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Ted Leonsis to receive charitable award
Posted on: Monday 3/24/2014 7:38am
WASHINGTON -- You might know him as a big time sports team owner, but an award to be bestowed later this month shows a different side of Ted Leonsis, who's part of the group that owns the Capitals and the Wizards.
"This year Ted Leonsis will receive the TAPS Engaged Philanthropist Award," says Ami Neiberger-Miller who's with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, a nonprofit organization that assists the families of fallen members of the military.
Leonsis will be recognized by TAPS during its 20th Anniversary Honor Guard Gala on Thursday, March 27.
He says he's humbled to be recognized by the organization that means so much to him and that gives comfort and care to those who have given so much to all of us.
Since 1994, TAPS has helped more than 44,000 surviving family members and their caregivers, all free of charge.
Over the last two seasons, the Washington Capitals' Courage Caps campaign has sold Capitals team hats emblazoned with the word "Courage" and donated 100 percent of the purchase price to TAPS.
It has raised more than $200,000.
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Caps acquire Penner ahead of NHL Trade Deadline
Posted on: Tuesday 3/4/2014 5:29pm
ARLINGTON, Va. - The Washington Capitals added a potentially significant piece to their lineup Tuesday with the acquisition of veteran forward Dustin Penner from the Anaheim Ducks. Penner is a natural left winger who could play alongside Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin on the Capitals' No.1 line.
Listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 247-pounds, Penner instantly becomes the biggest player on the Capitals roster and should provide a much welcome net front presence for the Capitals' top unit. The 31-year-old had 13 goals and 32 points in 49 games with Anaheim this season and frequently played with Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry on the Ducks' top line.
"It's a good challenge for me personally," said Penner, who carries a salary cap hit of $2 million and is slated to become an unrestricted free agent July 1. "I look forward to coming and hopefully adding something that they were looking for to help make the push to the playoffs and compete for the Stanley Cup."
Penner is a two-time Stanley Cup champion himself, having won with Anaheim in 2007 and with the Los Angeles Kings in 2012. The nine-year NHL veteran has also played with the Edmonton Oilers.
The Capitals revolving first-line left wing position has been filled at times this season by Marcus Johansson, Martin Erat and Brooks Laich. Laich has skated alongside Backstrom and Ovechkin in all three games since the Olympic break, but Laich took a maintenance day Tuesday and did not practice with the team. The 30- year-old has battled groin injuries for the better part of two seasons.
"He's a little bit banged up," head coach Adam Oates said after practice. "He plays such a physical game, his lower body is sore and hopefully it's just sore and nothing else."
Penner will meet the Capitals in Philadelphia and is expected to make his Caps debut Wednesday against the Flyers. The Capitals remain on the outside of a playoff position in the Eastern Conference but trail the New York Rangers by one point for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
The Capitals acquired Penner in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2014 NHL Draft - a pick the Capitals originally acquired from Anaheim in September in the trade that sent Mathieu Perreault to Anaheim. The NHL trade deadline is Wednesday at 3:00 p.m.
Catch the Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Pregame coverage begins at 7:45 p.m., online at www.WFED.com.
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Caps welcome Grabovski, center joins first practice with team
Posted on: Tuesday 9/17/2013 4:30pm
Ben Raby, wtop.com
ARLINGTON, Va. - Mikhail Grabovski was like the new kid on the first day of school.
The former Toronto Maple Leafs center arrived at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex for the first time Tuesday and took part in a morning practice with several of his new teammates.
Soon after the hour-long skate, Grabovski laid out his equipment in front of his new locker stall and met with team trainers for about 10 minutes. Grabovski tried on a few different pairs of hockey shorts and showed off his collection of hockey sticks, discussing everything from size to curve types.
It's hard to blame Grabovski for wanting everything to be just right now that he has finally arrived in the District. Grabovski, who signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Capitals in late August, missed the start of training camp last week because of a visa issue, which was eventually settled Monday in Toronto.
"I'm just very excited," he said Tuesday. "I'm excited to skate in the practice arena and to feel the ice. I'm sorry about (being) late a little bit but I'm happy to be here and just very excited."
Prior to signing with the Capitals, Grabovski spent five seasons with the Maple Leafs where he recorded career highs of 29 goals and 58 points in 2010-11. The Belarusian was limited to 16 points in 48 games last season before having the final four years of his contract bought out in July.
Grabovski concedes that it's been "an unusual start" to the season and that he still has much to learn in the days and weeks ahead as he adjusts to life with a new team in a different city.
"It's going to be busy," he said of the next few days. "My wife is here so she's going to help me a little bit to find a house and that stuff so that I can keep my mind (focused) on training and working out. I hope I'm going to play in the next few games so that I can (get) myself ready."
Grabovski could make his preseason debut Friday at Verizon Center when the Capitals face the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks. The 29-year-old is expected to begin the regular season as the Capitals' second line center -- a position filled last year by Mike Ribeiro.
"I'm looking forward to finding myself as a player and to be a better offensive player and to try to help them fight for a Stanley Cup," he said. "I hope that I give them a little bit of speed and emotion. I'm just very happy to be here. I know that it's just for one year, but I'll try my best to help them and to help myself."
Catch to the Baltimore Hockey Classic tonight at 7 p.m. as the Capitals face the Boston Bruins. Capitals play-by-play voice John Walton and color analyst Ken Sabourin will have the call from 1st Mariner Arena. Listen to all the action live at www.federalnewsradio.com.
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Capitals open training camp without Grabovski
Posted on: Thursday 9/12/2013 8:42pm
Ben Raby, wtop.com
ARLINGTON, Va. - The Washington Capitals opened training camp Thursday with 69 players taking part, but center Mikhail Grabovski was not among them.
Grabovski, who signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Capitals in August, remains in Toronto waiting for a work visa issue to be resolved.
"We can't seem to put our finger on what's going on up there," said general manager George McPhee.
"But hopefully it's another day or two at the most and we'll have him."
According to a team spokesman, Grabovski will join the Capitals as soon as possible but there is no timetable for his arrival. The 29-year-old is expected to begin the season as the Capitals' second line center- a position which was filled last year by Mike Ribeiro.
"He's been a good centerman in this League and we lost a good centerman," said head coach Adam Oates.
"So we're hoping that he fills that role. He also fits into our puzzle and I talked to him about that. Obviously it's a shame that he's not here, but I'm sure that he's very motivated."
Prior to his signing with the Capitals, Grabovski spent five seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Belarusian had career highs of 29 goals and 58 points in 2010-11 but was limited to 16 points in 48 games last season.
