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Posted: April 23, 2007 By Harvey Steiman
In Barossa, Robert O'Callaghan has attained icon status. And he's done it by steadfastly holding on to a way of life and a way or making wine that, frankly, is out of step with today's world. "I'm a link to a world we don't know," he says, leaning over a long wooden table that dominates his office at Rockford.
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Posted: April 23, 2007 By Maynard James Keenan
Q: What do you call a boomerang that doesn't come back? A: A stick. And that's exactly what I have planted on the majority of my lower vineyards. Winter kill and late frost have kicked my vines right in the huevos.
Blogs : James Laube's Wine Flights
Posted: April 23, 2007 By James Laube
As I drove through Napa Valley last week, I couldn't help but marvel at the new leafing vines. The color of the leaves--a brilliant lime-greenish hue--was amazing. I also couldn't help but notice that every single vineyard seemed to be trained and trellised and positioned in a different manner.
Blogs : James Suckling Uncorked
Posted: April 23, 2007 By James Suckling
I was looking through one of my notebooks this morning for something. It was the same set of notes that I took during my trip to Bordeaux this spring to taste 2006 from barrel. And I saw written down on one of the pages: "You don't need new barrels to make great wine.
Blogs : Stirring the Lees with James Molesworth
Posted: April 23, 2007 By James Molesworth
It was Saturday, and Nancy and I had spent the day cleaning out the vegetable garden from under a pile of dead leaves. We even took advantage of the early summer-like weather to sow a few rows of beets, beans and lettuce.
Blogs : Harvey Steiman At Large
Posted: April 22, 2007 By Harvey Steiman
On the theory that you can't understand a nation unless you understand the sports it plays, I have been watching the cricket matches on Australian television. They are on late at night because they are playing the World Cup matches in the Caribbean, which is on the other side of the world.
Blogs : James Suckling Uncorked
Posted: April 20, 2007 By James Suckling
I had a quick pasta carbonara with my children tonight, Jack and Isabel. They are over in Tuscany for spring break from England. And I popped the cork on a 2005 Schiopetto Collio Pinot Grigio to go with the pasta.
Blogs : James Laube's Wine Flights
Posted: April 20, 2007 By James Laube
When a wine marketer who is also a retailer turns winemaker, you hope he knows enough about what style of wine will sell and at what price points. Mark Pope of the Bounty Hunter, an online fine-wine purveyor and hip wine bar-bistro in downtown Napa, has released a new line of Napa Valley Cabernets and a Cabernet Franc under his label, Waypoint.
Blogs : Harvey Steiman At Large
Posted: April 19, 2007 By Harvey Steiman
The vines don't look so bad, considering that Australia is suffering its worst drought in memory. The grapes have been picked, for the most part. A warm autumn continues with temperatures in the 70s and 80s under clear skies.
Blogs : James Laube's Wine Flights
Posted: April 19, 2007 By James Laube
Ulises Valdez has an infectious enthusiasm for winegrowing. "My heart is in the vines," he says with a bright smile as his racy 2006 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc is poured, showing zesty citrus and lemon-lime flavors.
Blogs : Stirring the Lees with James Molesworth
Posted: April 18, 2007 By James Molesworth
The 21st of April marks a hardly-momentous anniversary in the wine world—the one-year anniversary of my blog. I wasn't really sure what I was getting into when Marvin asked his senior editors for blog volunteers.
Posted: April 18, 2007 By Jean-Guillaume Prats
The ambiance is calming down in Bordeaux. After tasting at hundreds of châteaus, the wine trade has departed from Bordeaux and the producers are desperately waiting to find out where to go with the prices of their respective 2006s.
Blogs : James Laube's Wine Flights
Posted: April 18, 2007 By James Laube
Selling wine for $2 a bottle doesn't seem like an easy way to make money and probably isn't—until you look more closely at the numbers. Yesterday, as Fred Franzia toasted Two-Buck Chuck's fifth birthday at his winery in Napa, he talked green, green and greener.
Blogs : James Suckling Uncorked
Posted: April 18, 2007 By James Suckling
I just received an e-mail from a London wine merchant, offering a nice selection of cases of trophy 1982 Bordeaux— Latour , $25,680; Mouton , $17,200; Lafite , $30,060; Margaux , $16,050; and Haut-Brion , $11,500.
Blogs : Harvey Steiman At Large
Posted: April 18, 2007 By Harvey Steiman
In between tasting wines, some new, some old, most of them pretty darn good, I picked up these bits and pieces of interest to those of us who follow Australian wine. Brian Croser Goes for Pinot: Brian Croser has a 400-head sheep farm near Tunkalilla, way down the Fleurieu Peninsula on the ocean (below McLaren Vale) where he has planted a few acres of Pinot Noir because it reminds him of the Sonoma Coast.
Blogs : James Laube's Wine Flights
Posted: April 17, 2007 By James Laube
Piero Antinori's seemingly forgotten Napa Valley wine venture, Antica, is a work-in-progress that's slowly taking shape. This week he's in town to chart the next phase, and yesterday we discussed a wide range of subjects.
Blogs : James Laube's Wine Flights
Posted: April 16, 2007 By James Laube
Friday the 13th proved anything but unlucky for a wide-open wine weekend in windswept Los Angeles. The occasion: My good friend Greg Gorman closed one of his photo studios in Hollywood on Saturday night, with 600 of his closest friends, among them Raquel Welch, Ricki Lake, Macy Gray, Eva Mendes, Audrey Wells, Katherine Bigelow and Wolfgang Puck.
Blogs : Harvey Steiman At Large
Posted: April 16, 2007 By Harvey Steiman
When it comes to stopping up a bottle of wine, the choices go well beyond corks vs. screw caps. Get ready for glass on glass. Maybe. Conventional wisdom, if there is such a thing with this debate, says that screw caps are fine on everyday wines and even white wines you might want to age.
Blogs : Harvey Steiman At Large
Posted: April 13, 2007 By Harvey Steiman
Anyone who thinks all Australian wines are alike should have been tasting with me the past couple of days. At three wineries within greater Adelaide, all of which have achieved outstanding ratings, you couldn't find three more different approaches.
Blogs : James Suckling Uncorked
Posted: April 13, 2007 By James Suckling
Just had the last glass of a decanter of 1963 Cockburn. Yummy. After three days, it was still fresh and sweet with lovely cherry and crushed berry character. I think it was best, though, just after I decanted it and served it to Giacomo Neri of Casanova di Neri and Vicenzo Abbruzzese of Valdicava , the two 100-point Brunello makers.
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Year: 2011
Directors: J.J. Abrams
Writers: J.J. Abrams
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Review by: agentorange
Rating: 7.8 out of 10
Before I even stepped foot in the theater to see Super 8, I promised myself I wouldn't talk about nostalgia when I reviewed the film. I'm about to break that promise, so just bear with me for like two paragraphs.
