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This guideline updates a previous version: American Academy of Pediatrics. Clinical practice guideline: diagnosis and evaluation of the child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Pediatrics 2000 May;105(5):1158-70. [60 references]
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
To provide recommendations for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Children and adolescents 4 to 18 years old who present with academic or behavioral problems and symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity
Evidence-Review Process for Diagnosis
A multilevel, systematic approach was taken to identify the literature that built the evidence base for both diagnosis and treatment. To increase the likelihood that relevant articles were included in the final evidence base, the reviewers first conducted a scoping review of the literature by systematically searching literature using relevant key words and then summarized the primary findings of articles that met standard inclusion criteria. The reviewers then created evidence tables that were reviewed by content-area experts who were best able to identify articles that might have been missed through the scoping review. Articles that were missed were reviewed carefully to determine where the abstraction methodology failed, and adjustments to the search strategy were made as required (see technical report to be published). Finally, although published literature reviews did not contribute directly to the evidence base, the articles included in review articles were cross-referenced with the final evidence tables to ensure that all relevant articles were included in the final evidence tables.
For the scoping review, articles were abstracted in a stratified fashion from 3 article-retrieval systems that provided access to articles in the domains of medicine, psychology, and education: PubMed , PsycINFO , and ERIC . English language, peer-reviewed articles published between 1998 and 2009 were queried in the 3 search engines. Key words were selected with the intent of including all possible articles that might have been relevant to 1 or more of the questions of interest (see the technical report to be published). The primary abstraction included the following terms: "attention deficit hyperactivity disorder" or "attention deficit disorder" or "hyperkinesis" and "child." A second, independent abstraction was conducted to identify articles related to medical screening tests for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). For this abstraction, the same search terms were used as in the previous procedure along with the additional condition term "behavioral problems" to allow for the inclusion of studies of youth that sought to diagnose ADHD by using medical screening tests. Abstractions were conducted in parallel fashion across each of the 3 databases; the results from each abstraction (complete reference, abstract, and key words) were exported and compiled into a common reference database using EndNote 10.0.4 References were subsequently and systematically deduplicated by using the software's deduplication procedure. References for books, chapters, and theses were also deleted from the library. Once a deduplicated library was developed, the semifinal database of 8267 references was reviewed for inclusion on the basis of inclusion criteria listed in the technical report.
Evidence-Review Process for Treatment
In addition to this systematic review, for treatment the committee used the review from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Effective Healthcare Program "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Effectiveness of Treatment in At-Risk Preschoolers; Long-term Effectiveness in All Ages; and Variability in Prevalence, Diagnosis, and Treatment." This review addressed a number of key questions for the committee, including the efficacy of medications and behavioral interventions for preschoolers, children, and adolescents. Evidence identified through the systematic evidence review for diagnosis was also used as a secondary data source to supplement the evidence presented in the AHRQ report.
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Evidence Quality
Included articles were then pulled in their entirety, the inclusion criteria were reconfirmed, and then the study findings were summarized in evidence tables. The articles included in relevant review articles were revisited to ensure their inclusion in the final evidence base. The evidence tables were then presented to the committee for expert review.
As with the 2 previously published clinical guidelines, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) collaborated with several organizations to develop a working subcommittee that represented a wide range of primary care and subspecialty groups. The subcommittee included primary care pediatricians, developmental-behavioral pediatricians, and representatives from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the Child Neurology Society, the Society for Pediatric Psychology, the National Association of School Psychologists, the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and Children and Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), as well as an epidemiologist from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This group met over a 2-year period, during which it reviewed the changes in practice that have occurred and issues that have been identified since the previous guidelines were published. Delay in completing the process led to further conference calls and extended the years of literature reviewed in order to remain as current as possible. The AAP funded the development of this guideline; potential financial conflicts of the participants were identified and taken into consideration in the deliberations. The guideline will be reviewed and/or revised in 5 years unless new evidence emerges that warrants revision sooner.
The subcommittee developed a series of research questions to direct an extensive evidence-based review in partnership with the CDC and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. The diagnostic review was conducted by the CDC, and the evidence was evaluated in a combined effort of the AAP, CDC, and University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center staff. The treatment-related evidence relied on a recent evidence review by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and was supplemented by evidence identified through the CDC review.
The diagnostic issues were focused on 5 areas:
The treatment issues were focused on 3 areas:
The draft practice guidelines were developed by consensus of the committee regarding the evidence. It was decided to create 2 separate components. The guideline recommendations were based on clear characterization of the evidence. The second component is a practice-of-care algorithm (see Supplemental Figure 2 [see the "Availability of Companion Documents" field]) that provides considerably more detail about how to implement the guidelines but is, necessarily, based less on available evidence and more on consensus of the committee members. When data were lacking, particularly in the process-of-care algorithmic portion of the guidelines, a combination of evidence and expert consensus was used. Action statements labeled "strong recommendation" or "recommendation" were based on high- to moderate-quality scientific evidence and a preponderance of benefit over harm. Option-level action statements were based on lesser-quality or limited data and expert consensus or high-quality evidence with a balance between benefits and harms. These clinical options are interventions that a reasonable health care provider might or might not wish to implement in his or her practice. The quality of evidence supporting each recommendation and the strength of each recommendation were assessed by the committee member most experienced in epidemiology and graded according to AAP policy (see the "Rating Scheme for the Strength of the Recommendations" field).
Strength of the Recommendations
A strong recommendation means that the committee believes that the benefits of the recommended approach clearly exceed the harms of that approach (or, in the case of a strong negative recommendation, that the harms clearly exceed the benefits) and that the quality of the evidence supporting this approach is either excellent or impossible to obtain. Clinicians should follow such guidance unless a clear and compelling rationale for acting in a contrary manner is present.
A recommendation means that the committee believes that the benefits exceed the harms (or, in the case of a negative recommendation, that the harms exceed the benefits), but the quality of the evidence on which this recommendation is based is not as strong. Clinicians also generally should follow such guidance but also should be alert to new information and sensitive to patient preferences.
An option means either that the evidence quality that exists is suspect or that well-designed, well-conducted studies have demonstrated little clear advantage to one approach versus another. Options offer clinicians flexibility in their decision-making regarding appropriate practice, although they may set boundaries on alternatives. Patient preference should have a substantial role in influencing clinical decision-making, particularly when policies are expressed as options.
No recommendation is made when there is both a lack of pertinent evidence and an unclear balance between benefits and harms. Clinicians should feel little constraint in their decision-making when addressing areas with insufficient evidence. Patient preference should have a substantial role in influencing clinical decision-making.
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics Steering Committee on Quality Improvement and Management. Classifying recommendations for clinical practice guidelines. Pediatrics. 2004 Sep;114(3):874-7.
A formal cost analysis was not performed and published cost analyses were not reviewed.
The guidelines and process-of-care algorithm underwent extensive peer review by committees, sections, councils, and task forces within the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); numerous outside organizations; and other individuals identified by the subcommittee. Liaisons to the subcommittee also were invited to distribute the draft to entities within their organizations. The resulting comments were compiled and reviewed by the chairperson, and relevant changes were incorporated into the draft, which was then reviewed by the full committee.