Grabovski did not feel that he was put in a position to succeed under Toronto head coach Randy Carlyle who played Grabovski primarily on the team's third and fourth lines. The Maple Leafs bought out the final four years of Grabovski's contract in July but the Capitals are hopeful that he will be an effective top six forward and a fixture on the club's power play.
"He's going to bring a different element," said Brooks Laich, who could begin the season on a line with Grabovski and Troy Brouwer.
"We've got a lot of speed on the wings but last year I don't think that we had a lot of pure speed up the middle and he'll bring that. He's a guy that goes to the gritty areas and from everything that I've heard about him- he's a guy that really wants to win and really wants to be part of something. We're looking forward to having him and we can't wait until he gets here."
Catch the Capitals preseason opener on www.wfed.com on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. against the Winnipeg Jets. Capitals play-by-play voice John Walton will have the call from Belleville, Ontario.
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Playoff déjà vu as Capitals blow it
Posted on: Tuesday 5/14/2013 8:26am
WASHINGTON - What is it about Washington sports teams?
It doesn't matter the team, the arena, the players, the coaches.
I truly hate to say this, but they all gag in the playoffs.
Each has done it in their own unique, frustrating and crushing way.
In just the past year alone, we have seen the Nationals blow a six-run lead in the decisive game and the Redskins unable to hold on to a 14-point advantage and then lose their star quarterback.
However, those are just one-game disappointments for the Nats and 'Skins.
The Capitals have made playoff failure an art form.
Over the past 30 years they have blown 2-0 and 3-1 series leads nine times, lost in overtime, double-overtime, triple-overtime and quadruple-overtime. They have seen their own superstars disappear and journeymen goaltenders have career games against them.
Ten times in team history, the Capitals have jumped out to a two-games-to-none lead only to lose that series six times.
All-time, they are just 3-9 in Game 7s.
Starting in 2008 - the current Alex Ovechkin era - the Caps are 2-5 in the decisive game. That includes going 1-4 at home.
What's the point of busting your butt to gain home-ice advantage if you don't take advantage of it?!!
The Capitals don't show up when you would most expect them to show up.
How do you explain in 2009 getting blown out by the Penguins 6-2 in Game 7, or the next year dropping games 5 AND 7 to the Montreal Canadians, and laying an egg to the Rangers this time to the tune of 5-0?
ALL those games were played at Verizon Center.
New York usually doesn't score five goals in a week. In fact, they had a total of just two the previous three trips to DC.
This is the third-time in six-years the Capitals have been knocked out of the first-round. They haven't gotten past the second since their one-and-only trip to the Stanley Cup Finals 15 years ago.
Defenseman Mike Green and many other Capitals players felt this was the best- rounded, deepest team they've had in their six-straight trips to the playoffs.
And yet, it's the same old song and dance.
You could almost explain a one-goal loss to an unlucky bounce, a hot goaltender, or a bad penalty call. That's already happened to the Capitals.
But, no one saw a 5-0 spanking coming.
Are the Caps cursed or fundamentally flawed? I don't want to believe the first and don't believe the second.
What this current team needs is a killer instinct.
When you have a team down, take them out. No way should the Rangers have come back in this series. How could the Capitals go 0-for-3 in New York?
And, certainly there's no way the Rangers win two games in two nights in two different buildings, both by shutouts. Well, by doing so, they manage to get the first road Game 7 victory in their 87-year history.
Otherwise, I thought the Capitals had a very good chance to go far in these playoffs.
Top-seed Pittsburgh had its porous goaltending and defense exposed in a tough series with the Islanders and Boston needed a frantic finish to get past Toronto in seven games.
Washington can definitely compete with the Bruins and Penguins.
But, we'll never know for sure. Because, with the Capitals, it's always wait till next year.
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BLOG: Hockey players live up to the hype, live through pain for playoffs
Posted on: Saturday 5/4/2013 10:06am
WASHINGTON - Let's debunk one old myth right off the bat. Most of the Washington Capitals players have all their teeth.
However, hockey players still live up to the myth that they're really tough guys. They're a different breed. And with the start of the NHL playoffs this week, they're proving again just how tough they are.
They play through pain that would stop most of us cold.
Yes, they wear helmets, shoulder pads, elbow pads, shin pads and padded pants and gloves. But all, or some, of their face is exposed.
And wouldn't you know it on many occasions, a puck or stick will find its way to a player's head, usually causing an injury.
For the Capitals, that's when team dentist Tom Lenz jumps into action.
He's had to patch up some gruesome injuries during his seven years on the job.
"I've seen lips lacerated literally in half, injuries through the mouth, out the cheek, certainly lost teeth, fractured jaws. And these guys will continue playing," Lenz says.
Capitals center Eric Belanger lost a bunch of teeth in a game in the 2010 playoffs after having extensive mouth surgery just months earlier.
He didn't miss a beat.
The main objective for Dr. Lenz is to patch the players up and get them back on the ice as quickly as possible.
Lenz admires their pain threshold.
"They're at the far end of the spectrum as far as tolerance," he says.
Case in point: Former Capitals defenseman Shaone Morrisonn played with a fractured jaw in the playoffs three years ago.
"A lot of times, players won't let anyone know what's going on," Lenz says.
Morrisonn's jaw was wired shut, but would take the wires off before the game so he could play. He was wearing no facial protection, not wanting to advertise his condition.
"He'd eat his meal on the plane afterwards and we'd force his jaw shut again and wire him up," Lenz says.
He adds the players just want to keep playing and contributing, despite the pain.
Think about that when watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the comfort of your La-Z-Boy chair.
Caps Brouwer takes shot at former teammate
Posted on: Monday 2/25/2013 5:36pm
Ben Raby, wtop.com
ARLINGTON, Va. - Troy Brouwer and Alexander Semin were teammates for all of one season with the Washington Capitals. Apparently that was plenty of time for Brouwer to draw a few conclusions about the Russian sniper.
"Some nights you didn't even know if he was going to come to the rink," Brouwer said Monday. "It's tough to play alongside guys like those because you don't know what you're going to get out of them."
Brouwer's comments come as the Capitals prepare to face Semin and the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday night at Verizon Center for the first of five meetings this season.
Semin signed a one-year, $7 million deal with Carolina last summer after spending seven seasons with the Capitals.
The 28-year-old was an enigmatic figure with the Caps, capable of scoring highlight reel goals in bunches one night only to take costly penalties the next. Semin rarely attended optional practices, declined interviews with the media and in recent years started to have his work ethic questioned by former teammates.
Brouwer said it can be frustrating to see a player with tremendous raw talent, but work ethic shortcomings.