Nostalgia is a hot commodity these days. In a world that increasingly worships the new and up-to-date, it is perhaps not so surprising that there is also a thirst to look back and fetishize "stuff" that reminds us of a more "innocent" time. VHS reminds us of a world before 50" displays and an obsession with HD perfection, while vinyl records remind us of a time when the simple act of listening to music was something more tangible and deliberate than just stockpiling hundreds of gigs of downloaded mp3s onto an external hard drive. Some call it a thirst for authenticity. I certainly fall into the trap, particularly when it comes to lauding the films of my childhood.
But here's the thing about Super 8. J.J. Abrams understands something about nostalgia that most writer/directors these days don't - or at least can't seem to capture when bringing properties like Transformers back. Something that goes a little deeper. See, it's not the "stuff" from our past that shaped us. It's not the He-Man action figures, the bad movies we thought were genius, waiting for the next issue of Famous Monsters or even the bubblegum jingles we remember from old commercials. Rather it's that feeling when you're a kid that that "stuff" is all there is to life.
I think us children of the 80s are at the point when we've realized we're officially out of the most exclusive club in the world - that world that only kids know and adults can't hope to penetrate. We've been kicked out of the club and we want back in. That's the real reason why 35-year-olds are still living with their parents. We all grew in a golden age where kids weren't just king, but childhood became a sacred time, nurtured by filmmakers like George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante, Richard Donner et all at Amblin Entertainment. The Goonies wasn't just a good movie me and my friends liked and watched again and again. We WERE The Goonies! The movie was about us, except when we rode our bikes around town all day we never found treasure maps. A minor detail.
Clearly this is the starting point for J.J. Abrams and his tone poem to that era in movie history called Super 8 (itself a nod to when movies were actually made on film). Yes there are fairly overt references to Close Encounters, E.T. and Jaws, but his focus is clearly on assembling a group of kids and just enjoying watching them be, well, kids. And whenever the film starts to focus on either adults or the world of the supernatural, you can feel Abrams get restless. He wants to get back to those kids and find out whether they'll be able to finish their movie and whether Joe will end up with Alice.
Some reviewers have noted that the film feels like two ideas that never seem to gel, but nobody has really put their finger on why the film feels that way. Thank god I'm here to tell you. It's obvious and I'm surprised Spielberg didn't pick up this right away. The reason the film's parts don't gel is because the kids don't interact with the supernatural element in the film until the final reel and for this kind of movie this is a HUGE storytelling flaw.
The whole point of movies like this is that kids live in their own secret world and have a language that adults don't get. That's why Elliot hides E.T.. It's why The Monster Squad have to take on the monsters on their own and it's why child-at-heart Roy Neary leaves everything behind including his family to follow his dream and greet the aliens in Close Encounters. Adults can't see what they see with innocent eyes.
But in Super 8 the kids don't know any more than the adults. They should have SEEN the monster the night of the train crash. Spielberg would have had them warn their parents about a monster on the loose and when their parents and the authorities ignored them, it would have been up to the kids to save the town. Instead, Abrams makes the road blocks about a crush, making a movie and dealing with the death of a parent. All good character beats, but by ignoring the elephant in the room, Abrams fails to make the parts truly gel. But in a lot of ways that's Ok, because the kids are so fun to be with you don't really mind.
The most important thing about Super 8 for me is that it is the kind of summer movie we don't get anymore. You can tell that it wasn't tailored to a market demographic, because it doesn't need to be. It's a good old fashioned story with classic characters and enough adventure to please a lot of people. And it's got heart. And more important than my own personal nostalgia while watching it is how 10-year-olds will respond to it. Will it shape them like the films it is emulating shaped me? Or is it too old-fashioned?
One more thing I should mention is that Super 8 misses the mark on the score. I so desperately wanted it to have a John Williams score. Don't get me wrong, I love Michael Giacchino's work and his score for Super 8 is elegant and sweeping. But, Williams would have given the film that extra sparkle and wonder that all those old Amblin films had and put the homage over the top.
Bottom line: A lovingly made throwback to the films of MY youth. But will it resonate with today's?
JeffC (3 years ago) Reply
Yea, it really wasn't that super but fun nontheless. I thought it was pretty anticlimactic too. You hit the nail on the head also, the kids should have seen the monster from the get go!
Random Commenter (3 years ago) Reply
Sorry, but... it sure isn't any kind of a failure of Abrams' to avoid the same exact set of clichés and let's-connect-all-the-dots-for-you storytelling that Spielberg overdoes every time so even the most simple of american audiences can get 'the point' or the plot or the story, whichever. Let's have the obligatory narrator explain the whole thing once more in the end, that sure worked in Taken and Minority report etc.?
Sadly, most people are like that. Wishing to see the same thing over and over, never steering away from the safest and simplest "choices". Pre-chewed and all, always easy to digest.
Even the comment regarding the music just reinforces this - movies in a certain category must be done according the same tired old narrowminded set of rules or something is "wrong" or "bad" about them. This almost requires a sarcastic comment about this film needing also some brief nudity and big explosions, but since the applied ruleset is spielbergian...
Reviews like these make me actually want to see the film I already had decided to avoid since it felt like not being for me, so thank you for that. There's always something done right when the spielbergians voice their disappointments regarding a film :)
agentorange (3 years ago) Reply
@Random Commenter
Ah yes, I see where you're coming from. But I only criticism these missed aspects of the film, because Abrams is trying SO hard to get the formula right.
I'm not ASKING for cliches. I'm merely surprised such big one's were missed. For instance. I don't always like John Williams. But if Abrams wanted vintage Amblin, I'm just surprised he didn't go with that choice.
I think it's because, like the kids in the film, Abrams wants to make movies with his friends :)
And for the record, I clearly liked the film.
Anonymous (3 years ago) Reply
just give it a 7 or 8. Jeez. "7.8". is that the extent of your creativity
Anonymous (3 years ago) Reply
I know, right? What's with the 7.8, anyway? It's like that "8 1/2" movie. Dude, just make it an 8 or a 9.
And yes, that's sarcasm. And yes, I'm spelling it out because your comment seems to indicate that you might be a tad thick. And yes, that is the extent of MY creativity. Jeez.
hot Fuzz (3 years ago) Reply
Did the above two commenters just review a review? Get a life.
What did you think of the film? Oh right, you cheaped out and are waiting to download it. Idiots.
weaverwerx (3 years ago) Reply
Enjoyed the movie for the most part. I'm tired of JJ's creatures (Neville Page design) all looking the same though. My favorite part was getting to see the kids Super8 zombie film in the end credits. Great touch. I'd give it a 7.
