own story of having a travel delay and accused my guest of not being compassionate to the representative's own travel issues.
We have been offered no compensation, upgrades, or credits for this disaster. Alaska has been rude to us via both Twitter and telephone calls. I am angry and disappointed that Alaska did not notify us of the cancellation (we had to find out via Orbitz), that they have not been apologetic or given us any compensation for this mess, and now several guests cannot come because of Alaska cancelling our flights.
Looking through Rochelle's Twitter exchanges with the airline, nothing stands out as especially rude. The representatives just don't seem to understand why having to reschedule an entire wedding around their flight schedule changes is a problem.
The most practical solution would be to allow some guests to cancel their flights with no penalty or fees so they can travel on another airline with a more accommodating schedule, assuming that there is one.
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Dan Noller gives his opinion of the future of the Plaza Building.
The Urban Renewal Authority has owned the Plaza Building since November of 2007. The reason presented to buy the building was to restore and make it into a Highway 50 Museum. With the existing Otero Museum it was decided that we could not support two museums in our community. It was then decided to rehab the building for other purposes or to tear it down. Several commissioned studies were then done to assist in this decision.
We are now at a point that the time has come to act on this decision.
With the acquisition cost and the cost of the studies we now have over $50,000 invested in this project. The best estimates that I have seen to rehab this structure are in excess of a million dollars and to demolish it is somewhere around $200,000. If we would rehab the building it would require major funding from another source to accomplish this feat. We currently have no guarantees that this funding would be provided.
In my opinion, this building is in far worse condition than the Kit Carson Hotel that was recently demolished. It is easy to see this with a visual inspection. With this in mind, I would strongly recommend that it be demolished.
I base this recommendation on two very important facts:
1. Parking would be extremely limited for any kind of use. The land next door is leased to the Tri-County car dealership and has been for some time. They have over one half of a million dollars in rehabilitation of their building. They are an anchor business in our downtown. This property would be better used to help promote an existing business, especially one that has made a major investment in the downtown area.
2. The revenue if rehabbed would not support the cost; therefore, it is not an economically feasible project.
I know that we have reasonable, community-minded people on the Urban Renewal Board and trust them to make the right decision.?
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Grand Central Publishing says the "Good Morning America" anchor will write the as-yet-untitled book for publication next April.
The publisher announced Wednesday that Roberts will write about her rare illness and her recovery, as well as the life lessons she continues to learn since her return to the "GMA" anchor desk.
The ABC News host underwent a bone marrow transplant in September to treat the blood and bone marrow disease. She was off work for five months before returning to the top-rated network morning show in February.
Her first book, "From the Heart: 7 Rules to Live By," was a New York Times best-seller in 2007.


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Aug. 28, 2007
The 2007 Lipscomb University Men's Cross Country team is young and hungry.
The men only lose one runner from the 2006 team that placed 7th in the Atlantic Sun Conference Championships. Head coach Bill Taylor, who was hired one week before the season started, sees a very bright future for the men's program.
"I could see that spark in the men's team from our first day of training camp," Tyalor said. " They are eager to be one of the top teams in this conference and to make a mark regionally and nationally in the near future.
"The men's side of the A-Sun is especially tough, so they have their work cut out for them, but I know they will strive to be the best A-Sun team Lipscomb has ever seen. I'm also very impressed with the character and personality of the men here. It's a genuine group that cares about each other and is a team willing to put it all on the line for each other. It will be exciting to watch these young guys develop this year."
Returners for the Bison men's team include Jared Carlson (SO-Rockford, Ill.), Clint Carter (JR-Angleton, Texas), Ryan Chastain (SO-Mitchell, Ind.), Tim Cotton (JR-Louisville, Ky.), Jacob Nelson (SO-Windfield, Ind.), Andrew Shankles (SO-Knoxville, TN), Jordan Wilson (JR-Franklin, Tenn.) and David Wolfe (SO-Nashville, Tenn.).
"I am really impressed with our returners,"Taylor said. "Right now Ryan and Jordan are at the front of the team and both look great. They were the top two men for Lipscomb at the A-Sun Championships last year. They will both excel this year. Iin fact, I am really excited to see just how much faster they get.
" However, I can say the same thing about the whole team. David and Andrew are right behind and have a ton of potential for improvement. Jared and Clint are closing the gap as well. Tim is catching up from being a bit behind over the summer and Jacob has the talent to impact the team, but needs to transition from a middle distance runners mentality. The terrific thing is every one of these guys has shown me that they want to get better for themselves and for their team. Good things will happen with that attitude and focus."
Newcomers include freshmen Ryan Bell (Nashville, Tenn.), Jeff Hoover (Dickson, Tenn.), Jonathan Williams (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Paul Wright (Vincennes, Ind.).
"Paul has been a blessing for this team," Taylor said. "He was at Lipscomb last year, but didn't run. This summer he decided he missed the sport and put in a terrific summer of training. He's come into this season in shape and will have an opportunity to really impact our top group.