Definitions for the quality of the evidence (A-D, X) and the strength of the recommendation (strong recommendation, recommendation, option) are provided at the end of the "Major Recommendations" field.
Action Statement 1: The primary care clinician should initiate an evaluation for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for any child 4 through 18 years of age who presents with academic or behavioral problems and symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity (quality of evidence B/strong recommendation).
Evidence Profile
Action Statement 2: To make a diagnosis of ADHD, the primary care clinician should determine that Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV-TR) criteria have been met (including documentation of impairment in more than 1 major setting), and information should be obtained primarily from reports from parents or guardians, teachers, and other school and mental health clinicians involved in the child's care. The primary care clinician should also rule out any alternative cause (quality of evidence B/strong recommendation).
Action Statement 3: In the evaluation of a child for ADHD, the primary care clinician should include assessment for other conditions that might coexist with ADHD, including emotional or behavioral (e.g., anxiety, depressive, oppositional defiant, and conduct disorders), developmental (e.g., learning and language disorders or other neurodevelopmental disorders), and physical (e.g., tics, sleep apnea) conditions (quality of evidence B/strong recommendation).
Action Statement 4: The primary care clinician should recognize ADHD as a chronic condition and, therefore, consider children and adolescents with ADHD as children and youth with special health care needs. Management of children and youth with special health care needs should follow the principles of the chronic care model and the medical home (quality of evidence B/strong recommendation).
Action Statement 5: Recommendations for treatment of children and youth with ADHD vary depending on the patient's age.
Action Statement 5a: For preschool-aged children (4–5 years of age), the primary care clinician should prescribe evidence-based parent and/ or teacher-administered behavior therapy as the first line of treatment (quality of evidence A/strong recommendation) and may prescribe methylphenidate if the behavior interventions do not provide significant improvement and there is moderate-to-severe continuing disturbance in the child's function. In areas in which evidence-based behavioral treatments are not available, the clinician needs to weigh the risks of starting medication at an early age against the harm of delaying diagnosis and treatment (quality of evidence B/recommendation).
Action Statement 5b: For elementary school-aged children (6–11 years of age), the primary care clinician should prescribe Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved medications for ADHD (quality of evidence A/strong recommendation) and/or evidence based parent- and/or teacher administered behavior therapy as treatment for ADHD, preferably both (quality of evidence B/strong recommendation). The evidence is particularly strong for stimulant medications and sufficient but less strong for atomoxetine, extended-release guanfacine, and extended-release clonidine (in that order) (quality of evidence A/strong recommendation). The school environment, program, or placement is a part of any treatment plan.
Action Statement 5c: For adolescents (12–18 years of age), the primary care clinician should prescribe FDA-approved medication for ADHD with the assent of the adolescent (quality of evidence A/strong recommendation) and may prescribe behavior therapy as treatment for ADHD (quality of evidence C/recommendation), preferably both.
Action statement 6: Primary care clinicians should titrate doses of medication for ADHD to achieve maximum benefit with minimum adverse effects (quality of evidence B/strong recommendation).
Evidence continues to be fairly clear with regard to the legitimacy of the diagnosis of ADHD and the appropriate diagnostic criteria and procedures required to establish a diagnosis, identify co-occurring conditions, and treat effectively with both behavioral and pharmacologic interventions. However, the steps required to sustain appropriate treatments and achieve successful long-term outcomes still remain a challenge. To provide more detailed information about how the recommendations of this guideline can be accomplished, a more detailed but less strongly evidence-based algorithm is provided as a companion article (see the "Availability of Companion Documents" field).
An attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) process-of-care algorithm is available in the supplement to the guideline (see the "Availability of Companion Documents" field).
The type of supporting evidence is identified and graded for each recommendation (see the "Major Recommendations" field).
Accurate diagnosis and evaluation and appropriate treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
For benefits of specific interventions considered in the guideline, see the "Major Recommendations" field.
The recommendations in this report do not indicate an exclusive course of treatment or serve as a standard of medical care. Variations, taking into account individual circumstances, may be appropriate.
Implementation: A Process-of-Care Algorithm
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recognizes the challenge of instituting practice changes and adopting new recommendations for care. To address the need, a process-of-care algorithm (see the "Availability of Companion Documents" field) has been developed and has been used in the revision of the AAP attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) toolkit.
Implementation: Preparing the Practice
Full implementation of the action statements described in this guideline and the process-of-care algorithm might require changes in office procedures and/or preparatory efforts to identify community resources. The section titled "Preparing the Practice" in the process-of-care algorithm and further information can be found in the supplement to the Task Force on Mental Health report. It is important to document all aspects of the diagnostic and treatment procedures in the patients' records. Use of rating scales for the diagnosis of ADHD and assessment for comorbid conditions and as a method for monitoring treatment as described in the process algorithm, as well as information provided to parents such as management plans, can help facilitate a clinician's accurate documentation of his or her process.
Not applicable: This guideline was not adapted from another source.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Subcommittee on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Oversight by the Steering Committee On Quality Improvement and Management, 2005-2011)
Writing Committee: Mark Wolraich, MD, Chair; Lawrence Brown, MD (neurologist; AAP Section on Neurology; Child Neurology Society); Ronald T. Brown, PhD (child psychologist; Society for Pediatric Psychology); George DuPaul, PhD (school psychologist; National Association of School Psychologists); Marian Earls, MD (general pediatrician with QI expertise, developmental and behavioral pediatrician); Heidi M. Feldman, MD, PhD (developmental and behavioral pediatrician; Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatricians); Theodore G. Ganiats, MD (family physician; American Academy of Family Physicians); Beth Kaplanek, RN, BSN (parent advocate, Children and Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [CHADD]); Bruce Meyer, MD (general pediatrician); James Perrin, MD (general pediatrician; AAP Mental Health Task Force, AAP Council on Children With Disabilities); Karen Pierce, MD (child psychiatrist; American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry); Michael Reiff, MD (developmental and behavioral pediatrician; AAP Section on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics); Martin T. Stein, MD (developmental and behavioral pediatrician; AAP Section on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics);Susanna Visser, MS (epidemiologist)
Consultant: Melissa Capers, MA, MFA – (medical writer)
Staff: Caryn Davidson, MA
All authors have filed conflict of interest statements with the American Academy of Pediatrics. Any conflicts have been resolved through a process approved by the Board of Directors. The American Academy of Pediatrics has neither solicited nor accepted any commercial involvement in the development of the content of this publication.
Electronic copies: Available from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Policy Web site .
Print copies: Available from the American Academy of Pediatrics, 141 Northwest Point Blvd., P.O. Box 927, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009-0927.
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This summary was completed by ECRI on July 25, 2000. The information was verified by the guideline developer on January 3, 2001. This summary was updated by ECRI Institute on July 2, 2012. This summary was updated by ECRI Institute on April 7, 2014 following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory on Methylphenidate ADHD Medications. This summary was updated by ECRI Institute on July 23, 2015 following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory on the Daytrana Patch (methylphenidate transdermal system).