Anonymous (3 years ago) Reply
Hey hot Fuzz - I think the second commenter (the "8 1/2" one) was commenting on the comment before his/hers. Might want to read a little more closely before you get all high and mighty. And douchey.
joe schmoe (3 years ago) Reply
the best part of all is I didnt see any trace of St. JJ the Hack's usual "bromances" between young male model types or absurd dialog about totally meaningless events....it was Spielberg all the way...a most enjoyable film...well worth the wait...
hot Fuzz (3 years ago) Reply
Whoops... I see what you mean. Sorry, but I'm just sick of people commenting on everything but the. I mean isn't that why we're here?
hot Fuzz (3 years ago) Reply
Sorry, I mean to say "movie... isn't that why we're here."
Cletus (3 years ago) Reply
I found the movie to be unoriginal and uninspired. The acting was sad, especially by the adults, the plot predictable, and the ending absurd. Oh, and it was a shame to see a major talent like Elle Fanning wasted on this movie. Other than that, it was great.
ToeCutter (3 years ago) Reply
**MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS** (But you'd probably figure them out anyway).
I just back from actually paying for deluxe seats to see this yawner and I think we can finally conclude that "JJ Abrams" has become formally synonymous with movie-making cliche.
AO's review is spot on. There are two arcs here, which were sloppily mashed together in the final moments of the film. Unlike the great movies of my youth (I'm an Eighties kid), I wasn't in awe of the film's climax in the way those great Eighties films. Those films left us wondering about them for hours, evens days after seeing them.
Instead, I was insulted by the audacity of concluding the film without providing anything for the audience to ponder after nearly two hours of watching the film. A fellow viewer a few rows back perfectly articulated aloud what each of us were probably thinking as the last scene faded to black: "Seriously? That's it?"
Now, having watched Abrams latest, I'm convinced he's simply run out of clever ideas. His "monster" looked like every other Abrams monster you've already seen (Cloverfield, Star Trek Ice Monster), except he makes you wait through the entire film before finally revealing it, and even then only in the dark, no less.
And can anyone explain Abrams obsession with lens flare? It's almost as if he has some obscure neurological disorder that leaves him craving flares from any light source on screen. In one night scene at a gas station, the lens flare from the street lights was so strong my wife leaned over to ask me "What was that in the sky?!" as if these huge blue lens flares (that added nothing to the atmosphere of the scene) were actual objects hovering in the night sky. Again, so cliched.
It's not often that I venture out to see a movie at the cinema, considering my front-projected home theater easily outshines any cinema I've visited, but this one suckered me in. The promise of Abrams collaborating with Spielberg might provide equal helpings of story-telling and suspense, but it was not to be. Spielberg is past his prime and Abrams is simply Hollywood's Flavor of the Week, and we're eating it up.
Lastly, don't bother going to see Super 8 if you can wait for it to hit Blu-ray or Netflix. Perhaps it will feel less disappointing knowing you waited to watch it at home instead of a cinema.
P.S. I think we all need to recalibrate our 10 point rating system for movies, as it seems that even mediocre films manage to score mid-sevens, which doesn't seem fair at all to really good films?
FOTR (easily one of the best films ever made) only manages an 8.8 on IMDB. Star Wars IV (the first REAL SW film) also scores an 8.8. To suggest that Super 8 is only moderately "less" entertaining than either of these films is simply ridiculous. Super 8 isn't even close. If there's any "relativity" to scores we use to rate these films, Super 8 should score far below my two titanic examples of movie-making. Super 8 would be lucky to snag a 6, a score usually reserved for some pretty shoddy films, like Dr. Detroit, which deserves about no more than a 3.
My point is that great films seem to receive lower than deserved scores, while mediocre films are snagging far more than they deserve.

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Clement and MPP Norm Miller socialized with well-wishers and listened to people's concerns inside the Rotary Centre for Youth in Bracebridge during their annual New Year's get-together while a group of about 40 people marched in circles to a drum beat outside.
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Clement, who was with the prime minister during the meeting with the First Nations chiefs on Friday co-chairing a panel on economic development, said the country has about $650-billion worth of natural resources development projects coming up for consideration over the next 20 years which could generate up to 1.6-million new jobs.
"A lot of these projects are in areas where there are reserves and First Nations individuals located nearby," he said. "So I think one of the things I'm really pushing for is to work with First Nations leadership to harness the potential of those projects to create employment to train young First Nations people, to start up new First Nations businesses that can offer services and be part of those projects."
He said the projects need to be environmentally sensitive with no long-lasting damage to our environment, but didn't specify how that would be ensured.
Pam Mulligan, a Bracebridge resident, is hoping the protest will draw attention locally and inform people of what's going on.
"We as everyday Canadians need to stand up and be counted and say it's gone on long enough, let's make some changes here. That's why I'm here," she said. "I'm appalled and embarrassed, and it's just time to change."
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The world lost a great children's storyteller today. Jan Berenstain, the second half of the great children's series The Berenstain Bears, passed away today at the age of 88 — which is just six years shy of her late husband Stan's death in 2005.
Stan and Jan met at art school, both 18 years old, and married five years later. Their first book in The Berenstain Bears collection was called The Big Honey Hunt and was published in 1962. Together, the couple wrote hundreds of Berenstain Bears books — and Jan continued to write and illustrate her books, along with her son Mike, until her death.
The outpour of sympathy for the Berenstain family has come from all around the world, and for good reason. The Berenstain Bears books have touched the hearts of children and parents alike, and everyone in between (including myself). This series was my all-time favourite children's collection, and have many memorable and happy times reading the stories with my family members. In fact, my Naniji (grandma) bought me my first Berenstain Bears book.
According to The Huffington Post, Stan and Jan's sons, Mike and Leo, will continue with the family business. I look forward to seeing what Mike's drawings and imagination produces.
Jan Berenstain will be missed always, and I'm so glad she and her husband decided to start their beloved series 50 years ago. Without The Berenstain Bears, many children would not have the ideals and values they do today.
Rest in peace Jan Berenstain.
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Thank you so much to the Trumpet Lover in Harpenden, herts - United Kingdom who is making a home for my art....I really appreciate you!
Montrose, CO - United States
Congratulations !
Chagrin Falls, OH - United States
A wonderful graphic! Love the colors. Congrats on your sale.
Rhyl, De - United Kingdom
Congratulations Sharon
Tampa, FL - United States
Thank you so much to the art collector in Akron OH who is making a home for my Trumpet.....I really appreciate you!
Charlotte, NC - United States
Congrats Sharon!!!
Thousand Oaks, CA - United States
Ah - the color of music!
Sussex, WI - United States
Enjoy how you worked this piece, well done;) v/f
Cedar Hill, TX - United States
Very nice.