"The three true freshmen (Ryan, Jeff and Jonathan) are finding their way so far. They have talent and will move forward once they get the hang of college running and the 8-K distance the men race. In particular, Ryan Bell looks like he is ready to step up soon. I think we are in a fortunate situation in that it will be a bonus if one or more of them steps up and gets in the top group. At the same time they all need to develop through this season. We may need them to be up there this year, or it may be next year, but we will need them."
Lipscomb begins the season ranked 7th in the conference. They will compete in five regular season meets before hosting the A-Sun Conference Championships at Vaughn's Gap (Percy-Warner Park) on October 27th. The season opens at the Vaughn's Gap course for the Belmont Opener on August 31st, followed by the Vanderbilt Commodore Classic, also at Vaughn's Gap on September 15th. Then the Bison hit the road for meets at Auburn University, Memphis and Evansville.
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The Neosho Municipal Golf Course is officially a city-run operation now.
The city took over management of the course on Friday, March 1, and so far, City Manager Troy Royer says, the transition is going smoothly.
The course was previously operated by Justin Beck, on a contractual basis, though Beck left at the end of February to take a position elsewhere.
The city council voted in December 2012 to give Royer the go-ahead to pursue a city-run operation at the 18-hole course.
Royer said the golf course was closed Friday and Saturday, while the transfer of management took place, though the doors to the course were open once again on Sunday.
"We're looking at doing a lot of improvements inside," Royer said. "It's still a little bit of a work in progress, we're hoping to finish the majority of it up within a month."
He said the plan is to create a lounge area inside, as well as cut off the concession area to restrict access behind the counter to employees.
The pro shop is also undergoing some work, and getting a fresh shipment of merchandise.
Royer said the merchandise previously offered in the shop had belonged to Beck.
"We're starting a clean slate," Royer said. "We're having to re-order everything. We've placed orders to get balls, tees, and gloves, but we will not sell clubs, bags or that type of stuff at this time."
Royer said the city will be ordering some shirts and hats to be available at the shop, though they won't be as expensive as is common at many pro shops.
"We're going to bring it back down to an affordable rate," Royer said, noting that the merchandise would be embroidered to say "City of Neosho Municipal Golf Course."
Royer said the pro shop is also being repainted with Neosho's school colors, black and gold, with stenciling on the wall to say "Home of the Neosho Wildcats."
While the shelves are being re-stocked and the locks have been changed, the city has also appointed a new leader to move the golf course forward.
Royer said the golf course's new superintendent, Maron Towse, began his duties on Friday, March 1.
Towse comes from the Cassville Golf Club, where he served as assistant superintendent.
In addition, Royer said an assistant superintendent, six pro shop staff members and four part-time maintenance staff members have been hired.
He said a second assistant superintendent position is still open, as well as three additional part-time positions.
Previous golf course employees, who worked under Beck, were required to re-apply for their jobs, and if hired, became city employees as of March 1.
In a previous Parks, Recreation and Golf Course Committee meeting, Royer said the group reviewed the golf course fee schedule.
He is currently working on re-writing the city code to make changes to some golf course fees and policies based on the committee's suggestions.
Royer said those changes will be proposed to council at their March 19 meeting.
"There will be some reductions and some restrictions on how we're going to handle some of the stuff, but there won't be any increases," Royer said.


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In October 2005, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service banned the importing of Beluga caviar from the Black Sea basin. This ban, along with a ban in September 2005 of Beluga caviar from the Caspian Sea, effectively cuts off the supply of Beluga caviar to the United States. Then, in January 2006, the United Nations Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) temporarily banned the international trade of beluga caviar. These decisions were reached in an attempt to help conserve the dwindling population of Beluga sturgeon, an endangered species. In this article, we examine some of the different kinds of caviar and examine some of the issues surrounding this luxury food.
Caviar is the prepared (usually by lightly salting) roe of the sturgeon family (Acipenseridae) of fish. There are less than thirty species of sturgeon - any of whose roe can be considered to be caviar. (Caviar from other fish are available, but are always preceded by the name of the fish from which the roe was collected.) The roe of the sturgeon is typically collected by catching the sturgeon with nets, clubbing the fish to stun it, and cutting the belly open to scoop out the eggs. A few rare operations will carefully extract the eggs while leaving the ovaries intact and the fish in a state which it can recover from (but these are generally not found around the Caspian Sea region). The eggs are then washed, strained, salted, and packed into vacuum sealed tins for transport and sale.
Of all the species of sturgeon, three are most famous: Beluga, Osetra, and Sevruga. All three of these species live in the Caspian Sea and are generally fished by Russian or Iranian fisheries.
Beluga caviar
is harvested from the beluga sturgeon (
Huso huso
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Delphinapterus leucas
), an arctic marine mammal (also known as the white whale or beluga whale). The Beluga sturgeon is currently the most sought after (and most expensive) of all caviars. The beluga sturgeon is large (up to 30 feet [9 m] in length and over a ton [900 kg]) and long-lived (up to 100 years). Unfortunately, their long life span and late maturing make them especially susceptible to the effects of pollution. Beluga caviar is composed of large (pea-sized), gray eggs. In general, the lighter the color, the more expensive. The grades are: O (darkest color), OO (medium toned), and OOO (lightest color). The OOO grade is the most expensive and is sometimes referred to as "royal caviar". The texture of the caviar is often described as rich and silky.