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PD: Woman attacked by dogs at Phoenix park
PHOENIX - A 72-year-woman is in the hospital after being attacked by dogs in Phoenix early Wednesday morning.
Phoenix police spokesman James Holmes said the victim was collecting cans at Barrios Unidos Park near 16th Street and Mohave when she was attacked by a Bullmastiff/ Pit Bull mix and four other dogs.
When officers arrived on the scene the 72-year-old had multiple, severe dog bites. She was transported to an area hospital in extremely critical condition, Holmes said.
The animals were still at the scene when one of the dogs attacked one of the officers. The officer fired his weapon at the dog's mouth, striking it. After hearing the gunshot, the dogs ran to their home near 12th Street and Buckeye Road.
Holmes said five dogs were involved in the incident, but the Bullmastiff/ Pit Bull mix primarily attacked the woman and officer.
The owner of the dogs was contacted by authorities and surrenders the dogs to Maricopa County Animal Care and Control, said Spokeswoman Melissa Gable.
Gable said the owner requested that the dogs be euthanized. The dogs will be tested for rabies.

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What Am I Doing? A Year-End Reflection & Confession
The Last Sunday after Pentecost (RCL, Year C, Proper 29)
November 21, 2010
The Reverend Paul Roberts Abernathy, Rector
On this last Sunday of the Pentecost season, the Sunday before the commencement of Advent and a new church year, we celebrate the Kingship or, more inclusively, the kin_dom[1] leadership of Jesus. A position of honor granted by his followers who for two millennia have understood that Jesus does not lead by force of violence, but through the influence of service. This explains why today we read from one of the accounts of his death; in its apparent weakness of submission, actually an expression of strength of one being true to his mission of love and justice, being willing "to march into hell for a heavenly cause."
In reflecting on this scripture, I was drawn particularly to those strange words of Jesus, who by a friend, was betrayed, by another, denied, on false charges, arrested, at a fixed trial, convicted, and then crucified. Words of prayer spoken, according to the Greek, continuously, on behalf of those who were killing him: "Father, forgive them."[2]
A part of me is inspired. Jesus, throughout his ministry, as I read his story, embodied compassion. Forgiveness seemed to be his very nature, even, it is not impossible for me to imagine, in his dying; the utter agony of it summoning, demanding out his depths the most intensely real expression of who he was. And as Jesus is my image of God and authentic humanness, I pray that, in the last conscious moment of my living, I, like Jesus, may utter words of mercy, so to depart in peace.
Another part of me is puzzled, troubled by these words. How could Jesus forgive his murderers? I confess to great difficulty forgiving those who hurt me, none of whom as yet has sought to kill me. So, Jesus' absolution of his tormentors feels too facile and too far above my human experience.
Still another part of me can see both sides, indeed, can be in both places: inspired and troubled.
All that said and aside, the strangest words are these: "They do not know what they are doing"?
How could they – the disciples who betrayed, denied, and deserted Jesus, the religious and political authorities who conspired to kill Jesus, the crowd that scorned Jesus, the soldiers who crucified Jesus – not know what they were doing?
Putting myself in a merciful mood, I can try to make a sympathetic case…
The disciples, fearing capture, ran away, taking flight on the wings of self-preservation. Perhaps Jesus miraculously would escape or, making a strong case for his innocence, would be released. It didn't happen. But how could the disciples have known?
The authorities, convinced that Jesus was a threat to the status quo (and he was!), did the responsible thing, fulfilling their obligation to preserve the social order. Jesus, in proclaiming the nearness of God, practiced justice and compassion, values at the heart of all social order. Did the authorities misunderstand him and, in ignorance, act? If so, then they didn't know.
The crowd, overcome by a mob-mentality, a tsunami wave of energy and emotion, all capacity for individual thought and action lost, thus, no longer rational, didn't know.
The soldiers, following orders, did their job; perhaps, having officiated over countless crucifixions, inured to suffering, especially of criminals, like Jesus. The authorities said so. That's all that the soldiers needed to know.
However, at a deeper level of human being, none of this answers my question: How could they not know what they were doing?
The disciples knew that Jesus was in trouble; the kind that leads to death. The authorities couldn't all have been of one mind about the danger Jesus posed. Even if we presume that a form of "group-think" prevailed, surely some of them questioned his guilt. At least one person in the crowd had to be unaffected, uninfected by the venom aimed at Jesus. At least one soldier had to have had second thoughts, doubts about the legitimacy of the death sentence. Or so I'd like to believe. And if so, then they, at least, some of them, did know!
But this, too, at a still deeper level of human being, doesn't answer my question: How could they not know? This is true given that demonstrable human reality: I do not and can never know fully what I'm doing.
I think and feel, speak and act always in a given moment, the consequences of which always follow and all of which, in any given moment, I cannot know.
Even more, I think and feel, speak and act always within larger contexts, most of which, most of the time are outside of my control. My cultural context, vast and complex. My relational contexts, involving others, you who have hearts, minds, and wills of your own. My institutional contexts, both secular and sacred, where, generally, others have established the rules and regulations, the rites and rituals. Hence, even when I know what I want to do, indeed, should do (as in doing "the right thing") I may not be able to do it. And, even when I, with intention, resources, and opportunity, am able to do "it", it may not be at all clear what "it" is. Hence, I always am aware of that deeply discomfiting, disturbing sense that I honestly don't know what I'm doing.
Maybe that's the point. None of us, neither them (the disciples, the authorities, the crowd, the soldiers) nor us, knows what we are doing. Therefore, we all need forgiveness. All of the time. If that's true, then forgiveness must come from a deep place, an eternal reservoir. Hence, Jesus prays, "Father, forgive them." The enormity of the need demands an appeal to something, anything bigger than we are. This was true, apparently, even for Jesus. Jesus, in the most wretched place imaginable, that state of being conscious of his innocent suffering and dying, needed to call on something bigger than himself to grant forgiveness to the guilty perpetrators of his senseless murder. Not even Jesus had it in him to do it alone. So, he cried out, "Abba (Father), forgive them."
If this was true for Jesus, then, on this Sunday marking the close of one church year and the commencement of the next, it is the heart of the gospel, the good news. We do not know what we are doing. Therefore, we know that we need forgiveness, ours for others and others for us. We also know of limits of our mercy. Therefore, we know that we need power greater than our own. As Jesus prayed, so let us pray that faithfully, frequently calling, indeed, crying out to that power – most days, most times – will be enough.
[1] "Kin_dom", being less monarchical and hierarchical and more relational and inclusive, is my chosen substitute for "kingdom".
[2] The gospel passage appointed for the day is Luke 23.33-43.


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As society progressively advanced into the 2nd half of the new millennium, so did the transgender community as well.
The International Transgender Hall of Fame was founded by Nationaly Syndicated Transgender & Transsexual Issues Columnist, Tammy Reed, in 2006. The Hall of Fame immediately inducts three nominees into the Class of 2006, Bibiana Fernandez, Bulent Ersoy and Julian Eltinge.