Widefield, CO - United States
This is fantastic! The colors really caught my attention v
Franklin Square, NY - United States
Sharon, Wonderful painting love musical paintings and this one is fantastic you can almost hear the sound of music coming out of the trumpet, great colors and details, fav, voted, google promoted for CFC 3 link promo thread
Kingston, ON - Canada
Very well balanced composition. The negative spaces are really interesting.
Huntington Beach, CA - United States
Sharon - I love the eye appeal of this trumpet; the clarity of the lines mixed in with the beautiful colors make this an awesome work! Jim
Halifax, NS - Canada
Marvelous work! V/F
Bulli , Ne - Australia
beautiful Sharon voted
Baton Rouge, La - United States
This series is outstanding -- it would be amazing to see all of the on a wall!
Santa Maria, CA - United States
Another colorful beauty! v
New Brunswick, NJ - United States
Love the colors! v
Ottawa, ON - Canada
Great work!
Tacoma, WA - United States
Tucson, AZ - United States
Gorgeous! vf
Winder, GA - United States
Santa Fe, NM - United States
So much fun! VF
Greensboro, NC - United States
Really like this series, Sharon, v.
Cottonwood, Ar - United States
Sharon your abstracts, and those of a couple of others have inspired me to try some myself. You have SOME Beautiful ideas, that are appreciated. Just had to leave one on this beautiful piece. It is one of my - FAVORITES - of the day. Love the composition and colors in this piece.
Portsmouth, NH - United States
Another interesting work of art. v/f
Winthrop, WA - United States
I love all of the colors and patterns you are applying to these wonderful musical images.
Daytona Beach, FL - United States
Fantastic work of art Sharon!!! f/v
Bargoed, Mi - United Kingdom
Another superb musical instrument piece. The colours and patterns in these pieces are fascinating.
Pune, Ma - India
This so coooooooool! V!
Murrells Inlet, SC - United States
I bet it would make some colorful music too! V-6
Rainier, OR - United States
Nice work!
Travelers Rest, SC - United States
oooo- I like this!
Athens - United States
extremely cool - great for any musician!
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Nowitzki says life might come full circle with Nash, Terry
FRISCO -- Two players who have been instrumental in Dirk Nowitzki's life may be going in opposite directions.
Point guard Steve Nash is among a list of players on the Mavericks' backup plan free-agent list if they can't sign Deron Williams. And if the Mavs are able to secure Williams, that could signal the end of Jason Terry's career in Dallas.
Nash and Nowitzki were teammates with the Mavericks from 1998-2004. On Saturday, Nowitzki reminisced about what it would be like to play with Nash again.
"I texted with him a little bit," Nowitzki said. "But I think just like in the summer of 2010 when LeBron [James] was kind of the first piece of domino to fall and then everybody kind of went after that, I think it's going to be the same this year.
"I think people are going to try to pursue D-Will in our case and then once he decides where he's going, I think then you can make some other decisions -- if you go for Nash."
Nowitzki and Nash are longtime best friends. They joined the Mavs via trades on the same day -- June 24, 1998.
Nash became a free agent in the summer of 2004. But he so wanted to remain in Dallas, that when the Phoenix Suns offered him a six-year, $63 million free-agent contract, Nash angered the Suns when he went against NBA protocol and asked Mavs owner Mark Cuban if he would match that offer.
Cuban said no, and Nash went on to win the NBA's award as Most Valuable Player award in 2005 and 2006.
Speaking before the Dirk Nowitzki Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game at Dr Pepper Ballpark, Nowitzki compared the 2004 situation with Nash to what is transforming with Terry.
Nowitzki said he was concerned about Terry's future with the Mavericks.
"Especially if D-Will really comes [to the Mavericks] I don't think there will be a lot of money left, so that will be obviously disappointing [to lose Terry]," Nowitzki said. "Jet and myself and this franchise, we've been through a lot together, some great downs.
"But also obviously one of the greatest ups ever in our careers and lives with winning the [2011] championship, and he was a big part of that."
Ironically, after Nash signed that free-agent contract with the Suns in 2004, Terry was brought in to replace him. Terry, in fact, was the starting point guard when the Mavs advanced to the 2006 NBA Finals.
Now, Terry may be leaving the Mavs. And Nash may be returning.
"I never thought either me or [Terry] would wear another uniform in our careers," Nowitzki said. "But if it comes down to it, we all understand it's a business, and if it comes to it then it's going to be tough, but we've got to move on."
Nowitzki's Blue Sox squad lost to the White Sox 13-6 before a crowd of 8,500.
Carter to return
Vince Carter will be back with the Dallas Mavericks.
The Mavericks exercised their rights and picked up a team option on a contract that will pay Carter $3.12 million next season.
"They know that I want to be back," Carter said Saturday night in Frisco. "I love it here."
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It was a place to sleep. Period. Not sure if Missoula has much more to offer.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Nice quiet and friendly"
The staff were friendly and polite. Very courteous. The hotel was full and so was the breakfast area but the staff made ectra space available to accommodate all the patrons.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Awesome stsy"
The staff was very helpful. Breakfast was great.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Decent for the price and purpose"
A buddy and I stayed here for 3 nights for a fly fishing trip. The hotel is a little old, but it was clean. Staff was super friendly. We didn't use it much for anything except sleep, so we weren't hanging around in the room a bunch. It was perfect for this, but if you were going to spend quite a bit of time in it, it would get a little cramped. To have […] a decent free breakfast at this price was very nice. Not right in the downtown area, so plan on taking a taxi if you are going to be drinking (which we did). Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Nice hotel, very convient location."
We were there only one night, but as I said a very convenient locationGenuine Expedia guest review
The staff was very friendly and asked us if we wanted a room with a fridge and a microwave. When we arrived in our room we found someone else's dirty laundry and dirty towels in the bathroom. The room smelled like cigarette smoke and the floors were not vaccumed well. The breakfast was fair.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Adequate Lodgings"
This hotel offer adequate, but not fantastic, lodgings. I had issues with the heating unit in the room as I do not like "loud" noises. The units need to be updated using ones that go on and off as the room warrants the heat. The unit was also too far off the floor putting the heat into the ceiling. The pick up at the airport was appreciated. (Even if […] I did have to wait an hour for pickup on arrival.) The driver was friendly and apologetic. The breakfast was adequate but not outstanding. This may sound critical but overall this was a decent place to stay. This is why I only rated it a 3. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Close to Peak Athletic Club for Handball Tourney"
Quiet clean place, good value for the dollar. Breakfast was standard fare continental style.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
The hotel was very easy to find. Staff was very friendly and the room was large and clean.. Included a mini fridge and a microwave which was very handy. Breakfast was good.Genuine Expedia guest review
Nice motel, and easy to get to. Stayed for one night, but it was quiet, and had a good breakfast the next morning. TV's could be updated, and pillows could be better, but overall the motel was good, clean and quiet.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Decent inexpensive place"
The hotel was perfect for our goals on this trip. We needed an inexpensive place that was convenient to UM. It was clean, comfortable and surprisingly quiet. It was less than a 10-minute drive to campus. Our room faced west, away from traffic on Reserve St., which was a wise request. A Safeway grocery store is across the street. Costco, Walmart, Target […] and many other stores and restaurants are just up Reserve St. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Staff was friendly room was clean. Older hotel"
Is an older hotel and showed age. Still room was clean and the staff was helpful and friendly.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Staff was very helpful and friendly. Room was very clean and included all the basic amenities. Will stay here again when the opportunity is available. Very good breakfast.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Response by GuestHouse Inn, Suites & Conference Center Missoula Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we would love to have you again/
"Thank you"
I was in the middle of a move and stayed at the Guesthouse, staff were great, breakfast was much needed, wanted to take home the bed, great experience. FYI, I book hotels for my job I usually don't stay in them very happy with the entire experience.Genuine Expedia guest review
Response by GuestHouse Inn, Suites & Conference Center Missoula Thank you for staying with us. Happy to hear that we could accommodate you as well. We would love to have you again to stay with us next time you are passing through. Thank you for your review.