"I know there are a lot of guys that work really, really hard to get where they are playing in the NHL, and some guys it's a little bit easier because of their skill-set. Every player's different, every attitude is different and every personality is different. That's why the world is the way it is."
Semin was a six-time 20-goal scorer with the Capitals from 2007-12, but his productivity peaked in 2009-10 with career-highs of 40 goals and 84 points. He followed it up with 54 points in each of the last two years.
"It was tough to lose his scoring ability when he wanted to play," Brouwer said. "But all in all I think we've been doing well without him."
Semin is fifth all-time in franchise history with 197 goals and he is Washington's 14th all-time leading scorer with 408 points in 469 games.
"Obviously you're going to miss a player of that talent," defenseman Karl Alzner said, "but I think we filled the hole that we did have. If we could have him on our team still, that'd be a bonus for us, but we're not that fortunate."
Among Semin's biggest supporters during his tenure with the Capitals was his countryman and team captain Alex Ovechkin. They remain in touch, Ovechkin said, about once a week.
"He read the game, he can pass the puck well he can shoot it and I like playing with him," Ovechkin said. "Sometimes I miss [him]. Right now I don't have any Russian [teammates] who speak [my] language."
Ovechkin added that he isn't surprised to see Semin succeeding in Carolina, where he has four goals and 14 points in 17 games. Semin's plus-10 rating is also second best among Eastern Conference forwards.
Ovenchkin expects Semin to have a big game Tuesday night.
"He [will] just want to show up and tell them like it was a mistake. Every normal player will do it. I think it's going to be good night for both teams tomorrow."
Catch the Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday night at 7:05 on Federal News Radio, WFED 1500AM and online at WFED.com Pregame coverage begins at 6:45 p.m.
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Grab your calendar, Caps release game schedule
Posted on: Saturday 1/12/2013 10:21pm
Ben Raby, wtop.com
WASHINGTON - The Washington Capitals will open an abbreviated 48-game regular season on the road Saturday, Jan. 19 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The team's 38th home opener is set for Tuesday, Jan. 22 against the Winnipeg Jets.
The Capitals released their schedule Saturday afternoon, shortly after the NHLPA voted in favor of ratifying the new collective bargaining agreement.
The abbreviated schedule is a result of the NHL's 113-day lockout and will see teams play exclusively within their conference.
"It's going be a sprint for sure," says first-year head coach Adam Oates. "But 48 games is still a lot of hockey. And there are a lot of bumps and bruises that go along with that. So I think it's still a long enough period of time to determine that it's a real season."
Oates played during the NHL's only other lockout-shortened season — a 48- game campaign in 1995 with the Boston Bruins — and finished tenth in league scoring that year with 53 points in 48 games.
The 1995 season played out over 15 weeks while this year's schedule is slightly more condensed with the same number of games to be played over a 14-week period.
"Guys know the importance of how quickly this is going to turn around," says forward Troy Brouwer. "Guys are going to have to be in shape because with a shortened season like this if you lose three games in a row out of the gates, you may not make the playoffs and that's right at the beginning of the season."
Washington will face opponents from the Atlantic and Northeast divisions three times each, while meeting divisional rivals Florida and Tampa Bay four times plus Carolina and Winnipeg five times each.
The Capitals are the only team in the NHL that will play three road games this season at Winnipeg's MTS Centre.
An unusual twist to the Capitals schedule has the team playing in Winnipeg on consecutive nights March 21 to 22. The back-to-back games in Winnipeg make up half of Washington's season-high four-game road trip which also includes games against the Pittsburgh Penguins (Tuesday, March 19) and the New York Rangers (Sunday, March 24).
The Capitals will also play consecutive home games against the same opponent when they host the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 23.
Other highlights on the Capitals' schedule include a Super Bowl Sunday matchup against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Feb. 3 meeting will be the Penguins' only visit to Verizon Center during the regular season.
The Capitals end the season with a three-game homestand against Winnipeg (April 23), Ottawa (April 25) and Boston (April 27).
The complete Washington Capitals 48-game schedule is included below:
Capitals 2013 Regular Season Schedule By WTOP
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Caps' Backstrom returns to ice with team
Posted on: Friday 1/11/2013 3:17pm
By: Ben Raby, WTOP.com
ARLINGTON, Va. - Two days after seeing a medical specialist in Michigan, Nicklas Backstrom took part in an informal skate with 14 teammates Friday at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex and said afterwards that he expects to play when the NHL season begins next weekend.
Backstrom was injured Dec. 26 while playing for Dynamo Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League with initial reports from Russia suggesting that Backstrom suffered a neck injury. There were also rumblings that the Caps' No. 1 center may have suffered his second concussion in less than a year.
The 25-year-old Swede missed 40 games with a concussion last season but Backstrom was relieved to learn this week that this was not another head injury.
"I feel good," Backstrom said after a 75-minute workout.
"I'm one hundred percent. I know [there is] a lot of speculation about what's going on and stuff, but it's something I wanted to check out. So, I went to Michigan and I got it checked out ... No concussion, so we can all be calm," he said.
Backstrom was confident that this was not another concussion. "The hit wasn't as bad as the one last year," he said. But, he decided to see renowned specialist Dr. Jeff Kutcher at the University of Michigan as a precaution.
"I think everyone in the league is going to be more serious about those things because it's your head," he explained. "You only have one head. You can't really do anything about it. You've got to make sure it's a hundred percent so you can perform out there."
Washington won 18 of 40 games without Backstrom in the lineup last season while the power play went 15 for 102 (14.7 percent) in his absence compared to 26 for 143 (18.2 percent) when was in the lineup.
Of the 26 power play goals the Capitals scored with Backstrom in the lineup last season, he had a point on 73 percent of them (three goals and 16 assists).
"That's something you don't want to go through, to be away for 40 games. You don't want to do that. Hopefully that's something I only do once in my career. I'm only looking forward and being positive about everything now."
"It's huge," teammate Roman Hamrlik said of Backstrom's return to the ice.
"He's one of the best players on the team and we need him desperately. It's a big thing to have him," Hamrlik said.
Backstrom enjoyed a solid stint in the KHL before the Dec. 26 injury, with his 10 goals and 25 points in 19 games both ranking second on Dynamo Moscow behind only Alex Ovechkin.
Washington's 2006 first-round pick is anxious though to turn the page and begin working fulltime with first year head coach Adam Oates, a former play-making No. 1 center himself.
"It's great that you can ask him questions and he can give you feedback. That's what we need. I think all of the players need a little bit of feedback so that we can help each other.