The three men that were found guilty of the 2002 beating and strangling of 17 year old Transgender girl, Gwen Amber Rose, were finally sentenced on January 27th, 2006.
Transsexual performer, Jacqueline "Coccinelle" Dufresnoy, dies at age 75 on October 9th, 2006. Dufresnoy was the star of the famous Le Carrousel nightclub in Paris in the 1950s, the same time that April Ashley and Amanda Lear were also there. Dufresnoy was hailed as the first Transsexual woman in France to undergo Sex Reassignment Surgery with Dr Burou in Casablanca in 1958.
Transgender woman, Kim Coco Iwamoto, was elected to the Hawaii Board of Education in November of 2006, making her at that time the highest ranking transgender elected official in the United States and the first transgender official to win statewide office.
Transgender woman, Theresa Sparks, was elected president of the San Francisco Police Commission in 2007 by a single vote, making her the first transgender person ever to be elected president of any San Francisco commission, as well as San Francisco's highest ranking transgender official.
The International Transgender Historical Society was founded by Nationaly Syndicated Transgender & Transsexual Issues Columnist, Tammy Reed, in 2007. Later that same year it merges with the International Transgender Hall of Fame. The Historical Society inducts 11 nominees into the Hall of Fame's Class of 2007
From 2007 to 2008, transgender actress Candis Cayne played Carmelita Rainer, a transgender woman, on the ABC prime time drama Dirty Sexy Money. The role made Cayne the first openly transgender actress to play a recurring transgender character on prime time.
The International Transgender Historical Society inducts 8 nominees into the ITHS Transgender Hall of Fame's Class of 2008
Transgender actress, producer and transgender advocate, Laverne Cox, makes television history when she becomes the first African American transgender woman to appear on a reality television program, VH1's "I Wanna Work for Diddy" in 2008.
In 2008, Cristan Williams donated her personal collection to the Transgender Foundation of America, becoming the first collection in the Transgender Archive.
Diego Sanchez became the first transgender person on the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) Platform Committee in 2008.
Thomas Beatie, an American transgender man, made international news in 2008 when he became pregnant. He wrote an article about his experience of pregnancy in The Advocate. The Washington Post blogger Emil Steiner called Beatie the first "legally" pregnant man on record, in reference to certain states' and federal legal recognition of Beatie as a man. On June 29th, 2008, Beatie gave birth to a girl named Susan Juliette Beatie.
Angie Zapata, a transgender woman, was murdered in Greeley, Colorado on July 17th, 2008. Allen Andrade was convicted of first-degree murder and committing a bias-motivated crime since he killed her after he learned that she was transgender. This case was the first in the nation to get a conviction for a hate crime involving a transgender victim.
Silverton, Oregon elected Stu Rasmussen as the first openly transgender mayor in America in November 2008.
Dr. Rebecca Allison was elected Chair of the American Medical Association Advisory Committee on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in 2008. Allison is known for her work advocating on behalf of Transgender people.
Male-to-female transgender pro golfer, Lena Lawless, won the women's world championship in long-drive golf in 2008. Following her win, Lawless was excluded from competing in future competitions after the Ladies Professional Golf Association adopted their "female at birth" policy. Lawless would later go on to file a lawsuit against the LPGA on the grounds that its guidelines violated civil rights.
Male-to-female transgender actress & model, Nina Poon, stared in fashion designer Kenneth Cole's Fall 2008 international advertising campaign. In 2009 she was cast in her first motion picture speaking role in director Dito Montiel's "Fighting."
In 2009 the Committee on Lesbian and Gay History, an affiliated society of the American Historical Association, changed its name to the Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History.
Chaz Bono came out as transgender in 2009. GLAAD and the Empowering Spirits Foundation were quick to offer praise and support for the announcement.
Diego Sanchez became the first openly transgender person to work on Capitol Hill in 2009, as a legislative assistant for Barney Frank. Sanchez was also the first transgender person on the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) Platform Committee in 2008.
Transgender Activist, Rachel Crandall, creates the International Transgender Day of Visibility holiday on March 31st, 2009. The International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual holiday occurring every March 31st, dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide.
The "Transgender Day of Remembrance Memorial Plaque" was erected in West Hollywood, California on November 20th, 2009 during a commemoration of The Transgender Day of Remembrance at the Matthew Shephard Memorial Triangle in the Creative City.
Transgender actress, producer and transgender advocate, Laverne Cox, accepts the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Reality Program for "I Wanna Work for Diddy" in 2009.
In 2009, Barbra "Babs" Siperstein was nominated and confirmed as the first openly transgender at-large member of the DNC.
Well known actor, comic and cross-dresser, Eddie Izzard, completes 43 marathons in seven weeks in 2009. The marathons were part of a grueling charity run for Sport Relief.
The International Transgender Historical Society inducts 8 nominees into the ITHS Transgender Hall of Fame's Class of 2009
The story of Angie Zapata's 2008 murder was featured on Univision's "Aqui y Ahora" television show on November 1st, 2009. Zapata was a male-to-female transgender woman.
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Registration is now up and running on-line for Smart Tan Downtown — Smart Tan's 17th annual convention and trade show Oct. 19-21 in Downtown Nashville.
The world's largest indoor tanning expo — with a trade show featuring every major supplier — once again is centered around Smart Tan's educational conference, with workshops engineered to help your business thrive in the future of the indoor tanning market. Parties, nightlife and entertainment are also a big part of the weekend.
"We've been at work constructing this conference with your input pretty much since last year's event ended, and we'll be publishing the full schedule this spring, but I can tell you we've really zeroed in on finding better ways to address the biggest issues facing salon businesses right now," Smart Tan Vice President Joseph Levy said. "We've raised the bar."
Event registration and hotel registration are now open by clicking here. Room blocks will sell out at all three host hotels, so booking in advance is advised. The Smart Tan Downtown web site includes links to hotel reservations, including instructions on how to get the special hotel rate for conference attendees.
Aside from indoor tanning's largest trade show with new products for 2013, Smart Tan Downtown includes:
Down-to-Business Workshops: Smart Tan's 2012 conference program is a hard-core workout for your tanning business — helping you firm up all aspects of your business with strategic planning and specific tactical suggestions for owners, managers and operators to improve all your operations, sales results, marketing approach, salon messaging, salon procedures, training utilization and overall professionalism. This program is designed to set you on the course to being a hard-core tanning leader with all the tools to survive and thrive in the tanning market of tomorrow. Look for specific details on the classes this spring.
Vitamin D Foundation Symposium: The New Science Vindicating UV Exposure: A half-day pre-conference symposium hosted by the Vitamin D Foundation, this scientific session goes into remarkable and never-before-seen detail on how the latest UV research shows clearly that the professional sunbed salon community is taking the right approach and that Sun Scare messaging about the UV exposure from indoor tanning is completely inaccurate. A distinguished panel of UV and Vitamin D experts presents research that makes the case for a new, balanced message more compelling than ever. Look for detail this spring on this symposium, which will be adjunct to the rest of the convention and will involve a separate fee.