"Nice stay getting to Yellowstone"
The hotel was easy to find, in a good neighborhood and a great value. Breakfast filled us up and the staff was very friendly. We would stay here again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Response by GuestHouse Inn, Suites & Conference Center Missoula Hope to see you soon and thank you for your time in writing us a review.
"Spend a little more--you'll be glad you did"
The hotel is definitely dated, but I expected that with the lower rates. The one nice thing I can say is that the staff was friendly enough and accommodating. When the 50+ cross country students checked in, the noise was horrific. The front desk staff did move us to a nicer room away from the pandemonium (but the heater and several of the lights did […] not work). As we tried to get some rest, the fire alarm went off three times during the night (with no communication or much of an apology to us). The next morning I was told: "Yes, we're still trying to figure that out." It was a dismal experience from first to last. If there wasn't another place to stay in Missoula...I'd sleep in my car. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"late arrival-missed breakfast :("
our 3 pillows were the size of throw pillows all plumped up with NO personality. they took up only 1/2 of the headboard. we arrived late as we were visiting family 2 hours north. the person who checked us in at 1:30am did NOT even tell us what time breakfast started or how late it was offered :( BIG disappointment. the manager said there were restaurant's […] just down the street, DUH, we needed the breakfast we paid for!!! this was only one stop on a 9 day trip!! this is also right next door to a casino with 2 more only doors down. only + was the Auto parts store right across the parking lot which we needed. LOTS of stairs NO elevator to be seen. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Very small room"
The room was so small it was hard to get around. There was no placeto put toiletries and there were only 3 electrical outlets in the room and two lamps in the room could not even be plugged in. Thank god we only stayed 1 night. Would not use this hotel in the future.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Quick over nighter..............very pleasant"
Missoula is a clean, quality city in the Western Montana area.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Would not recommend this hotel"
The hotel is dated and smelled from years of allowing smoking in the rooms. The staff was cordial yet did a poor job on the upkeep of this hotel. The bedding was scratchy and the pillows were horrendous. If I could have got another hotel I would have left.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Room was disgusting!"
Poorly decorated room that smelt horrible. Literally stuck to the floor when walking because the carpet was so dirty. The only thing ok about the room was the bed, but the pillows were tiny.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Western Vacation"
Hotel was great. Staff was extremely professional and friendly. Breakfast was great. Would definitely stay againGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good price for a quick overnight stay"
Hotel was what we expected for the price we paid. It's a little older but seemed to be clean. Probably not somewhere I would stay if I had to stay for a while but for coming in late at night & leaving the next morning it was fine. Breakfast was better than I expected with a waffle maker & biscuits & gravy being some of the offerings. Hotel staff was […] ok too. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"better value to higher-priced chains nearby"
- Cleanliness of room/hotel: At the time of our stay, it seems management was having troubles with housekeeping, so we got a room that was not cleaned very well (used toothpicks, qtips, dirty bathroom, etc). Super accommodating (they moved us to an upgraded room next door), but I might recommend asking if they've worked out their housekeeping issues […] before staying there. - Quality of service: very polite, friendly and accommodating. Typical hospitality from a small, western town - delightful. - Hotel amenities: pretty solid. I like that it's all inclusive. No nickel and diming. (hair dryers, mini fridges, microwaves, wireless internet, iron/boards, and continental breakfast) - Hotel location: convenient. right next to good shopping, restaurants, and main highway. Safeway supermarket next door, a couple of chain restaurants, walgreens, and the main highway where we stopped by. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
The location of our room was awful. First floor right next to the door, Ice machine, screaming running kids on the second floor and a non-stop barking dog. Every time someone went out the outdoor room the sound echoed through the whole room. The bed was extremely stiff and the pillows wrapped around your head as you slept. The night desk clerk was very […] nice and was very helpful when we locked ourselves out of our room. The daytime desk clerk, on the other hand, was VERY rude when I went to check in at 2 oclock because that was when my confirmation slip said to check in- she very rudely pointed to the sign that said check in was 3pm. When I went back to check in a few hours later the confirmation slip the hotel printed out for me said check in time for our reservation was two o'clock. The room was small but neat, plenty of towels. Our key only worked in the outside doors half the time. The noise level was ridiculous though. Continental breakfast was better than most, had a waffle maker and biscuits and gravy. Website also said there was a whirlpool and there wasn't. The gym was unimpressive. Won't make the mistake of staying here again. Our friends stayed in the same hotel but splurged on a suite and they had no complaints about their room. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Nice hotel & accomodationsGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Not happy at all with this place"
First order of business is clean sheets on the bed. These folks left dirty sheets with hairs on them - and the pillowcases too - on the bed. Yikes. Found the staff unfriendly too. You get what you pay for and this is one of the cheaper places in town.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Response by GuestHouse Inn, Suites & Conference Center Missoula Thank you for your time in writing us a review. We have addressed the cleanliness issues with housekeeping and have took immediate action to correct this most necessary chore. We are so sorry that you had to experience this during your travels and I assure you that this wont happen again. Our goal here at Guesthouse is to provide our guest with 110% everyday, everyway customer service. We would definitely love to have you stay with us again so you can experience our true potential in what Hospitality is all about.
Hotel was OK, nothing special. Room was clean. Breakfast consisted of cereals, boiled eggs, coffee, juices, yogurt, and you could make waffles.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Response by GuestHouse Inn, Suites & Conference Center Missoula We are happy to hear that you had an ok stay. We think a healthy breakfast is an important part of waking up in the morning. Please come and stay with us again. We would love to have you. Thanks again.