He's a smart guy. He was a unique player and a skilled guy, so I'm looking forward to playing [for] him. It's very fortunate for us to have him here as a coach," Backstrom said.
Backstrom and Hamrlik were joined on the ice Friday by forwards Troy Brouwer, Jason Chimera, Joey Crabb, Matt Hendricks, Marcus Johansson, Mathieu Perreault, Mike Ribeiro and Joel Ward, defensemen Jack Hillen, Tom Poti, Cam Schilling, Jeff Schultz and goalie Braden Holtby.
Forward Brooks Laich skated individually for about 45 minutes Friday morning ahead of his teammates.
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Capitals' Tom Poti asks for 'a chance'
Posted on: Thursday 1/10/2013 9:45pm
Ben Raby, wtop.com
WASHINGTON - Much has changed in the two years since Tom Poti last played for the Washington Capitals, but the veteran's passion for the game has never wavered.
Poti last played for the Capitals on Jan.12, 2011, when a nagging groin injury and broken pelvis forced him from the Capital's lineup.
The defenseman has since missed 143 games, but on Thursday at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Poti took part in an informal skate with 19 of his teammates as he attempts an improbable NHL comeback.
"I never wanted to give up," Poti told reporters Thursday. "Hockey is my passion and I still love it. I said to myself that I'm going to do everything possible to try to get back and try to get back on the ice and try to play and that's what I did the last two years."
Poti must still pass a physical before he can participate in next week's training camp, but the 35-year-old is confident that he has fully recovered.
"All I'm asking for is a chance," he says. "I don't want anything special, no handouts, no nothing. I just want to go out and play. And if they think I can play and think I can help the team then I'm willing to do whatever it takes."
While Poti was limited to just 21 games in 2010-11, he admits that he may have worsened his condition in trying to return to the lineup later that same season.
"I thought we had the team to do it all that year, so I kind of kept skating, kept myself in shape just in case we made a long run or something and they needed me," Poti says.
"I did more damage to myself by trying to come back that year than I should have. And my stubbornness kind of kept me from maybe playing last year. But you don't have many chances at the Stanley Cup, so it was kind of something I wanted to do and I don't have any regrets from doing it. But that definitely did set me back."
Poti failed his physical ahead of training camp in 2011, and remained at his home in Boston for the entire 2011-12 campaign. His rehab included everything from complete rest (four months without strenuous activity), to physical therapy and even acupuncture.
"It's good news and it's good for him that he's put all the work in," says General Manager George McPhee, who rewarded Poti two seasons ago with a two-year $5.75 million deal.
"I don't know if he's going to be able to play. If he can, that'd be great. I think it's a bit of a long shot, but if he can play, that'd be terrific. We wouldn't have any [salary] cap issues or anything like that, so that would be fine if he could do it."
"George has said all along that if you could come back and play it would be great for us, it would be great for you' and they've never really closed the book on me and I appreciate that a lot," Poti added.
"It definitely helped to know that I had their backing and that they said that if you could get ready and play we'll make room for you. It was huge. I never closed the book on myself either. I could have stayed at home and collected a paycheck and been happy but hockey is what I love to do, it's in my blood and I want to play for as long as I can."
Elsewhere in the health ward
In addition to Tom Poti, Capitals forward Joel Ward is also coming back from offseason surgery. Ward underwent sports hernia surgery in July, but told reporters Thursday that he feels good and is anxious for the season to begin. "You can't worry too much," says Ward on playing in what should be an intense, lockout-shortened season fresh off surgery.
"I think you'll be a step behind if you worry too much. It's going to be very interesting to see how it goes the first couple of days. I think my adrenaline will be going and will take over for a fair bit and I'm just looking forward to getting back and playing. The only thing I never had really (since the surgery) was body contact and that's what I'm kind of looking forward to trying to get involved in, but everything else is good."
Ward had six goals and 18 points in 72 games last season and tied with Karl Alzner for the team lead with a plus-12 rating. He then netted the overtime game-winning goal in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Boston Bruins.
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TAMPA, Fla. – Members of Maine's delegation to the Republican National Convention lost their battle to reseat 10 supporters of Ron Paul on Tuesday after a brief but boisterous floor fight, during which the hall echoed with chants of "Seat Maine now!"
Maine supporters of Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, gather in the hallway during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday.
Delegates from Maine heckle during the presentation of the rules during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday.
Moments later, Paul's delegates and alternates from Maine -- some wearing clothespins on their noses -- walked out of the convention hall in protest.
With only 24 delegates, Maine's small delegation would seem an unlikely source of the first -- and what GOP officials hope will be the last -- sign of disunity at Mitt Romney's four-day nominating party.
But Maine Republicans suggested that the fight over Paul supporters could have lasting ramifications in the libertarian wing of the GOP, in Maine and elsewhere.
"It will come back home," said Jan Staples, a Maine delegate who supports Romney and filed the original complaint challenging the election of the Paul delegates.
For several days, some Maine delegates planned their final attempt to reinstate the 10 Paul delegates who were removed by Republican National Committee officials and replaced with Romney supporters. The changes tipped Maine in Romney's favor and helped prevent Paul from getting a prime-time speaking slot at the convention.
The Maine delegates' self-described "Hail Mary" was thwarted by convention leader and House Speaker John Boehner.
In a voice vote by thousands of convention delegates, Boehner approved a slate of delegates and alternates that included the RNC's new list of delegates for Maine.
Paul's supporters from Maine tried to object by shouting into their microphone, but it apparently had been turned off.
Several minutes of confusion followed as Boehner tried to move forward with other business over booing, cries of "point of order" and chants of "Seat Maine now!" from Paul supporters.
Brent Tweed, a Paul supporter who was elected chairman of Maine's state delegation in May, called the nominating process at the convention "a farce" and accused RNC officials of breaking their own rules to silence Paul's supporters.
Tweed maintained that the voice vote to approve the RNC's list of delegates was too close to call.
"It was obvious when the crowd was saying 'Seat Maine now!' that we had a fair number of votes," Tweed said. "I don't know if we had the votes. But it didn't matter ... because it was already predetermined which way (Boehner) was going to go. He decided the 'yeses' had it, but it was too close to call."
Tuesday's floor action followed weeks of political wrangling between Paul supporters, the Romney campaign and RNC officials, who are intent on staging a convention without distractions, disruptions and dissent over Romney.
Members of the national committee voted overwhelmingly last week to reshuffle Maine's delegation, determining that the state's delegate-selection process was marred by illegal votes and parliamentary violations.