Smart Tan's Friday Night Kickoff Welcome Reception: Welcome to Downtown Nashville — an exciting venue for our 17th Annual Convention designed to help you grow your tanning business, but also to have fun doing it. This popular opening mixer is a casual way to meet with your entire Smart Tan staff, meet with peers, get your on-site registration squared away and even let us help you map out your weekend.
$100,000 Give-Away Closing Session Game Show: Smart Tan's 17th Annual Convention ends with a big celebration and a big give-away as we play our own fast-paced game show and give away thousands of dollars in product from vendor partners in this event — including tanning beds
Smart Tan's 2013 UV Tanning Certification: Smart Tan's all-new UV Tanning (basic technical) certification has been re-engineered for greater retention and understanding. The first part of the course focuses entirely on the technical material your operators need to know to do their jobs — simplifying material to ensure comprehension and laying the foundation for every other form of training they will need to be professional tanning operators. UV light, skin, the tanning process, indoor tanning procedures, indoor tanning equipment, skin typing and the health effects of UV are covered in a reworked, easy-to-follow format. There is a separate fee for this bonus course. Operators in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon and South Carolina who have not already taken a full-day course may need to take a full-day course instead. Call Smart Tan at 800-652-3269 for details.
Smart Tan's 2013 'D Angel' Vitamin D Action Empowerment Training: Widely regarded as the most powerful grassroots market growth and employee empowerment program Smart Tan has ever created, the "D-Angel" certification program is an emotionally charged multimedia presentation that makes your blood boil — empowering indoor tanning employees to become your most effective tanning ambassadors and to use the power of social networking to change your community's perceptions about UV exposure and tanning. There is a separate fee for this bonus course.
Look for the full convention schedule this spring.
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Facebook has announced that they will be unveiling a News Feed redesign on March 7 at their Menlo Park, California headquarters. At 10 a.m. PST, the event will start and this time we know what they plan to unveil: "Come see a new look for News Feed," the invite reads.
The last major change to Facebook that received a press event was the slightly underwhelming Graph Search. We're not exactly sure what Facebook is planning to do to the News Feed, but we can take a stab that it might have something to do with a change in the way it displays. It will likely take a more mobile look.
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Arrowhead Lake - Facilities
Lake Arrowhead is the focal point of the 134 acre Lake Arrowhead Park Recreation Area. The park is owned and operated by the Town of Luray. Boat access includes a concrete boat ramp w/ courtesy dock. Shoreline fishing access is excellent around roughly 70% of the lake.
The lake also includes a large swimming area with a beautiful white sand beach. A fee is required to use the swimming area. A food concession stand operates next to the beach during the Summer months. For the hiker, there are over two miles of marked trails throughout the park.
Other facilities offered at the park include: Five picnic shelters, playground areas, cook out grills, horseshoe pits, a softball field, and handicapped accessible restrooms.


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Pool Update – Due to a required heater pump that needs installation, there has been just a slight delay. We should know more by Monday, January 20th and hopefully we can get back on track. Stay posted!
Lifeguard Training – IF all goes well with the filling / heating process, we will have Lifeguard Training at the Fulda Pool the weekend of Feb. 1st and 2nd or Feb. 8th and 9th. The target and first choice is Feb. 1st and 2nd so fingers crossed. If you or your child is 16 years old and interested in becoming lifeguard certified, please contact me ASAP. It's $200 for 2 days of training.
Knitting / Crocheting Class - Stay warm this winter by knitting or crocheting. For beginners to advanced yarn masters, this class is for any who are interested. This is a great opportunity to learn how to knit or crochet (beginner), to work through new patterns (advanced) or just an excuse to hang out (all). We will be working on individual projects. Please bring your own needles and yarn. There will be limited supplies available for those who need them. We can help you choose which supplies to buy or order when you come to your first session. Meeting dates: January 30, February 13 & 27, March 13 & 27. Time: 7pm - 8pm Instructor: Kristin Spittle & Jasmine Lund. Fee: $1/session Location: Elementary Cafeteria
Sr. Aquacise Instructor – Once the pool re-opens the ladies will need an instructor for the Sr. Aquacise class which is held M/W/F from 8 – 9 a.m. If you are interested in doing this, please give me a call / email and we'll discuss it.
ECFE – The Winter session begins Thursday, Feb. 6th . This is for ages birth to 5 and the cost is $25. If you would like to register or have any questions call Sherri Boehnke at 425-2736 or email her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Zumba – The Zumba girls would love to see you this year!! They have several classes to choose from: MH 6 – 7 p.m., WF 5:30-6:30 a.m., W 5:30-6:30 p.m. and no classes on Tuesdays. Classes are held at the Fulda Gym and are $3 p/time or sign up for a Punch Card $27/10 times. Hurry on in, there is a Biggest Loser contest starting in January!!
Winter 2014 Brochure – Done and ready for delivery … Watch your mail!! There are a few new activities for you to check out. Plus we have brought back the Babysitting Class, Firearm Safety, 4-H and iPad for Beginners.
Defensive Driving – The next 4 hour class will be Tuesday, March 3rd from 5 – 9 p.m. at the Fulda Elementary Library. Please, when you send in your payment, include your DRIVER'S LICENSE #. Thank you!
Thanks for supporting Community Ed!! Please direct any questions, concerns, comments to Jess 425-3562. All registrations & payments can be mailed to Fulda Community Ed, 303 N. Lafayette, Fulda, MN 56131. Make sure to check out the Facebook page called Fulda Area Community Education and Swimming Pool for updates!!
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Recent and archived news articles by Michael M. Grynbaum of The New York Times.
The Woman Who 'Totally Understands' Donald Trump
Hope Hicks, a former model and high school lacrosse star with no background in politics, has a huge job in a chaotic campaign season.
June 26, 2016, Sunday
Corey Lewandowski, Ex-Campaign Manager for Donald Trump, Joins CNN
Mr. Lewandowski, who was fired on Monday amid concerns about the campaign's financial and organizational status, has been hired as a political commentator.
June 24, 2016, Friday
Anderson Cooper Covering Orlando Shooting With Touch of Empathy
The CNN anchor has seemed to embrace an advocacy role in his coverage of the massacre that is rarely seen among top network anchors.
June 16, 2016, Thursday
Washington Post Is Latest News Outlet Barred by Trump
After The Post interpreted an insinuation made by the presumptive Republican candidate, Mr. Trump barred its reporters from his events.
June 14, 2016, Tuesday
Early Nomination Call for Hillary Clinton by Associated Press Sent Media Scrambling
The A.P.'s declaration, based on its canvassing of superdelegates, was an unusual way to crown the nation's first major female presidential nominee.
June 8, 2016, Wednesday
Television Networks Struggle to Provide Equal Airtime in the Era of Trump
News organizations wonder how to avoid a lopsided view of the election race as Donald J. Trump seems to relish airtime, while Hillary Clinton does not.