Osetra caviar
(sometimes spelled ossetra or asetra) is harvested from the Russian sturgeon (
Acipenser gueldenstaedtii
) and sometimes the Persian sturgeon (
Acipenser persicus
). Osetra caviar is also highly prized and fairly rare. The eggs are smaller than the beluga caviar and the color can range from brownish gray to golden. The taste is generally described as nutty and strong.
Sevruga caviar
is harvested from starry or stellate sturgeon (
Acipenser stellatus
). These eggs are small and dark gray in color. This is the most common (and least expensive) caviar from the Caspian Sea and Black Sea region.
Because of over fishing, the destruction of spawning sites, and pollution, supplies of these three caviars have begun to dwindle and prices have sky rocketed. With the recent bans, beluga caviar may no longer be available at all. To fill this void, several "new" caviars have been introduced:
Farm raised Siberian sturgeon (
Acipenser baerii
), white sturgeon (
Acipenser transmontanus
), and American hackleback sturgeon (
Scaphirhynchus platorhynchus
, usually called shovelnose sturgeon). The roe of black paddlefish (
Polyodon spathula
), although not a sturgeon, is also becoming more available.
Of these, the Siberian caviars, the quality and taste generally approach that of Osetra caviar - and these caviars are commonly, misleadingly, labeled as osetra. White sturgeon can also approach the quality of osetra, but is sometimes tainted with a muddy flavor. The American hackleback caviar is generally not has highly regarded but is may be an excellent roe for use in cooking due to its much lower cost.
Misleading labeling
As mentioned earlier, not all osetra caviar is osetra caviar. In addition, caviar labeled as Russian probably isn't (at least outside of Russian). Russia has not had international approval to export for the last couple years. Most likely, the caviar is old, black market, or from Azerbaijan.
Although the white sturgeon is indigenous to California and the Pacific Northwest, caviar labeled "American sturgeon" may contain white sturgeon, American hackleback, or paddlefish roe. What's the easiest way to tell? If it's relatively inexpensive, it's probably not white sturgeon.
High quality caviar is often consumed as is to experience the full flavor and texture of the roe. Caviar service is performed with a plastic (which may be the perfect utensil, but probably seems cheap and ruins the atmosphere considering how much the caviar cost), wood, mother-of-pearl, or even gold utensils. The use stainless steel or silver will taint the flavor. Caviar is also used to top unsalted crackers or toast, on salads, or even as a stuffing. Some caviar is also used as a stuffing in various cooked dishes, but this is probably not the best use of your money.
Shelf Life
Caviar should be consumed on the same day that the tin is opened. Whenever possible the caviar should be kept cold over crushed ice. If the caviar cannot be consumed in the first day, flatten the caviar in the tin and cover with a sheet of plastic wrap. Gently press the plastic wrap down over the caviar to remove air pockets and store in the refrigerator surrounded by crushed ice.
Unopened containers of fresh caviar should also be stored in the refrigerator with crushed ice. Stored in this manner, the caviar should last two to three weeks. Unopened pasteurized caviar tins typically hold for six months on the shelf.
Freezing caviar should be avoided because it may alter the taste and texture of the roe. If caviar has been frozen, slowly (very slowly) return it to a thawed state by keeping it in the refrigerator over ice for a day or two.
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Michael Chu
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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 2:12 am
Post subject: Prices
I was reluctant to discuss caviar prices in the article because the prices can change so rapidly and vary up to 20% from source to source. Prices can vary even more depending on location and internet shopping is somewhat unreliable unless you purchase from the caviar producer's website. In addition, due to the perishable nature of caviar, mail ordering requires paying for overnight delivery.
At this time, if you live in a metropolitan area and can find a place to buy fresh caviar expect to pay:
Osetra - $70 to $100 per ounce (28 g)
Siberian Sturgeon - $50 to $90 per ounce
White Sturgeon - $45 to $70 per ounce
American hackleback - $10 to $30 per ounce
Also, it should be noted that it is not necessarily the case that the more expensive brands are better than the lower cost brands.
UPDATE (April 2007):
A company called
is selling inexpensive caviar at prices significantly lower than average. This is potentially a great place to buy an 8-ounce (1/2 pound!)
for $115. You won't be getting any osetra or sevruga caviar from this source, but you'll be able to get your hands on hackleback sturgeon caviar, paddlefish roe, salmon roe, and other fish roe that could work for you as an acceptable caviar substitute without the worries of overfishing and poor working conditions.
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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 4:49 am
Post subject: Thanks!
That was very helpful and interesting.
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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 4:54 pm
Post subject: Almas
You forgot to mention ALMAS caviar, possible the most expensive food on this planet.
Love your blog!
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Ben Brockert
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 4:27 am
Post subject:
But what does it taste like?
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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:45 am
Post subject: Caviar - food for thought
I thought this article was very appropriate. It made me rethink how food arrives at my table, an essential journey for every discerning cook.