"Hotel fit the cost"
This was a very reasonable place to stay. No frills at all but comfortable. Room was very clean and we were taken care of every day. We stayed 4 nights. It was the perfect location for us to where our friend lives. We never took advantage of the breakfast...lots of carbs and not a lot of fruit or anything like that. No pool or anything like that. Did […] have laundry which was nice. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Response by GuestHouse Inn, Suites & Conference Center Missoula We are glad to hear that your stay was comfortable and that housekeeping did a wonderful job on the cleanliness of your room. Hopefully we will see you guys soon. We would love to have you.
"Okay for over night"
We arrived around 02:00 and the only room available was a pet friendly room... They did well cleaning it for the type of use it gets, but it was hard to get used to. And being on a short trip with a two month old our nerves were already a little tender. When the folks upstairs got up to hit the road at 04:30 and we heard all of that. When it came to […] breakfast the hotel was out of a lot of things because their order hadn't come in and it was not very well maintained. The hotel manager seemed to be dealing with a lot of issues as [it seemed that] half the hotel had lost power during the night. However, every experience with the hotel staff was pleasant. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Response by GuestHouse Inn, Suites & Conference Center Missoula We are so sorry to hear that during your stay you as well as Im sure many other guest had to run into some issues. Our housekeeping department does do a great job in cleaning and it really shows in their work. Sorry about the inconvenience on not having a menu of breakfast items. I assure you on your next stay with us it will be a more memorable one. See you soon.
"Would not return"
Steps required for all floors due to sunken first floor. A pain for bags. Continental Bfast is poor. First floor windows cannot be opened due to car headlights and people at head height. Poor access from road due to curbs.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Response by GuestHouse Inn, Suites & Conference Center Missoula Thank you for your review. We have addressed the floor issues with our maintenance as well as a few other people and we are doing everything we can to fix the floor. Please let us know the next time you come and stay with us if your room is not satisfactory and we will be more than happy to move you to another. Have a great day.
Comfortable bed, great shower, easy to control a/c. Nice breakfast included.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
very comfortable and clean.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Hotel close to my home."
I thought the overall appearance of room and hallways were not clean and the room had an odor. I would not stay there again.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Could have been cleaner."
Walls were dirty, sticky stuff on the coffee maker (didnt use it), Half the lamps didnt have light bulbs in them. Breakfast was good for complementary. For $86 is okay for 1 night. I have stayed in worse but I think we will try another hotel next time for alittle more..Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice hotel"
Reserved this for my dad. He stayed in the hotel for 4 nights and he really enjoyed it.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good deal but noisy"
Hotel staff was very nice. However it sounded like whomever was staying above us was going to come through the ceiling. I was on the 1st floor and I was beginning to get concerned...walls are very thin.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"a pleasant stay"
A comfortable place to stay. Quiet, nice rooms. Could use bigger pillows.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Old hotel going through a facelift."
Upon arrival, trash, towels, and litter was scattered on the grounds. Had to walk over trash to get in the front door. Almost didn't go inside. The person on duty was a guy of few words...not very welcoming.Genuine Expedia guest review
I have never stayed in such a horrible hotel. The room was never cleaned and when we asked for housekeeping they left us without any towels and did not change sheets or make the bed. When arriving to the hotel the front desk clerk was standing at the lobby doors smoking a cigeratte. We complained to the front desk about the cleanliness of the room and […] they sent the general manager up with a housekeeping employee and wanted to clean the room at 7pm while we were in it. AWKWARD. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good rate & friendly staftt"
The price was excellent and staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel was being painted during the stay but that's part of maintenance and the staff made efforts to keep that to a minimum inconvenience. Yes I will stay here again when visiting the area.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Ok stay"
If you're only looking for a place to sleep it was ok.Genuine Expedia guest review
"An ok visit"
The hotel itself was ok at best. The were under renovation which wasn't disclosed by this site. Our room was like a normal hotel room but we did find a pair of shorts in it that were not any of ours. The waffles for breakfast were good but there was not any fresh fruit.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
We had a very enjoyable stayGenuine Hotels.com guest review
the employees were so very kind and good at there jobsGenuine Hotels.com guest review
The pillows were small and flat.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Not close to any restaurant. Stairways and hallways could use new carpetsGenuine Expedia guest review
"Reasonable stay"
Everything was as expected in a motel room. Beds at this motel were more firm than others we have stayed in.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Front desk people DO NOT MOVE...."
The front desk clerk seemed more interested in assisting someone on phone rather than to our needs as we stood in front of them. I went up for assist & was 'dismissed'-when my husband showed up-it was all BUSINESS-!!!! Morning clerk a little more into her computer than having coffee ready for morning guests....breakfast not much on fresh fruit-all had […] bruises or were rotting already!! Clerk did not seem to care as food was AS IS. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great Value"
This hotel has a very friendly staff. Very accommodating!Genuine Expedia guest review
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Merlin Beach Resort, Patong
Situated on the beach in Patong, Merlin Beach Resort is close to Tri Trang Beach, Patong Beach, and Bangla Night Street. Additional attractions near this spa resort include Simon Cabaret and Jungceylon Shopping Center.
Resort Features.
Merlin Beach Resort has a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and a waterslide. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in public areas. Business amenities at this 4-star property include meeting rooms and limo/town car service. The resort offers 3 restaurants along with 2 coffee shops/cafés, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar. The staff can provide concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and wedding services. Additional amenities include a children's pool, a spa tub, and a children's club. For a surcharge, guests have access to a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request). Guest parking is complimentary, and available on a limited first-come, first-served basis. The property has designated areas for smoking.
Rooms open to balconies. The 414 air-conditioned guestrooms at Merlin Beach Resort include minibars and safes. Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access is provided. Televisions are equipped with satellite channels and pay movies. All accommodations provide desks and phones. Bathrooms offer separate bathtubs and showers, hair dryers, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. All units feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is offered daily.
We had a great family holiday at the Merlin Beach - pools great
good hotel amenities and cleanness. Some maintenance need to be done in the Tennis court
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Hotel Info: 866-539-8117from $145
- Premium Beachfront (family)
- Deluxe Room
- Superior Room
- Deluxe Room (Family)
- Premium Room, Beachfront
- Run Of House
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At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 414 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 4 floors
- Check-in time starts at 2 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- Babysitting/childcare *
- Children's club
- Pets not allowed
Extra people
- Roll-away beds available, charges may apply*
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle (available on request) *
- Free self parking (limited)
- RV/bus/truck parking
- Free shopping center shuttle
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In the hotel
- Children's club
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
- Buffet breakfast (surcharge)
- 3 restaurants
- 2 coffee shops/cafés
- Bar/lounge
- Snack bar/deli
- Swim-up bar
- Poolside bar
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee/tea in the lobby
- On private beach
- Children's pool
- Waterslide
- Fitness facilities
- Outdoor tennis court
- Full-service spa
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Playground on site
- Swim-up bar
- Tennis on site
- Spa tub
- Beach/pool umbrellas
- Steam room
- Billiards or pool table
- Number of meeting rooms - 4
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Hair salon
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Number of buildings/towers - 4
- Year Built 2000
- Elevator/lift
- ATM/banking
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Designated smoking areas
- Garden
- Accessible path of travel
In the room
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Slippers
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Balcony
- Private bathroom
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Pay movies
- Satellite TV channels
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
- Access via exterior corridors
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Special features
The onsite spa has 9 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a spa tub and a steam room.