May 31, 2016, Tuesday
CBS Seeks Sitcom Success After 'Big Bang'
The network presents three new shows to advertisers, and all feature protagonists with the middle-age, white man blues.
May 20, 2016, Friday
Reviewing the ABC Upfront: Retro Shows and Shonda Rhimes
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ESPN to broadcast college football playoffsBy RACHEL COHEN
THe Associated Press | November 22,2012NEW YORK The college football playoff system will be televised on ESPN for 12 years once it starts after the 2014 season, the network said Wednesday.
The title game will be played on a Monday, at least a week after the semifinals.
The deal is worth about $470 million a year, a person with knowledge of the terms said. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the fee had not been announced.
Folks are going to love this playoff and the attention ESPN will give to it, BCS executive director Bill Hancock said in a statement.
ESPNs current four-year contract to air the Sugar, Orange and Fiesta bowls along with the BCS title game is worth about $125 million per year.
ESPN will own the rights to all six bowls involved in the four-team playoff system. Conference commissioners had decided that the two semifinals would rotate among those half-dozen sites; the four not involved each year will host major bowl games similar to the current BCS contests. The title game will be bid out each season through a separate process, as the Super Bowl is for the NFL.
There will be three contract bowls that offer automatic bids to particular conferences in years they dont host one of the semifinals: the Rose, Sugar and Orange. The network already had separate deals for the same 12-year period through the 2025 season for those games, which are affiliated with the Pac-12, Big 12, Big Ten, ACC and SEC.
The new agreement also gives ESPN the rights to the three host bowls, which will feature at-large teams along with the top squad from the group of five conferences without ties to a contract bowl. The sites for the host bowls are still to be determined, though the most likely landing spots are the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz., the Cotton Bowl in Arlington, Texas, and the Chick-fil-A Bowl in Atlanta.
Wednesdays agreement in principle includes rights for TV, radio, mobile, online and international.
Because of college footballs widespread popularity and the incredible passion of its fans, few events are more meaningful than these games, ESPN President John Skipper said.
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Betrayal is a negative experience in any relationship. You can feel angry, shocked, sad, or vengeful. Nobody wants to feel taken advantage of or otherwise made to look like a fool. A personal relationship impacted through an act of betrayal can lead to a break-up or divorce but what happens when the betrayal stems from the actions of a co-worker?
Trust is a precious commodity between people. You get comfortable revealing your inner self, and loosen personal boundaries to achieve a deeper level of connection. Working with people for hours each day offers a convenient environment to accelerate the establishment of trust and the freedom to laugh and complain about common problems and general organizational functioning.
Trust becomes a dependency in fulfilling job duties. When we have trust with a co-worker we want to leverage it in a big way not just to feel good about working together on solving problems but as a sounding board for gossip, airing dirty laundry without being judged, and ultimately a sense of bonding that reaffirms we are part of a team.
Then one day at a critical meeting with executives - it happens. Your trusted confidant/co-worker pitches an idea – your idea – to accolades, a truckload of respect, and probably a near-term promotion. All you can do once you find out is be transfixed on the impossibility that someone you thought was your buddy just stabbed you in the back. What do you do? How do you reconcile this action? What amount of conversation can undo this situation?
The worst thing? You have to continue working side-by-side with this person. So displacing feelings of bitterness, shock, disappointment, or anger is extremely challenging and you have to move on somehow. It takes time to recover from co-worker betrayal and it's even harder to stay focused at work unless you seek some form of resolution:
Confront the problem
It goes without saying that burying the issue won't make things go away. Mustering up the courage to say something (while keeping it professional) can be asking a lot so you have to be calm and ready to talk objectively. Always seek to understand versus attack to get your co-worker to explain his/her actions.
Question the motivation
Finger-pointing and a relentless attack of 'why did you betray me?" won't get you far in understanding what drove your co-worker to betray you. Sometimes it's an easy explanation (the person is a jerk), but often the reasons are more complex. You need to understand the circumstances, be sensitive to the co-worker's personal weaknesses, and other triggers that could justify the decision to betray you.
Strategize next steps
Getting over a co-worker betrayal takes time and is possibly irreversible. The odds are you need to keep working with the person. While you will be more guarded, you need to first and foremost not let the incident impact your work. Ensure your deliverables are met and you stay accountable to your results despite how you might be feeling. If you can find an intervention that will bring you back to tolerable working relationship, certainly try to do that, but ultimately you may have to settle for being civil.


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Things were sure exciting this morning when the Mayor Tweeted "Trade Coming" – Okay, so it was a bit anticlimactic with the acquisition of Daniel Carcillo.
But then later in the afternoon, THIS bombshell
Rob Blake is prime candidate to replace Hextall as Kings Assistant GM
— Helene Elliott (@helenenothelen) July 17, 2013
And later confirmed by the absolute best John Hoven HERE.
My first reaction was…..
What the fuck is going on??????
Where's the loyalty to Mike Futa (a former OHL GM), Ferreira, Solomon, Emerson?
This means Rob will be recommending to Lombardi that the Kings overpay for over the hill players who are past their prime and then not complain when they refuse to be traded to help the team they say they want to help in the first place?
Maybe Carcillo was acquired just so he could just punch Blake in the face?
This is a guy who forced a trade with the Kings, then came back, took 12 million of the Kings dollars, and didn't do what he said he was going to do.
What the hell is the obsession with this guy?
Rob Blake has made over 80 million dollars in hockey. Hey, Rob. GO AND SPEND IT!!!
Why are the Kings so loyal to Blake? He's never been loyal to the Kings!
If this traitor, if this un-loyal Kings player gets his name in the rafters, I will quit being a Kings fan and those who know me know how I feel about this. I may be an asshole, I may be a jerk, but I am one loyal motherfunker, and Rob Blake is about as loyal as Jaromir Jagr.
The Los Angeles Kings won the Stanley Cup BECAUSE Rob Blake was NOT part of it! Why change that?
If your best friend's girl cheats on him and he dumps her, and then she comes crawling back, and he takes her back, and she cheats on him again, and he dumps her yet again and then he takes her back AGAIN….? You dump that dumb ass friend.
From Pumpernickle over at LGK
"I find it funny that I am so opposed to the replacing of a man who had nothing to do with our organization by someone who has such close ties to it.
But here I find myself. Rob Blake is a traitor of the highest order.
His abandonment of this organization at a crucial time in our history set the club back a decade. He doesn't respect the logo, the fans, the city, or anything about why it is that for 45 years so many people dedicated themselves to a team that didn't produce results that their passion deserved.
Kings fans, the ones who have been around for a long time, are creatures of loyalty. In spite of all other indications, they stuck by a team. If this team was in most other markets it would have folded or been relocated many many years ago. It's something I'm proud of really.
Hockey in Southern California exists because of those fans. Rob Blake defines the anthesis of what makes those fans so great. His actions, to me, are intolerable. I boo him every time they trot him out on the ice for any kind of legacy events. I boo'd him every time he touched the puck after his betrayal, even when he was a King for the second time. I'd boo him if he was walking past me on the sidewalk.