The Caviar Kings
From the NOV 2003 issue of Seed:
Like nearly every other luxury in the world, caviar is tinged with hues of danger. It has the reek of gangsters and the taste of a dying species. Now, with exclusive access to multiple federal investigations, Simon Cooper reveals just how far greed will take those who seek Russias black gold.
If you would abolish avarice, you must abolish its mother, luxury.Cicero
In a small fishing camp tucked behind the reeds guarding the shores of the Caspian Sea, a poacher prepares to process his catch. In the gunnels of his boat is a thick, writhing carpet of sturgeon, living dinosaurs that have swum the waters of the great blue earth for more than 250 million years. The poacher selects a fat female. She is about four feet long and swollen with eggs. He hits her hard with a plank of woodnot hard enough to kill, but enough to stun. Blood trickles from her eyeballs, mouth, and gills. Quickly, the poacher rolls her over, slits open her belly, reaches inside, and carefully extracts a plump, gray-black sac about the size of a pillow. He puts the egg sac into a large plastic bucket and throws the eviscerated fish on the ground, where she flaps and thrashes, her abdomen gaping, until she succumbs and dies. Later he will butcher her for meat.
(see link above for more of the article - a very absorbing 13 pages long)
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Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 11:17 pm
Post subject: Lumpfish "Caviar"
Easily available in our local grocery stores is "Lumpfish Caviar" which comes in at about CDN$4 per 50g. Obviously, not in the same league as the big guys.
My question is: How does it compare? As I've never had the expensive fare, I'm curious to know what similarities or differences it would have to "real" caviar.
--- Doug
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Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 6:37 pm
Post subject: No sympathy
I have travelled the world and eaten a diverse collection of foods with no sign of allergies. However at a fancy reataurant in Warsaw, Poland I found out I was allergic to caviar. When I write this on medical forms, people just laugh at me.
Thank you for the information.
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Chef Jim
Joined: 13 May 2005
Posts: 6
Location: Metro New York
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2006 1:32 pm
Post subject: Lumpfish "Caviar"
Comparing it to the good stuff is like calling Sparkling Cider--Champagne!
Right Church, wrong Pew!
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Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 8:43 pm
Post subject: Peasant Luxuries.
The ebbs and flows of history made this old peasant food a luxury item (as often happens when those with more money notice those with less enjoying themselves).
Once upon a time, peasants and workers couldn't keep the fish, those were for the nobility. So the fishermen stole the eggs, which seemed harmless enough at the time, and sent the fish to their "rightul consumers".
Things will change, as they always do.
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Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:01 am
Post subject: Caviare
Probably doesn't have too much to do with this, but when I lived in Baltimore, I used to use a Russian deli for things like this. He went to NYC every week and, if I preordered, would come back with however much caviare I wanted, the good stuff, at a greatly reduced price, because the eggs were not perfect. For someone who adores caviare, that was not an issue. I like the pop of the eggs on my tongue as much as the next guy, but if some of the eggs are crushed, but I'm paying $50 for a pound, who cares? It was also satisfactory for use in dishes where the eggs would not be on display. Now that it's harder to come by, I wonder if it's still available this way.
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Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 3:21 am
Post subject: Illinois Sturgeon
In Chicago, we can get roe from Illinois sturgeon (not sure if location is important for the name caviar or the fish of origin) at the Fish Guy on Elston Avenue
It is an amazing substitute for Caspian caviar...
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Posts: 77
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 3:28 am
Post subject: Re: Prices
Michael Chu wrote:
I was reluctant to discuss caviar prices in the article because the prices can change so rapidly and vary up to 20% from source to source. Prices can vary even more depending on location and internet shopping is somewhat unreliable unless you purchase from the caviar producer's website. In addition, due to the perishable nature of caviar, mail ordering requires paying for overnight delivery.
Caviar is one of those things where common sense (hopefully a trait of engineers in general) can rapidly give way to nonsense. If you have more money than sense, than by all means experiment.
An alternative is simply to go for something that tastes great and is quite inexpensive (around $2 an ounce as opposed to the ludicrous amounts for the Balck Sea type caviars). I am referring to "Tobiko", or flying fish roe. You can read about it
. Not endangered, great flavor that is never "fishy", crunchy texture, not at all salty.
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Michael Chu
Joined: 10 May 2005
Posts: 1654
Location: Austin, TX (USA)
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:57 am
Post subject: Re: Prices
EngineeringProfessor wrote:
An alternative is simply to go for something that tastes great and is quite inexpensive (around $2 an ounce as opposed to the ludicrous amounts for the Balck Sea type caviars). I am referring to "Tobiko", or flying fish roe. You can read about it
. Not endangered, great flavor that is never "fishy", crunchy texture, not at all salty.
I too love tobiko. Great texture, excellent taste (and seemingly great quality control since every batch tastes about the same). Unfortunately, it doesn't really taste much like caviar and certainly has the wrong texture.
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Posts: 77
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:40 am
Post subject: Re: Prices
Michael Chu wrote:
I too love tobiko. Great texture, excellent taste (and seemingly great quality control since every batch tastes about the same). Unfortunately, it doesn't really taste much like caviar and certainly has the wrong texture.