Staples, who filed the challenge with the RNC along with Maine's Romney campaign Chairman Peter Cianchette, said Tuesday that she filed the challenge to "preserve the integrity" of the delegate-selection process.
Maine's pro-Paul delegates appeared to have considerable support from delegates and alternates representing Texas, Nevada, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Minnesota and several other states where Paul is popular. But rumbles from Paul supporters soon dissipated, and less than an hour later, RNC officials began the roll call of the states leading to the formal nomination.
Romney ultimately got 2,061 delegate votes -- nearly double the number needed to clinch the nomination. That figure included 14 delegates from Maine, with the remaining 10 going to Paul.
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By Admirer of Attention to Detail
from Alberta
Bought these in everything but the labradorite and green onyx for gifts at the show stopper price. Must say I was not impressed with the shimmering potay necklace idea, anticipating that they would be difficult to wear often, but that being said, they are well made and nice to have for special occasions. The pendants themselves are not very unique in terms of the silverwork or gemstones we have come to expect of HM and don't possess the "drama" anticipated by the video, epecially considering the original price point - hence the four stars. They just don't take your breath away like some other HM's pendants. Otherwise, they are worth buying if they are ever offered at a drastically reduced price, as many devoted HM shoppers would probably find the show stopper price still somewhat high in light of the above and other comments made by other reviewers.
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By HELENE
from OTTAWA
The oval moonstone pendant is gorgeous and it's the perfect size for me. What's great is that I can wear another chain with it as well. Whatever outfit I wear, the moonstone picks up the colour. I really like the sparkling beaded potay necklace - WOW! It is so beautiful and it can be worn alone or with other pendants that have a bigger bale. The length of the potay necklace is 19.5" which is just perfect. I am very pleased with my purchase. Thanks Himalayan Gems and TSC.
By cowpatti
from Olds, AB
I ordered the marquise spinel and really like it. I don't agree that it is cheaply made, I always find the quality excellent with this line. The only thing I would say is that I wish the potay was 20", much better length for me.
Black Spinel Sparkle
By Decked Out Doll
from Thornhill, Ont
Ordered the black spinel marquise. The stones sparkle in the light and so does the bead necklace. To the reviewer who complained about sizing, it is true to described size, sorry, you needed a longer one, fit me fine and I am not a child. The necklace focuses on the stones not the silver, consequently I am very happy with it.
I didn't know which one to pick!!
By psychic
from Gloucester
...so I chose the Black Spinel !! Not only does it go with everything, but the sparkle factor, even in a darkened room is incredible. Fascinating gem. The necklace has a silky feeling, it's lightweight, easy to fasten, secure and adds another degree of fascination to the pendant. I love the reverse of the pendant where you can see a good amount of soft non-catchy silver, yet not too weighty. There's the slightest bit of an arc to the pendant so that the underside of each gem does not poke into my skin. There are at least 20 individual prongs to each Spinel, so they definitely won't be falling off. Thank you also for adding the braiding to the silver around the frame and around each bezel. Lovely piece!
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By Carly
from Calgary AB
I ordered both marquise and oval shape pendants. The stones are beautiful. The oxidizing failed the pendants, made them look cheap. I personally like the oval shape. They were Christmas gifts arrived on the 28th after my guests left. I do not keep them.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
bought oval spinel love it
By Happy feet
from POWELL RIVER
goes with everything
By Ginger
from Victoria
This show stopper is one of the very best from Himalayan Gems I think. These pendants are beautifully made, the stones flawless, beadwork is lovely. The design is sleek, clean, and contemporary. I'm really pleased to have two, garnet and onyx, and expect to wear them often.
Was okay.
By The girl that loves all the glitter
from Niagara
I wrote a comment when I first received the black spinal. Not sure why it never posted....... The workmanship is good, but..... just didn't feel the silver weight was enough to justify the showstopper pricing. The regular price is way to high. Needless to say because of this I have returned the necklace. Just not worth the price. Other then that if you have the money to spend on this... it is a pretty piece.
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By GEMGRAMMA
from MILLARVILLE, AB
I have the marquise shaped black spinel pendant with the black potay necklace. Every time I wear it I get great compliments. The pendant is a little lighter than usual but with the potay it works well. I also have the Cuff. Am looking forward to getting some earrings to match too. Good work Andrew and Co.


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Forward Jarnell Stokes from Memphis, Tenn., will announce Thursday where he will play college basketball.
The nation's 11th-best prospect according to Rivals.com still lists Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, Memphis and Tennessee. But Gary Parrish of CBSSports.com cited multiple sources on Tuesday saying Stokes' decision will come down to Florida, Tennessee and Memphis.
Florida and Tennessee could have the advantage in that mix. That's because Stokes plans to graduate early and enroll in college in January. Stokes could then play basketball immediately.
Florida and Tennessee both have athletic scholarships available this season. Memphis doesn't, which means he would have to join the Tigers as a "recruited walk-on."
As Mr. Parrish explains in the linked post above, NCAA rules do not allow "recruited walk-ons" to play in their first year on campus. That means he wouldn't be eligible to play for Memphis until next fall.
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Forward Jarnell Stokes from Memphis, Tenn., will announce Thursday where he will play college basketball.
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Breaking news - the Jets have signed Ondrej Pavelec to a five-year contract extension. So it looks like he's the starter and the Monster is the backup in the season ahead, assuming they sign Gustavsson, which they should be able to fairly easily.
And here's my Puck Daddy column on the fantasy impact of recent trades...
My Hockey News column on the fantasy hockey impact of the draftees can be found here.
Angus here - check out my latest column on Zack Kassian. An interesting case study in overcoming adversity and dealing with high expectations.
"Petes assistant GM Aaron Garfat got an up close look at Lucic at the 2006 Memorial Cup in Moncton (Lucic's Vancouver team defeated Peterborough twice). That was Lucic's rookie season in the WHL. Garfat saw a lot more of Kassian, who played almost three years in Peterborough.
"I got to see Lucic play as a junior. Zack may have been more powerful physically. I think it's a pretty fair comparison. There both big, there both physical. They also have offensive tools."
I'm reminded of my State of the Toronto Maple Leafs piece. After hearing a lot of Leaf fans bemoan Brian Burke, or on radio call-shows asking things such as "is anyone buying what he's selling?", it's nice to see Burke pull off a couple of swindles. Not a lot of GM's could have pulled off acquiring James van Riemsdyk straight up for Luke Schenn. I think highly of Schenn, but I also think highly of JVR and felt that he should have commanded more. And then to get a conditional draft pick, no matter how low, for a goalie who I didn't even think would get an NHL contract this summer – genius. The Leafs are also frontrunners in the Justin Schultz race. Lock him down, and the team just needs a goalie.