I became sick when there was discussion of retiring his jersey. He defines what was wrong with this organization for so many years. I want him to have nothing to do with the club. Our success that we have now is a testament to the will of the people who didn't abandon the ship when things looked murky. To allow him to be a part of a team that will likely have a lot of success in the next decade is disheartening to say the least. Simply put, he is beneath us. The idea of him getting another Stanley Cup ring with a Kings logo on it should we win again is making me sick again. I have no love for this man and never will."
For years, that's the sound Kings fans made every time Rob Blake has touched the hockey puck. How could a once proud Kings Norris Trophy winner be the brunt of such fan wrath?
"He was our homegrown player," said Dave, a La Canada resident and fan since 1981. "He was the only player we had to hold our hopes on, especially after Gretzky."
Drafted in the 4th round in 1988 out of Bowling Green University, Blake made the jump directly into the Kings lineup and by his third season was playing in the Stanley Cup finals. Following two dismal seasons where he spent more time in rehab than he did on the ice, famed workout guru T.R. Goodman promised Blake he would win a Norris Trophy if he trained with him. Blake did just that in 1997-98.
In 1997 Anaheim Mighty Ducks' Paul Kariya held out for 32 games before signing a deal that paid him 5.5 million and 8.5 million the following season. 8.5 million in 1998. 13 years ago.
That same year, Sergei Fedorov held out, demanding a trade and saying he would never play for the Red Wings again. With 21 games left in the season Fedorov signed for 6 years, 38 million dollars after Detroit matched the Carolina Hurricanes offer sheet. The signing included a 14 million dollar signing bonus.
But Rob Blake is greedy?
In September of 1998 Kings President Tim Leiweke said, "We're prepared to make (Blake) the highest-paid defenseman in the NHL," following Al MacInnis' record 3 year 15 million dollar deal.
But that almost didn't happen.
Blake held out of training camp for 5 days before signing a 3 year 15.8 million dollar contract. The LA Times reported the Kings had a 5 year 25 million dollar offer on the table. This was the same year Matt Johnson and Jamie Storr held out and Aki Berg elected to play the entire season in Finland rather than accept the contract the Kings had offered. It was the same year Ziggy Palffy held out with the Islanders as well.
Rob Blake also purchased a suite at Staples center for $652,000 per year. He donated that suite to charity. Does that sound like something a greedy player would do?
The Times also reported that Blake signed for less money than his original demand, believed to be $19 million for 3 years or $35 million for 5 years.
"I know the NHL owners didn't want the Kings signing me to a huge contract," Blake told the Times. "And I think I owed it to the players around the league to get as much as I could for my position. I think the contract has defined the pay for the position . . . for a year, at least."
Fans are quick to point out Rob Blake's apparent greed, but Mark Messier held out and when his demands weren't met, he was promptly traded to the Rangers.
Scott Neidermayer held out in 2000 and then turned down the league maximum of 7.8 million in New Jersey to play with his brother in Anaheim. Why isn't he booed?
In 1998 Jason Allison held out and then was promptly traded to the Kings
Nikolai Khabibulin held out the entire 1999-2000 season
2000 saw a glut of holdouts. Bill Guerin, Anson Carter, Alexi Yashin.
When Andy Murray took over the Kings, the first person he went to was Blake. "Rob said they needed a little more discipline, some more accountability," said Murray. "I wanted to know if I could be a fit. . . . What Rob did was to give me a feeling that what I could offer was what this team needed."
Blake and Murray did what Larry Robinson could only do once in his four year tenure as coach. Reach the playoffs.
The biggest issue fans haven't seem to forgive Blake for came in September of 2000.
With his three year deal coming to a close, the luxury of becoming a free agent for the first time at age 31, and contract negotiations at a stalemate, Blake removed himself from the Captaincy. Dave Taylor, the Kings' general manager, said Blake approached club officials prior to the Kings' first exhibition game in Phoenix and his request was honored.
"When you're told you might not be around for the whole season, I thought it might be a distraction," said Blake. "I didn't want to remain captain if I wasn't going to be here in the long run. I just didn't feel it was right." Andy Murray took it a step further by removing all the "A's" that designate alternate captains.
But was this simply a negotiation tactic gone horribly wrong?
"Nobody relinquishes the captaincy going into a contract year," said JT, a fan from Orange since 1983. "Joe Sakic didn't do it. Chris Chelios didn't do it. Vince Damphousse didn't do it. He disrespected the captaincy, he disrespected his team mates, he disrespected the organization."
TSN's Bob McKenzie reported that the Kings had offered Blake a 3 year deal worth $7.5 million a year. Blake contends the Kings wanted him to play for $5.25 million. McKenzie also reported that Blake gave up his captaincy after the Kings suggested they might trade him if he didn't agree to a new contract.
According to Blake's agent at the time Ron Salcer, at the beginning of training camp, the Kings offered a "take- it-or-leave-it" deal that would have paid Blake an average of $7.5 million a season for the next three years. Blake left it. Salcer said it was "below market". "I was so surprised that it was their final offer" said Blake. "I thought negotiations were just starting. I thought we had the same goals. That's why I'm so surprised how it's been handled."
"In light of his refusal and the fact that Rob will become an unrestricted free agent when his contract expires on July 1, 2001, we must assess the long-term impact that Rob's decision will have on the club," Kings GM Dave Taylor said in the statement.
6 Days later, after a discussion with Andy Murray the "C" was given back. "I am captain of the Kings and I intend to be captain until my days in L.A. are over . . . whether it's [years] or a day or an hour."
"I thought about it, but I couldn't see disrupting things, hurting our team, putting myself before my teammates," Blake told the Times. "I have a contract for one more year that I signed, and that I must honor to the best of my ability. This team needs me. I owe it to them. I can only worry about what I control."
Here's where the real trouble started.
In October of 2000, Chris Pronger inked a deal with St Louis for 3 years at 29.5 million.
"It shows that the Blues' management is committed to keeping their franchise player in St. Louis," Ron Salcer said. "We haven't seen that commitment here (with the Kings)." The Rangers Brian Leetch was being paid 7.68 million and Detroit inked Nik Lidstom to 7.25.
In February of 2001, Blake's asking price had apparently skyrocketed to 9.6 million a season. The Kings said they couldn't afford more than 8 million a season for the 5 year deal he was seeking and Dave Taylor admitted that he was "actively discussing what he can get for Blake".
In a non salary cap era and with the Rangers and Red Wings spending upwards of 60-70 million dollars annually on payroll, Kings president Tim Leiweke didn't believe playing one player 20% of the teams budget. "If people want to cancel their tickets, I understand it, that's their right. But I don't believe this is a step backward. We will be active during this trade and the off-season to build this team into one that's consistent and competitive."
Since the 2000-01 season, the Kings made the playoffs once in the following 8 years. So much for being consistent and competitive.
Tim Leiweke also said if they can trade Blake for younger players with lower salaries, they can funnel money toward acquiring a top-notch goalie before the March 13 trade deadline or this summer.