This only holds if you insist that the definition of
is restricted to Sturgeon roe. Of course, that rapidly collapses when one considers all the different sub-species of the fish and the simple fact that some of them produce awful tasting roe. So, under that geas, your "doesn't really taste much like caviar" is somewhat specious.
Likewise, what Tobiko does not taste like is what many consider
caviar, which is actually an advantage to many palates. As for the "wrong texture", I think you will agree that a subjective opinion, which that is, has no place in engineering.
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Vacationing in South Walton since the 1990s, McDermott, along with his wife and two daughters, relish their time at their getaway home in Blue Mountain Beach.
During the past several vacations, McDermott has been working on his first novel, "Deadly Propensity," which was published in April and is now available online.
McDermott has been practicing law for more than 38 years. Many of those years have been dedicated to representing major motor vehicle manufacturers, which served as inspiration for the novel. Constrained by legal jargon, McDermott could never fully let his creative urges flow with the writing that was required of his job.
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McDermott's real-life experience helped set a backdrop for the story, with fictionalized exaggerations. As a defense attorney for vehicle manufacturers his team would go and re-enact accidents, filming them with high speed cameras, to debunk plaintiff's claims.
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One father of a little Sandy Hook student refuses to keep silent anymore -- about gun control. He writes:
Why would we think that assault weapons should ever be in hands of civilians? Why are modified M-16s and Kalashnikovs sold in this country? What exactly is an appropriate civilian use for hollow-point bullets? Why do we have age limits, written and practical tests to acquire a driver's license, but have nothing that would be at least as rigorous for acquiring a weapon that can take out countless lives?
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I used to be part of the silent majority of people around this beautiful country that saw how weaponized and unsafe our society became, but kept our silence.
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Allen Craig also homered in the big inning, Dustin Pedroia homered and had four RBIs and Boston won its second straight game following an eight-game losing streak.
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Pedroia homered off R.A. Dickey in the first and Middlebrooks made it 3-0 with a two-out double, but Toronto tied with single runs in the third, fourth and fifth.
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Major League Baseball denied a protest filed by Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon in Saturday's game, which Toronto won 5-4. Maddon protested after crew chief Bob Davidson allowed Gibbons to challenge a pickoff play at first base after pitcher Mark Buehrle had returned to the rubber and batter Yunel Escobar had returned to the box. ''We might have been winless for the week if they'd nailed that thing,'' a relieved Gibbons said.
Red Sox: DH David Ortiz (right foot) sat out his second straight game. Ortiz left Sunday's game against Seattle in the sixth, two innings after fouling a ball off his foot. Manager John Farrell said Ortiz, who skipped batting practice, could play Wednesday.
Blue Jays: OF Colby Rasmus (illness) was scratched from the lineup shortly before first pitch and replaced by Kevin Pillar, who was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo earlier Tuesday. Toronto designated OF Nolan Reimold for assignment to make room for Pillar.
Red Sox RH Joe Kelly (0-1) takes on Blue Jays RH Marcus Stroman (7-5) in Wednesday's series finale. Stroman has lost his last three decisions and allowed a career-high 10 hits in his previous start, Aug. 22 against Tampa Bay.


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UPDATED: Storm brings up to a foot of snow inland
Saturday's snowstorm that blanketed parts of the region with nearly a foot of snow proved quiet, as police and fire departments reported no major accidents or power outages in southeastern Connecticut.
Several police departments said they responded to the usual "fender benders," but no major accidents or emergencies.
Utility companies reported a few scattered power outages this morning, including 13 CL&P customers without power in Preston, six in Ledyard, five in Stonington and four in North Stonington
Strong winds and gusts that could reach 45 to 50 miles per hour are expected today as residents begin digging out today from the first major snowfall of the winter.
The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, when 20- to 30 mile-per-hour winds will blow through the region for much of the day, with the strongest gusts in the afternoon.
The high winds could cause downed trees and power lines, and scattered power outages are possible, the weather service said. Temperatures will reach a high of 32 during the day, then fall to a low of 16 at night, when skies will clear and winds will subside.
On Saturday, six to seven inches of snow fell in coastal towns Saturday afternoon and evening, and up to 10 inches accumulated inland. Police and emergency crews responded to numerous fender-benders and stuck vehicles throughout the region as the heavy snow slickened roads and made for hazardous driving conditions.
No serious accidents or injuries were reported.
"There are accidents everywhere," said the Montville emergency dispatcher at about 6 p.m., echoing the remarks of several of his counterparts in neighboring towns. Police and emergency crews responded to cars spinning out of control and veering off roadways, which AAA's Roadside Rescue Team received 450 calls for assistance in Connecticut's five eastern counties between 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Average speeds on I-95 were down to 30 miles per hour for much of the night.
"It's gotten significantly worse in the last two hours," said Aaron Kupec, spokesman for AAA Allied Group, said at about 6:30 p.m. "We're advising people to stay off the roads, if they have to travel, to go slow and increase their following distance to eight to 10 seconds behind the next car."
In Norwich, cars piled up at least twice during the storm, with cars slipping and sliding as they tried to mount Laurel Hill. East Main Street was closed for part of the evening after several cars got stuck there.