The spa is open daily.
DiningBhukit Coffee Shop - This poolside coffee shop serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
At Sea - This beachfront restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
La Gondola - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Chang Thai - This restaurant serves dinner only. A children's menu is available.
Cafe del Mar - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this café serves brunch and lunch.
Merlin Beach Resort, Patong's small print
Also known as
- Beach Merlin Resort
- Merlin Beach Resort Phuket
- Merlin Beach Phuket
- Beach Merlin Phuket Resort
- Merlin Beach Resort Phuket Phang Nga
- Hotel Merlin Beach
- Merlin Beach
- Merlin Beach Resort
- Merlin Beach Resort Hotel
- Merlin Resort Phuket
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
For transfers, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
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Quick take, Red Wings vs. Lightning: Wings finally begin to regain their footing, poise and form
by George Malik on 03/28/15 at 04:42 PM ET
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The Red Wings hadn't won a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning since November 30, 2011, but today's game against Tampa Bay was supposed to be one of those must-win games that the Wings needed to both snap their seven-game winless streak against the Bolts and to keep the Ottawa Senators (who are visiting Toronto tonight at 7) and Boston Bruins (who defeated the Rangers 4-2 in a 1 PM matinee, closing to within 3 points of Detroit) at least 5 points in arrears of the Wings' third and final Atlantic Division playoff spot.
For the Lightning, this was supposed to be a pretty "easy win," a game that would sew up a playoff spot while continuing their dominance over Detroit while sending a message that--perhaps to paraphrase some of the Bolts' beat writers--the Bolts wouldn't have to consider the Wings much more than a speedbunp along the way toward a long, deep spring playoff run.
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by Paul on 03/28/15 at 12:11 PM ET
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via Ansar Khan tweets,
Babcock said he's not sure yet if Datsyuk will play. He'll find out either before or after the warmups.
If Datsyuk can't go, Cleary will be in the lineup. Babcock said he hadn't decided who'd be second line center if Datsyuk is out.
No changes on defense. Kindl is healthy scratch.
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The overnight report: Red Wings-Lightning set-up and more Babblespeak
by George Malik on 03/28/15 at 01:12 AM ET
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The Detroit Red Wings begin a stretch of 4 incredibly important games in 6 nights against the Tampa Bay Lightning this afternoon (2 PM on FSD/Sun Sports/97.1 FM), and while this game isn't necessarily as possibly playoff-trajectory-changing as Tuesday's 4-pointer against the Senators or Thursday's 4-pointer against the Bruins (both teams remain 5 points behind Detroit)--and unless the Lightning lose their last 7 games, and the Wings win their last 9 (see also: Wings have 2 games in hand on Tampa), Detroit's not likely to close the 9-point gulf separating its 90 points and Tampa Bay's 99...
But it would be nice if the Wings, who are now in a fight to earn the visitor's spot in an opening-round battle against either the Lightning or Canadiens (who have 100 points), haven't defeated the Lightning this season (last Friday's 3-1 loss was the Wings' 3rd loss of the season to Tampa and the Wings' 7th loss in their last 8 games vs. Tampa Bay), so it would be nice if the Wings skate into the playoffs having proven that they can defeat the Lightning at least once over what amount to three seasons' worth of losses-and-a-win-in-November-2011.
The Lightning are obviously in a different place than Detroit; they've won 4 of their past 5 games and 8 of 12 March outings (see also: Detroit, 3-7-1), and their 3-2 loss to Nashville on Thursday produced headlines like Bolts falls to Nashville, can't seal playoff spot instead of, "Our goalie can't stop more shots than the other goalie this March...again..."
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Prospect news: Marshall's NCAA career comes to a close; OHL, WHL playoffs underway; Griffins win
by George Malik on 03/28/15 at 12:45 AM ET
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The Red Wings have exactly one NCAA-playing prospect still playing as of this evening: David Pope and the University of Nebraska-Omaha will battle Harvard at the NCAA East Regional in Hartford, CT on Saturday (at 7:30 PM on ESPN3), and that's...
That's it now. Ben Marshall and the University of Minnesota dropped a 4-1 decision to Minnesota-Duluth on Friday, ending Marshall's NCAA career and casting his future in some real doubt as Marshall's senior season yielded 2 goals, 9 assists and 11 points in 38 games played (and those stats are indicative of his four-year career's worth of being an offensive defenseman who didn't necessarily produce points).
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Maybe, just maybe, the 'Abdelkder no-goal' might bring about some positive change
by George Malik on 03/27/15 at 11:28 PM ET
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Almost a week after it happened--as a Red Wings fan--I still don't give a flying *#$%@& about the hubbub surrounding Justin Abdelkader's broken-stick-shoves-it-in goal save exactly one problem: agendas of the article-writers and Wing-fan-provokers aside, by the letter of the law, the goal was in fact illegal, and it should provide an opportunity for the NHL to explore ways to get the call right by reviewing it.
Sportsnet's John Shannon figured that he could leverage some of his connections to survey general managers regarding plays like this applying to the proposed "coach's challenge," and he received some positive feedback:
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LeBrun: Hockey Hall of Fame bylaw change—> Fedorov eligible for 2015 class
by George Malik on 03/27/15 at 11:10 PM ET
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On Friday, ESPN's Pierre LeBrun reported that a tweak to the Hockey Hall of Fame's bylaws made Chris Pronger eligible for induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame this year, and LeBrun's Tweeted out a note about the bylaw tweak that might make Nicklas Lidstrom's induction this November that much more Red and White:
3 Stanley Cups, 2 Sekle Trophies, a Hart Trophy, a Lester B. Pearson Award, 483 goals, 1179 points, 176 playoff points....That's Hall of Fame stuff.
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Practice articles: Howard says puck-tracking needs adjusting; Datsyuk/Cole/Sheahan injury updates
by George Malik on 03/27/15 at 02:02 PM ET
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Updated 7x at 3:52 PM: The Red Wings' Friday practice did not bring good news: the beat writers reported that Pavel Datsyuk is "questionable" for tomorrow's game, that Erik Cole will probably miss both of this weekend's games and that Riley Sheahan will be, to quote coach Mike Babcock, "out for a bit" with an "upper-body injury" (the playoffs are near = no more injury clarity).