Today, Justin Schultz officially becomes a free agent. He's on his way to Toronto. Seriously. Not to sign, but to meet with Burke, one would think.
An idea I floated on Friday on Twitter apparently came into being at the draft. According to this tweet, the Oilers did offer Magnus Paajarvi and Sam Gagner for Keith Yandle. Hardcore fans of Phoenix roared that it wasn't enough… and apparently they were right, since the deal wasn't done. But going by this follow-up tweet, it was the best offer to date.
Don't forget to visit DobberProspects.com and take a look at the weekend's draftees – many of the player profiles in there have been updated.
Some topsy-turvy stuff at DobberBaseball, in terms of sporadic content. But I've taken over that site myself as manager, until the right guy can be found. So far, I've nailed down a schedule that brings fresh content in the forum of a column every day, reliable rankings for the 20th (pitching), 1st (batting), and 10th (prospects). And for now, DobberFootball manager David Cushard is doing some baseball ramblings – the guy is a multi-fantasy-sport guru, you should see the stuff he's been throwing down. I'm pushing my sites over the top if it kills me – and it all starts with good people.
Out later today – I analyze some of the draft picks from a fantasy standpoint (The Hockey News), and I analyze the fantasy impact of the draft weekend trades (Puck Daddy). So watch for those.
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Gardiner – Faulk
It's a shame that Matt Read couldn't somehow get in there. The guy played like a veteran, and although he's in the high-risk age group for a sophomore slump (more likely to happen to 21+ versus
Who plays for 20 years and is named an All-Star for the first time? Kudos to Ray Whitney for snagging Second-Team honors.
I offered a guy in my league Cody Eakin and a second rounder for Mike Ribeiro. Apparently, fantasy is not the same as reality, so the deal didn't fly. (tongue-in-cheek)
Bryan McCabe is back with the Panthers – with a position in player development.
Late round steal of the draft – Nikita Gusev by the Lightning. Granted, his odds of making it in the NHL are slim, but if he gets there it will be as a star. Boom or bust. And the Lightning "wasted" their 202nd pick on him. That's what those picks are for.
Rhett Rakhshani saw the writing on the wall and opted to ply his trade in Sweden next year. I know he's entering his prime earning years, but I would have given it another year. He had 113 points in 120 AHL games, and he played seven NHL games (five last year, two the year before). His game was coming along and would have penciled him in for 20 or 25 NHL games.
Thanks to everyone who jumped in on our live NHL Entry Draft chat (part one here, part two here). We'll have another chat on Sunday – free agent frenzy! Six days…
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Bender said:
BlackGold said:
Of all those #1 Centers you just listed, how many of the last post lockout Stanley Cup Champions had so called #1 centers (or ones that a case could be made for)?
LA - Kopitar, M.Richards
BOS - Krejci
CHI - Toews
PIT - Crosby, Malkin
DET - Datsuyk, Zetterberg
ANA - Getzlaf, McDonald (78pt season)
CAR - Staal, Brindamour (70pt season)
Sure the #1 center may not be the end all be all of winning a cup, but it sure looks like your odds are MUCH MUCH higher with one (or two) than without.
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"Told by very good source #Canucks G Roberto Luongo has -- to this point -- declined to waive no-trade clause to go to #Blackhawks or #Leafs," Portzline tweeted Monday. "Luongo using the power of his no-trade to 'steer' a trade to #Panthers as much as possible at this point in off-season."
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Because of this, in my opinion the #1 center argument is too overplayed. Of course, all 30 teams would love to have one of these guys on their roster, and some have the benefit of having 2, but it does not solve all your problems. And if you don't have one of those 16, then how do you acquire one? Of the 16, 14 were drafted by their current team, Thornton was traded in arguably a stupid trade, and B Richards was signed as a free agent. I don't like the Maple Leafs, but I think Burke is doing a decent job and with Luongo they will likely be a playoff team.
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Need more than a goalie IMO too
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There's not going to be much negotiating needed there because he is still under the CBA which sets term limits and caps on salary and bonuses. It's pretty obvious any team that wants him will have to give him the max on term, salary, and bonuses. The decision will be based on team, depth chart, opportunity to play, opportunity to win, etc.
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But I suppose the offseason is a golden time when every team's fans believe they have a shot at the cup so why spoil the parade in Toronto.


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Louis showed early signs of attachment to prayer and to
the corporal works of mercy. As a child he used to take food from the castle to feed the poor. When
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part of a political deal involving Louis' father. At the court Louis was tutored by Franciscan
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Francis he developed a special love for those afflicted with leprosy.
While he was still a hostage, Louis
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king of Aragon's court. He renounced his title in favor of his brother Robert and was ordained the
next year. Very shortly after, he was appointed bishop of Toulouse, but the pope agreed to Louis'
request to become a Franciscan first.
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Louis' service to the Diocese of Toulouse was richly blessed. In no time he was considered a saint. Louis set aside 75 percent of his income as bishop to feed the poor and maintain churches. Each day he fed 25 poor people at his table. Louis was canonized in 1317 by Pope John XXII, one of his former teachers.
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FAYETTEVILLE - Former Arkansas coach Danny Ford will speak at the Northwest Arkansas Touchdown Club on Wednesday. Lunch begins at 11 a.m. with the program following at noon. The touchdown club meets at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Springdale.
Ford, who was fired from the school in 1997, has made only three trips back to the state since his coaching tenure. His last trip was for the announcement of the Burlsworth Trophy in August, named for former Arkansas player Brandon Burlsworth. Ford is one of the members for that trophy's board.
The club will also honor the area's player of the year, coach of the year and newcomer of the year, which will be presented by ARpreps.com.
Player of the year finalists are Fayetteville quarterback Brandon Allen, Springdale Har-Ber offensive tackle Brey Cook and Shiloh Christian quarterback Kiehl Frazier. Allen and Cook are both committed to Arkansas, while Frazier is committed to Auburn.
West Fork coach Rodney Selph will be given the coach of the year award after helping lead his team to an 11-3 record and an appearance in the Class 3A state semifinals.
Bentonville running back Tearris Wallace will be given the newcomer of the year award. Wallace rushed for five touchdowns in his team's win over Fayetteville last week in the Class 7A State Championship Game in Little Rock.
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Franklin >Food & Dining > Mulligans Irish Pub & Grill
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A nice surprise – I have driven passed this restaurant alot and the parking lot is always full. I got a coupon from groupon and thought I would stop in and give it a try What a nice surprise!