Route 2A in Montville, the scene of several minor accidents, was closed briefly so state Department of Transportation crews could sand the icy roadway.
The heavy, wet snow weighed on tree branches and utility wires, causing scattered outages in several communities. The storm tapered off around 10 p.m., but the region remained under a winter storm warning until 6 a.m. today.


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Actress Leah Remini has thanked fans for their support as rumors swirl that she is leaving the Church of Scientology.
A Thursday report in the New York Post indicated that the "King of Queens" alum was planning to exit sci-fi writer L. Ron Hubbard's controversial church, which counts A-listers Tom Cruise and John Travolta among its parishioners.
Remini, 43, who is said to have been a member of the church for about three decades, released a statement on the topic late Thursday.
"I wish to share my sincere and heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming positive response I have received from the media, my colleagues, and from fans around the world," she said. "I am truly grateful and thankful for all your support."
The actress is said to be leaving Scientology after allegedly undergoing years of interrogation, being blacklisted within the church and undergoing "thought modification" for disagreeing with church policies that bar members from questioning leader David Miscavige's management or reported abuse of members of its Sea Org religious order. The church is said to also have followers "disconnect" from family members deemed "suppressive persons" if they choose to leave the church, according to the New York Post, a policy she doesn't agree with.
"It all began when Leah questioned the validity of excommunication of people," a source told the Post's Page Six. "She is stepping back from a regime she thinks is corrupt. She thinks no religion should tear apart a family or abuse someone under the umbrella of 'religion.'"
Remini's perspective on the church is said to have shifted around the time of the 2006 nuptials of Cruise and Holmes, the Post report said. The actress had asked why church leader Miscavige's wife, Shelly, was not in attendance, and was reportedly scolded by Tommy Davis, the former head of the Scientology Celebrity Centre, who said she didn't have the "rank" to ask about Shelly. The woman hasn't been seen in public since 2007, according to Tony Ortega, a writer for the Underground Bunker, a Scientology-focused website.
Church reps have denied the reports and said that it "respects the privacy of parishioners and has no comment about any individual Church member."
[Updated, July 12 2:10 p.m.: While not commenting on Remini specifically, representatives for the church said in an email Friday that the "allegations of 'interrogations' and 'thought modification' are absurd and pure nonsense, as are all the statements made about the Church's leader, Mr. David Miscavige." The church has also denounced Ortega and his blog.]
Remini wouldn't be the first celebrity to cut ties with the church. Cruise's ex-wives Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes, "Arrested Development's" Jeffrey Tambor, comedian Jerry Seinfeld, actress Demi Moore and director-screenwriter Paul Haggis are among several who have left the faith.
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When talking about the squeaky pop skills of Stepdad, we must begin at "My Leather, My Fur, My Nails." The song appeared on the band's delightful "Ordinaire" EP and, re-recorded with even more heft on "Wildlife Pop," the track hasn't aged a day after no fewer than 20 listens and probably more in the last year or so.
Not everything on the full-length debut for the Grand Rapids, Mich. group (which formed on Chicago's south side in 2009 and has toured with Fitz and the Tantrums and Passion Pit) hits the same sweet spot. "Mystery in the Faking" and "To Ribbons" just aren't as catchy as the band's best, and the chorus of the otherwise bouncy "Pick & Choose" is such pure sugar it gets stuck in your teeth. Still, the pleasures crop up enough that this electro-pop tingles with the soothing energy of running a 5K and flopping onto a bed of cotton candy.
Singer ultramark (really, that's what he goes by) and his glorious falsetto blends excellently with the group's skipping melodies on the highly singable "Must Land Running," while "Treasure Hugs" reflects a real knack for turning keyboard-enhanced, borderline '80s-style music into an epic. By the way: Several tracks, including the shimmering "Show Me Your Blood," maintain the commitment heard on the superior "Ordinaire" (whose great "Jungles" also returns for "Wildlife Pop") of making the words count along with the hooks. You don't need anything to think about while you're dancing, but it doesn't hurt.
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GDE is a home replacement application. It is similar to PandaHome or OpenHome, though from personal experience, GDE has shown the best stability of the three. Along with great stability (which is important since nobody like force closes), it allows for up to 7 homescreens. Each can probably hold every widget you could ever want, and with it's fast fling option all of them are just a swipe away.
One of GDE's best points is it's four unique transitions: Cube, Stretch, Fade, and the latest, Normal Cubed. Cube works like it sounds, changing the whole desktop and wallpaper setup into a spinning cube. Stretch presses the screen while dragging in the next. Fade uses a fade effect to switch screens. And my personal favorite, Normal Cubed, combines the standard Android transition with the Cube creating a pretty cool effect.
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Causes of Delays to the FAA's NextGen Program
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July 17, 2013
Opening Statement
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One of the priorities of this Subcommittee is to ensure that the U.S. maintains a modern, safe, and efficient civil aviation system now and into the future. Our current system simply cannot meet future air traffic demands. Over the last decade, the FAA has been developing and, more recently, implementing a program to meet these demands, known as NextGen.