Given the magnitude of tomorrow's showdown with a possible playoff opponent in Tampa Bay, the Wings' horrible historical record on Long Island, and the essential-must-win natures of next Tuesday's battle with Ottawa and next Thursday's tangle with Boston, the Wings don't need to have an entire line of offensively-minded forwards out (the 4-non-roster-emergency call-up cap = Cleary draws in) while also battling defensive issues and shaky goaltending by both the would-be starter and the would-be back-up.
Jimmy Howard made some slightly strange comments after practice, telling the Macomb Daily's Chuck Pleiness that his issues with tracking the puck--which is an absoultely essential, fundamentally important skill for goalies--involve "little things" as opposed to being something minor that he needs to "tweak"...
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Practice Tweets/articles: Datsyuk skating 'on a line,' Cole out, Sheahan has upper-body injury
by George Malik on 03/27/15 at 12:30 PM ET
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Updated 6x at 1:32 PM: Sheahan has an "upper-body injury":
So there's a goaltending controversy this morning, something close to a coaching controversy, and the out-of-towners are salivating over the marketeability of the Wings' struggles.
What are the Red Wings going to do about it? We can chew off our fingernails worrying or wear our fingerprints thin offering our own solutions, but hockey isn't an interactive business in terms of coach or player decision-making, so...
We'll find out at a sligthly "late" practice, ahead of back-to-back games against Tampa Bay (2 PM EDT on Saturday) and in Long Island (5 PM on Sunday), with both games preceding a Tuesday-and-Thursday set of games against the closely-pursuing Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins.
The Wings took to the ice just before noon EDT, and bad news came in a hurry, per the Macomb Daily's Chuck Pleiness...
Riley Sheahan not on ice. Not sure if he's injured or a maintenance day. Waiting word from Holland.
And MLive's Ansar Khan:
Cole not practicing today, so he's likely out at least the next two games. Sheahan not practicing. No word yet on reason.
This much = good, again, per Khan...
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The overnight report: Red Wings-Sharks wrap-up; prospect notes, etc.
by George Malik on 03/27/15 at 12:48 AM ET
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The Red Wings' 6-4 loss to the San Jose Sharks wasn't more costly because the Wings "got help in the standings" for the first time in a long time: Ottawa, which is 5 points behind the Wings, lost 5-1 to the Rangers, and the Bruins, who are also 5 points back having played 1 more game than both Detroit and Ottawa, dropped a 3-2 OT decision to Anaheim.
After the game, Wings coach Mike Babcock, who's become a media-beleaguered gentleman during the Wings' 3-7-and-1 March schedule, chose to announce that Petr Mrazek would start Saturday's all-important showdown with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and you will have to take what he told the Macomb Daily's Chuck Pleiness about Mrazek vs. Jimmy Howard as you will:
When Babcock was asked if he had a No. 1 goalie he responded with, "I'm starting Pete Mrazek next game."
At the same time, Babcock told Pleiness and the assembled media that he didn't feel that his goaltenders--plural, because Petr Mrazek gave up two soft goals, too--were solely to blame for the Wings' issues...
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Quick take, Red Wings vs. Sharks: More like it or more like s***?
by George Malik on 03/26/15 at 10:15 PM ET
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With the Wings having just completed their 10th remaining game of the 2014-15 campaign, I've changed my mantra from, "Catch the Bolts" to "get a point!"
The Wings' disastrous March 3-7-and-1 record and game-to-game and period-to-period performances have deteriorated to the point that it's all but essential for the Wings to "go .500" to not drop into a Wild Card spot, and as such, the goal of earning one point every night might be a little more realistic than hoping for wins.
Thursday, the Wings placed fans on an emotional roller coaster that resulted in a 6-4 San Jose win and what was an exasperating, infuriating and incredibly frustrating effort in which BOTH Jimmy Howard and Petr Mrazek weren't good enough, NOR were the players in front of either--Gustav Nyquist and Tomas Tatar had 4 giveaways apiece, at least on paper, and 3 of Nyquist's giveaways yielded Sharks goals on a -11 team.
As a result, I'm sure that more of you are going to insist that Howard's incompetent, but you will see him on either Saturday against Tampa or Sunday vs. the Islanders, the coach remains the coach, friends, and the Wings' games against Ottawa on Tuesday and Boston on Thursday, with both teams 5 points behind Detroit, become monumental ones.
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Oly Fed News - Oly Fed Donates $100,000 to St. Martin's University
Funds go towards University Engineering Initiative 2nd Phase
Oly Fed has pledged a $100,000 gift toward the second phase of the Saint Martin's University Engineering Initiative. Saint Martin's University President Roy F. Heynderickx announced the gift in August. The initiative's second phase will fund construction of a new $2.7 million industrial laboratory building.
"Olympia Federal Savings' leadership gift provides important momentum midway through our campaign effort," Heynderickx says. "We are very grateful to them for supporting our vision of new facilities to support our growing enrollment in engineering."
Oly Fed has a long history of philanthropy and leadership with Saint Martin's University. President and CEO Lori Drummond serves on the Saint Martin's University Board of Trustees, and retired presidents and CEOs Wayne Staley and Ed Wack also served as University trustees. The bank has been a benefactor of past capital projects, including Cebula Hall, Charneski Recreation Center and the O'Grady Library, and is a staunch sponsor of the University's community events, such as the Saint Martin's Gala and Jingle Bell Run 5k.
"Olympia Federal Savings' commitment to giving back locally is certainly demonstrated with this generous gift," says Heynderickx, "and we thank them for their ongoing commitment to this institution and its students."
Katie Wojke, interim vice president of institutional advancement, says the Oly Fed gift provides a major boost for the initiative, bringing the second phase total to $1.5 million, more than halfway to the $2.7 million goal. "We are so blessed to have Olympia Federal Savings, its board members, and employees and customers as part of our greater community. Saint Martin's University relies on alumni, friends and organizations like Oly Fed to support our efforts in educating the current and next generation of students," she says.
Employee of the Quarter - Melika Ringstad
Olympia Federal Savings is proud to announce Melika Ringstad as our most recent Employee of the Quarter! Melika began her career with Olympia Federal Savings as an Intern in the Accounting Department in August of 2013. In November of 2013 Melika was promoted to an Accountant.
Melika is "a shining example of an extraordinary Oly Fedder", her nomination states. "She is positive (even when others might be feeling negative) and has the ability to influence others positively and help them find an alternative solution to a problem."
Her nomination states "I ask her questions and she patiently explains, encourages, and corrects me as I'm learning. Melika is a wonderful teacher and has made a big difference for me and my team. She speaks up when something can be improved and leads by example. She takes time to patiently train others and is a friendly, approachable person."
Thank You Melika!