The place looked pretty much the same as it did when it was the Charcoal Grill, same layout, booths, etc. The similarities stop there though. This place had excellent service, really good food and reasonable prices.
I had the pulled pork sandwich, a type of loaded fry and a soup called creamy rueben. I was totally reluctant to try the soup, the name just sounded bad, but it was AWESOME!!! So glad I tried it and highly recommend it.
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live music, delicious food – I was pleasantly surprised at Mulligan's. The wings were fantastic!! We went to see Ian Gould (who is great too!), but ended up really enjoying the food as well. The salmon dish was wonderful, and my sister really enjoyed the vegetarian shepherd's pie.
Great fish fry and two happy hours – I have been to Mulligans at least a dozen times since they opened and have yet to be dissapointed. Aside from the excellent authentic irish food, i feel that mulligans has by far the best fish fry in milwaukee. Believe me i've tried all the others and mulligans is hands down the best. They offer Haddock, Lake perch, Walleye pike and Blue Gill in both the breaded or Harp beer battered versions. They also have a chefs grilled fish special every friday, the likes of which you will not see anywhere else on milwaukees south side. Keep up the good work.
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Well i write this because i think it is of general interest, since most of us have bought our turbosims from ebay.
I noticed that in ebay a seller is selling x-sims under the name of turbosim 5.0, and that may confuse people, when x-sim is probably the worst of these chips, since there is the turbosim from bladox, the stealthsim, the china3gpp, and the x-sim. Well this is just an opinion what do you guys think. Well he is also selling it at the cheapest price.


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Currently, in Greece there are approximately 250 active homeopathic doctors, an additional 120 homeopathic doctors are currently being trained (Athens and Thessaloniki). There are about 40 laymen practicing homeopathy, although the Medical Associations have opposed this practice. In particular, the Thessaloniki Medical Institute (www.isth.gr) decided in April 2006 that Homeopathy and Acupuncture is regarded as a medical practice by the state and may only be practiced by medical doctors trained in this therapeutic method.
Classical homeopathy is the prevalent form of homeopathy being practiced in Greece. Complex remedies are available as οver-the-counter (OTC) drugs. According to the Government's Gazette, 918, 14.12.1994, a decision was taken as to the harmonization of Greek legislation with the relevant European laws on the institution of legislative rules and administrative provisions for homeopathic pharmaceutical products for human use according to the Council's 72/73 EEC Recommendation ( see "FEK - HOM.PHARMAKA").
Since 2007, there has been a Master in Classical Homeopathy offered by the Aegean University, in collaboration with the Hellenic Homeopathic Medical Society (HHMS) and the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy, G. Vithoulas (IACH). The MSc is officialy recognized both in Greece and European Union.
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In his seventh season under center for the Niners though, Smith began to reflect the form that had first landed him in San Francisco. Setting career highs in passing yards (3,144), completion percentage (61.3) and yards-per-attempt (7.1) while starting all 16 games, Smith led the 49ers to a 13-3 regular season and the NFC Championship game, one win shy of reaching the Super Bowl. Now, Smith and his gridiron crew are reloading for another run at the Lombardi trophy.
"I think everybody was ready for what happened last season," Smith said. "There's a lot of excitement coming off of last year and the fans are extremely excited, so it's been a fun offseason. It's fun. It's great. During this time of year all the fans are so pumped for the season, as we all are. There's a lot of energy."
Part of the reason there is so much energy around the organization is how long fans have waited for a return to glory. Another factor is how close the 49ers came a mere six months ago, losing 20-17 in overtime to the New York Giants, the eventual Super Bowl champions. It is something that still lingers over Smith's memory.
"That bitter taste is still there," Smith said. "But at the same point you have to just press delete. It doesn't mean anything. You get to that opening game knowing it doesn't matter how many games you won the year before. That's the great thing about the NFL. A new year and you have to re-prove yourself."
Fortunately for Smith and the fans itching for redemption, that new season is right around the corner as the 49ers open training camp Thursday in Santa Clara, Calif. While Smith will be entering his eighth year with San Francisco, there will be plenty of fresh talent donning the Scarlet and Gold.
"We had a great offseason. A lot of new faces came in and really fit in," Smith said. "This is the time when real football starts. I feel like with the new rules and all the stuff with the CBA, it's like we just got to taste football this offseason. We didn't get as much of it, so it's going to be fun to put the pads on and get some contact and just get back to football. We'll see what everybody's got."
Many of the acquisitions for San Francisco were made on the offensive side of the ball, giving Smith plenty of new targets. It is something that Smith said he is looking forward to having at his disposal every Sunday.
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One of the largest new toys that Smith gained in his receiving corps this offseason was All-Pro wideout Randy Moss, who signed with the 49ers after retiring for a season. Smith said the year-long hiatus did not leave any rust on Moss.
"He's been a blast on the field and off the field. He's a great guy, a great teammate. He catches everything. It makes you look good as a quarterback, so it's been great," Smith said.
Moss was not the only teammate that Smith had high praise for as he touted the talents of former University of Nevada quarterback Colin Kaepernick as well.
"Colin's been great from Day 1. He came into an awkward situation with the lockout but he's been there from Day 1 putting in the time," Smith said. "The guy works extremely hard and I think talent wise the sky is the limit for him. That guy can do it all. He has a big-time arm, can really run and he's athletic and he's smart. It's been great and he's been great. He's fun to have around. He's really competitive. It's fun to have a guy around that has that great balance of being extremely competitive, which you want to have in a quarterback because it makes you better, but at the same time is humble and down to earth and hungry and willing to learn."
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Ted Siefer's City Hall: School board on the defensive over Cupcake-gate
As the Union Leader first reported on Wednesday, the Coordination Committee has signed off on a school policy that would limit birthday and holiday parties to one per month. There could be more parties, but only so long as "nutrition standards for healthy snacks are followed." Now blow out the candles on your tofu!
All of this perhaps raises the question: Doesn't the school board have more important things (last pun) on its plate? After all, in just a month or so the district will be without a superintendent - and an assistant superintendent. (Michael Tursi announced last week he'll be taking a superintendent job elsewhere.)
But readers had pointed things to say about the board's priorities in the comment section of the cupcake article at UnionLeader.com, where, to be sure, comments tend to skew in a critical direction.
He noted that the revised sweets policy was proposed by the district's nutritionist to comply with federal regulations, and he rattled off a list of school board accomplishments, including the technology bond and shortening the school year. He also defended the superintendent search, which was extended after the board rejected the three finalists interviewed in March.