Let me be clear, I support the NextGen program. I'm fortunate to represent the William J. Hughes Technical Center, the nation's premier aviation research, development, test, and evaluation facility, and the primary facility supporting NextGen, as well as many other aviation safety initiatives. I've seen firsthand the development of technologies at the Tech Center that are now deployed and in use in the National Airspace System.
These technologies, many of which contributed to the survival of so many passengers aboard Asiana Flight 214, are improving the safety and efficiency of the civil aviation system. That's why I believe that the validation and testing of NextGen and other critical safety and modernization initiatives should continue to be conducted at the Tech Center.
However, I also know that there are serious concerns regarding the FAA's ability to effectively and efficiently implement NextGen. I've heard that some "transformational" NextGen programs aren't truly transformational, that the FAA will never make the tough decisions required to advance NextGen, and that nobody can really agree what NextGen is today or what it should be in 2025.
These concerns should not be downplayed, ignored, or outright dismissed. Whether or not you agree with them is irrelevant. We – taxpayers and airspace users – have invested billions of dollars in NextGen and it's clear that billions more still need to be invested. Every concern should be acknowledged, reviewed, and properly addressed.
I also want to make clear that I'm not pointing the finger at any specific person for perceived or actual problems with NextGen, in particular Administrator Huerta. The NextGen program is a decade old and there are a lot of people that share the responsibility for any problems, including people within the FAA, the aviation industry, and Congress.
The Inspector General is here today to outline a number of problems with advancing NextGen that he and his inspectors and auditors have identified. I look forward to hearing his findings and recommendations. This report provides an opportunity for us all to hit the reset button and make sure we are headed in the right direction, in the most efficient and effective way, and with the best outcome. We have to plan appropriately, in particular with the upcoming budget constraints.
I expect DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx, Administrator Huerta, Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker, and industry stakeholders to work together to get the program back on track. Most of you should know by now that my door is always open, and if there is anything I can do to help please don't hesitate to ask.
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Colorado House Speaker Crisanta Duran urged state lawmaker and treasurer candidate Steve Lebsock to resign after a colleague came forward to describe how he pushed her to have sex with him, a claim that hours later led to similar accusations from two other women who worked with Lebsock in his capacity as a legislator.
Democratic state Rep. Faith Winter told The Denver Post that Lebsock, D-Thornton, sexually harassed her at a 2016 party to celebrate the end of the legislative session, describing sexual acts and grabbing her by the elbow to get her to leave with him.
"I told him no. I told him he needed to leave," Winter said. "I told him he needed to go home. He started grabbing my elbow. He was trying to get me to go out of the bar. He was very angry."
The alleged harassment ended when another lawmaker intervened. Three legislative leaders confirmed Winter told them the same story at the time, including former House Speaker Dickey Lee Hullinghorst. Winter also provided The Post with an email she sent to Lebsock days after the party in which she described his behavior that night.
Winter decided to go public with her story after she heard about another instance of harassment involving Lebsock. Public radio station KUNC published a report Friday alleging multiple allegations against him from nine fellow lawmakers, staffers and lobbyists.
Moments after Winter's story became public, the House speaker announced she would temporarily remove Lebsock from his position as chairman of the House Local Government Committee and called on him to step down.
"I would expect that Representative Lebsock would consider the impact of his actions on his colleagues and the public confidence in our institution and do the right thing and resign," Duran said in a statement. "There is no place for those types of actions at the legislature."
Lebsock said he did not want to comment on calls for him to resign, but in a lengthy interview with The Post, he denied grabbing Winter and said he does not recall making lewd comments.
"I'm extremely sorry that Rep. Winter has been hurt, but I can also say honestly that I do not remember ever saying anything inappropriate to Rep. Winter" at the legislative party, he said.
He added: "I can honestly tell you that I do not remember saying anything like that to Faith, ever. But in fairness, in complete fairness, we were all drinking. I had had quite a bit to drink that evening, as did most of the folks there. … I can't say with certainty about every single word that was spoken. I just honestly do not remember saying anything close to that."
Hours after Winter's claims, other women came forward with allegations about Lebsock's behavior.
Holly Tarry, a former animal welfare lobbyist, told The Denver Post that Lebsock made unwanted sexual advances more than once from 2013 to 2016. In one instance, she said, he asked her to have sex. She told him no, she said, and he made a crude joke in response.
"Our relationship was one where I was constantly pushing back on him, saying, 'You can't talk to me that way' - which is one reason I didn't feel physically threatened by him. I pushed back on him a lot," she said.
Lebsock served as the chairman of the animal welfare caucus, and Tarry was the caucus administrator. She said she quit her job as a lobbyist "because of that kind of treatment, and not just from him," expressing concern about the atmosphere at the Capitol.
She went public with her story after she read Winter's account. "I think that it's so hard and so scary to come forward that if I have additional supporting evidence of her story I want to share it," she said. "I think she would do that for me."
Cassie Tanner says she was working as a legislative aide to a Democratic state lawmaker in 2014 when she encountered Lebsock at The 1up bar during a Denver Young Democrats event. She said he reached over and unbuttoned one of the buttons on her blouse, making a comment to the effect of "that's better."
"I was really embarrassed," she told The Post on Friday. "I kind of didn't want to make a big deal of it. He was a colleague. He is in a position of power. I had heard stories about him and been warned about him by other lobbyists and seasoned aides. He certainly had a reputation, so I feel like even talking to him at the bar - I felt embarrassed because I felt like I should have known something like that would happen even talking to him."
Tanner, who still involved in politics, says she has tried to avoid Lebsock ever since. She was at a recent meeting where he spoke about his run for treasurer, stoking a wave of negative emotions.
"Just seeing him up there, smiling and everyone acting like it was such a great thing, just made me ill. I went outside. I couldn't even listen to him to talk," Tanner said, adding that she came forward after reading the accusations of other women.
A message left with Lebsock seeking comment on the new allegations was not immediately returned.
Separately, the newly formed Colorado Lobbyists Association says it was aware of one harassment allegation against Lebsock and that it counseled the accuser to make a report.
"The Colorado Capitol has a beautiful golden dome on top, but it's a workplace like any other," said Don Knox, who leads the group that formed about a month ago and which represents registered professional lobbyists. "The behavior within and outside the Capitol needs to be appropriate in all instances."
"It's an incredibly difficult thing to do," Knox said of making an accusation. "Going public can threaten your effectiveness as a lobbyist because you rely on having professional business relationships with all government officials."
Winter, the state representative who represents Westminster, posted on Facebook about the national #MeToo campaign that in recent months has spotlighted the stories of victims of sexual harassment and assault. She said she was sexually abused at age 4.
"There is, for most women, an entire array of experiences from something as severe as being molested as a 4-year-old to not feeling safe when my colleague will not say no and getting angry to unwanted advances and smaller forms of sexual harassment," she told The Post. "My post was about the whole array of experiences I've had as a woman, not just that incident."Staff writers Jesse Paul, Shannon M. Hoffman and Danika Worthington contributed to this report.


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The Wabash College Music Department will open its concert season at 8 p.m., Saturday, October 4, in Salter Hall in the Fine Arts Center. The concert, in conjunction with Wabash's Homecoming, will feature a festive program of vocal and instrumental music.
The Wabash College Glee Club, Brass Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Wamidan World Music Ensemble will present an evening of music.
The Glee Club, under the direction of Richard Bowen, will sing High Barbary by Arthur Hall; Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal by Alice Parker; and Hey, Look Me Over by Cy Coleman. They will finish their program with Old Wabash and the Alma Mater, directed by Justin Bilby, Wabash class of 2009.
The Brass Ensemble, under the direction of Peter Hulen, will perform Two Pavans by Melchior Franck and Washington Post March by John Philip Sousa.
The Jazz Band, under the direction of Steve Robinett, will perform Ow by Dizzy Gillespie and Now's the Time by Charlie Parker. Both compositions were arranged for the Jazz Band by Robinett.
Wamidan World Music Ensemble, under the direction of James Makubuya, will perform Ajulin, an instrumental folk song of the Acholi people and performed on xylophones, bow harps, thumb pianos, and drums and Aije, a harvest folk dance of the Acholi people.
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"Gloria" is co-writer-director Sebastian Leloi's unblinking profile of a divorced empty-nester unafraid to go looking for love in Santiago's spirited singles bars.
She has the ego and the thick, bobbed hair and big glasses reminiscent of Tootsie. But the vivacious middle-aged woman at the heart of Chile's Oscar submission, "Gloria," leaves no doubt she's all female. And, thanks to the incredible bravery of 53-year-old star Paulina Garcia, she has the oft-naked body to prove it. Madonna she's not. But that's the point of co-writer-director Sebastian Leloi's unblinking profile of a divorced empty-nester unafraid to go looking for love in Santiago's spirited singles bars.
Gloria is 58, and like a lot of people that age, what she feels inside doesn't equate with what she sees in the mirror. Deep down, she's still an impetuous teenager with an untarnished view of love. She even sings along enthusiastically with the latest pop songs while driving in her car. It's refreshing to see a "real" woman celebrating life so fully, but after a while Leloi makes the mistake of being repetitive. He's also a bit cruel to Gloria, inflicting her with a series of indignities that suggest he really doesn't like her that much.
The man who does adore Gloria is Rodolfo (Sergio Hernandez), a slightly older businessman she has passionate sex with after making his acquaintance while out cruising the singles scene. He owns an amusement park, which makes it convenient for Gloria to test her limits bungee jumping and firing paint balls with deadly aim, an activity that pays off hilariously when Gloria reaches her fill of playing second fiddle to Rodolfo's shamelessly dependent daughters. It's cute, but it feels a bit condescending. Ditto for how Gloria's son and daughter often treat her more like a child than a mother.
Yet the film is never boring. And you love all the risks a young filmmaker like Leloi takes in trying to address a massively underserved audience that rarely sees itself portrayed so honestly on screen. But the drawing card is Garcia. She fully disappears into the role of an older woman who boldly refuses to let society – or any man – cast her aside. And given the depth of empowerment the closing song – a Spanish-language version of Laura Brannigan's disco hit "Gloria" – generates, you'll be hard-pressed to look at age as anything but a number.