Remember how the school board, in response to the revelation that it was on track to overspend its legal budget by more than $200,000, voted to try to hire an in-house attorney for the district rather than rely on outside firms?
"We started to find that educational law is a very broad field," Ward 8 board member Erika Connors told her colleagues on Monday. "When looking at one person with expertise in all these areas, that person does not have a clerk, which will be an additional cost. We think it will be a very difficult process."
The board approved the motion, but not before Mayor Ted Gatsas tried to pin down a price range.
Gatsas was skeptical.
"I can see someone at the back looking at me like that's not going to work," said Gatsas, referring to one of the attorneys in the gallery who was waiting to discuss the latest legal matter facing the district in non-public session.
Here's a potential bit of good news. District officials, at the suggestion of Gatsas, are looking into the possibility of using up to $1.4 million in surplus federal grant money to hire more teachers next year.
The response of Superintendent Thomas Brennan and DeFrancis was that it was worth a shot.
Ward 9 school board member Art Beaudry took a little time at last week's meeting to give a shout out to the mayor and the aldermen for voting, at long last, to finalize the $2.8 million technology bond.
To which Gatsas quipped, "Does that include email?"
Beaudry, as is well known by his colleagues and probably quite a few of his constituents, doesn't "do email."
"I don't like sitting in front of a computer. I return phone calls within 24 hours. Calling is better than returning a bunch of emails," he said.
But he insisted he was proud of the work of his committee. "Whatever job I have to do, I do what has to be done, and I pride myself on my work ethic."
Ted Siefer may be reached at email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @tbsreporter
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Chicago Fine Chocolate Week desserts
Local restaurants are celebrating the inaugural Chicago Fine Chocolate Week (Nov. 11-18) by offering desserts such as Snickers bread pudding, fudgsicle gelato and chilo-spiced chocolate cake. Ten percent of the retail sales of featured desserts will go to Share Our Strength. Flip through these photos to get a mouth-watering look at what's available --Elite Truong
November 9, 2012


text: Wedding Cake Alternatives Wedding Desserts to Try in Lieu of a Wedding Cake by Anna Monette Roberts 4/07/13 20 Reactions 128 Shares Print 95 16 17 0 0 Grandiose wedding cakes will always have their place at the reception, but more and more, couples are opting for alternative desserts to serve their guests. Cupcake towers, macarons, minidessert buffets, doughnuts, and cake pop stands are just a few trending wedding desserts circulating the American wedding scene. Source: Flickr Wedding Cake Pop What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 People are crazy for cake pops; these moist desserts are dipped in a candy shell for an extra-sinful sweetness. All the rage right now: wedding cake pops in lieu of cake slices. Serve a variety of cakes and candy shells on tiered cake stands, and instead of a simple spherical shape, opt for something clever, like this nod to the classic tiered wedding cake shape. Source: Flickr user jamiesrabbits 1 / 10 Miniature Dessert Buffets What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Many modern weddings choose to go with a buffet of minidesserts such as petite pie, cupcakes, and puddings; guests can choose what they want from the selection. Source: Flickr user snowpea&bokchoi 2 / 10 Whoopie Pies What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The miniature trend also includes whoopie pies, and traditional cupcake flavors such as red velvet dominate in whoopie pie form. Source: Flickr user seelensturm 3 / 10 Wedding Cookies Decorated With Fondant What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fondant's not just for tiered cake. Here, it's used on intricately decorated bridal cookies instead. We especially love the bride-and-groom toppers. Source: Flickr user Cake Girl by Hyeyoung Kim 4 / 10 Tuxedo Cookies What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rather than pay for a separate groom's cake, offer guests tuxedo iced cookies. Source: Flickr user Cake Girl by Hyeyoung Kim 6 / 10 Macarons What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 There have been many declarations that macarons are the new cupcake, which is why many weddings are opting to include a macaron triangle tower. Source: Flickr user Shauna Younge Dessert Tables 6 / 10 Croquembouches What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 A croquembouche — basically, puff pastries stacked in a tower and drizzled with caramel — is a stunning wedding cake alternative. The puffs are popping up in weddings and bridal magazines everywhere. Source: Flickr user Gavin Tapp 7 / 10 Doughnut Towers What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gourmet doughnuts and beignets are appearing on dessert menus across the nation, changing the reputation of this inexpensive breakfast treat to a coveted white tablecloth dinner (and thereby wedding) dessert. Source: Flickr user Dave Q 8 / 10 Cupcake Towers What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cupcakes seem like they are here to stay. Many brides opt to have a small cake on the top tier of a cupcake tower in order to participate in the cutting-of-the-cake tradition. Rather than using standard paper muffin liners, brides often choose to dress up cupcakes. Here, they've been infused with lavender, gussied up in tulip cups, and decorated with handmade fondant. Source: Flickr user clevercupcakes 9 / 10 Rustic Pie Cake What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pies have been an enormous trend in the past year, and they've shown up recently in weddings in place of the traditional cake. Couples are even stacking tiers of pie in lieu of cake; it's a rustic idea, perfect for a wedding in a rural setting. Source: Flickr user johnhopephotography 11 / 10 95 16 17 0 0 Back to Homepage Comments Read More TrendspottingFood TrendsParty PlanningWedding party planning Do It Right For Your Derby Day Party 14 hours ago Brad and Angelina's Wine Plus 2 More Celebrity Bottles That Are Actually Great 1 day ago Toast to Earth Day With One of Our Favorite Eco-Friendly Wines 1 day ago Fill Your Easter Table With Bright Colors and Fresh Flavors 4 days ago 11 Tipples to Serve at an Easter Meal 4 days ago There's Nothing Childish About This Elegant Easter Basket 5 days ago Get a Personalized Living Newsletter! Help us customize your newsletter by selecting your interests (optional): Wedding DIY Food Home What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Reactions Link Love A worthy weekend project: homemade pasta shapes — Cook's Illustrated Score a reservation at one of NYC's top tables (for a price) — Delish Vegetable ice cream goes mainstream in Japan — Grub Street President Obama: "That's some good sushi right there" — Eater A beer-lover's guide to wine — HuffPost Taste The science of perfecting plonk — Wired Source: Cook's Illustrated


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Did you know that travelling to Glastonbury Festival by bus/coach has by far the least environmental impact, when compared to car or train? Here are the figures:
Both Seetickets and National Express are running buses from destinations around the country direct to Glastonbury Festival Coach Station, but tickets must be bought in advance and you will need to have your Glastonbury Festival ticket to book.
Click here for more information, including the new downloadable National Express Festival coaches timetable which we've just added.