That never happed either.
On February 15th, General Manager Dave Taylor flew to Minnesota in an effort to reach a compromise with Blake but could not because Blake was intent on testing the free-agent market. "When it became evident he was intent on becoming a free agent, it became evident we had to make this trade." Taylor told the Times.
On February 22nd, Rob Blake was traded along with center Steven Reinprecht to the Colorado Avalanche for Adam Deadmarsh, Aaron Miller, a 1st round pick and eventually prospect Jared Aulin.
4 months later, Rob Blake was hoisting the Stanley Cup.
He never did test the free agent market, instead signing a 5 year deal worth 9 million per season. What was ironic about the deal was that not many people knew the 5th year was Colorado's option, which they chose not to renew. Had Blake taken the 5 year 8 million dollar deal the Kings had apparently offered, he would have made 4 million dollars MORE with the Kings and been immortalized.
5 years later, and no other King wore #4.
When Colorado allowed his contract to expire, new GM Dean Lombardi opened his checkbook to Blake to the tune of 12 million dollars over two years for a 36 year old defenseman long considered past his prime. "He totally understands what being a winner is about." Lombardi said. "The important thing is to get quality hockey players and quality people who are winners.".
"I called Rob and told him that he had to come home," Luc Robitaille said.
During his press conference, Blake turned his jersey around, putting the Kings crest in the back and his name in the front. "It's spelled this way," he said, indicating the letters BLAKE, "Not, 'BOOOO.' "
But the second honeymoon didn't last long as Lombardi dealt away Captain Mattias Norstom. Then came the free agents that didn't work. Brad Stuart, Ladislav Nagy, Tom Preissing, Dan Cloutier and the trades of Michael Cammalleri and Lubomir Visnovski.
When free agency began, so did the soap opera. Blake claims he was never tendered an offer. Lombardi claims that Blake's new agent Pat Brisson demanded 4 million dollars. Days went by and teams were signing players. Blake, not wanting to settle for having to play for Atlanta or the Islanders received a generous 5 million dollar offer to play for the playoff consistent Sharks, a team Lombardi helped to build.
He took it.
UNREAL… This whole thing feels like an episode of the Twlight Zone. Now excuse me i need to puke
Dude, i might not wanna be a kings fan if they let that shit-bird come back here.
This is too fucking much.
I thought bringing Roenick back for that whole J-R-gument horse shit was an all time low but this would suck balls. I'm extra pissed because I had In-N-Out for dinner and I keep throwing up in my mouth at the thought of Blake having any say with how this team is built. At least Lombardi is still in control. No Sam McMaster at the helm… God, I hope Lombardi doesn't bail…
Shock, disappointment, rage … Repeat
This is such BS. He showed his true color long ago. GREEN. I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt when he came back, but he ditched the Kings again. I have no doubt that if he gets the position, he will use it as a stepping stone, get a few years experience, and then ditch the Kings for another office position with some other team.
Not much else to say.. This article states the well founded hatred for Blake more than adequately. I will never understand the Kings organisation. The fact that no player has worn his jersey number since only tells me they're going to continue to ram this motherfucker down our throats.
This is Lombardi's worst move by far. That is saying a lot.
His last two years playing for the Kings…he sucked. He was also a Captain that didn't make a difference, on or off the ice. He played a completely different level when he went to the Sharks…much more physical play and his famous hip check alive and well. He is all about himself….no more Blake for the Kings, my vote.
Where is Hextall when you need him…..oh ya he left for a real organization. What the fuck is DL thinking….let alone doing. This is it for the Kings we will not be getting better. I'm being positive too.
Flyers are not "real" organization anymore and haven't been for a while. They have no loyatly either, shown by the Richards & Carter trade. Since Dean got here and established a "plan" the consistencey has been that of a "real" Organization.
Hextall left because he wanted to go back to what he knows and loves the most in the NHL…Flyers
Hey Deano,
Fool me once shame on you……….. sounds familiar right?! That's about this Benedict Arnold mother fucker!!!! Kings fans forgave once but NEVER EVER again for this fucktard
Blake is coming back for a 3rd times a charm in regards to his chance to prove his loyalty.
Reading your article, Bigmouthbarry, shows me that Blake is not the only guy to be money hungry and in fairness to Blake he wasn't exactly part of a great Organization since McNall was arrested and Gretzky left. Lucky left too and The Kings were spiraling out of control. Dave Taylor was awful and Liewieke was just trying to figure it all out.
If I was Blake I would've of probably left to for the chance to win again. He didn't have the time to wait for Dean to rebuild and create what he did just two seasons ago.
This is absolute crap
i am in the minority but I got no problems with Blake.
Nobody comes down on owners when they buyout a player or bury them in minors its just business. When a player wants more money its greed or a lack of loyalty.
We became a much better team with Deader and Miller and if we would have used the draft pick well and selected a better prospect it could have been better.
That team was close to being special but as many other Kings teams that came before, it imploded. Deader gets 3 concussions in 6 months and is done. Ziggy blows out the shoulder and is effectively done. And Allison has maybe the first occurrence of the magical Flu Like Symptoms.
Who knows what happened the second time around my guess is its probably closer to Blake's accounting. Only because DL wanted to gut the team completely but wasn't allowed to and had his hands tied to some extent. I think he drug his feet and offered a lower salary and was praying someone would come over the top so the rebuild could move along faster.
When it comes to Rob Blake the Kings seem to have battered wife syndrome. FUCK ROB BLAKE!
My first Kings game was in 1971. I was 5 years old and have been attending games ever since. In that time no one ever screwed the Kings are us fans more then Rob Blake. So my only words to Mr. Blake would be FUCK YOU.
Man Barry.
Maybe Carcillo was acquired just so he could just punch Blake in the face?
was so funny to me I spit my Whiskey out everywhere.
Hey Matt,
I don't know if you check the comments on your older blogs, so wanted to repost this comment on the newest blog to make sure everyone sees it and gets on the same page regarding the Kings cap situation.
Matt, you blogged about the Kings needing to make extra cap room on the team before the season even starts because if players get injured, there won't be any cap space to bring up players from the AHL. I responded saying that was incorrect because in the event of player injuries on the Kings, those players will be put on LTIR, which will make them no longer count against the salary cap for the duration of their injury-stays on the LTIR, and thus clear up cap space for replacement call-ups from Manchester.
Then you responded to my comment saying that this wasn't the case because Mike Richards and Jarret Stoll both got injured during the playoffs, and they didn't get put on LTIR, and so that proves LTIR doesn't work when two players are injured (or something). I'm not sure exactly what you getting at, but here's my comment in response to clear everything up and hopefully have everyone understand completely that the Kings do NOT have to create extra cap space just in case of injuries, because LTIR DOES work no matter how many players get injured.
My response:
"Matt, this is also incorrect.
The salary cap, as well as the roster limit, no longer applies in the playoffs. That is why you see teams bring up tons of "black aces," players that, were it the regular season, teams would never be able to fit under the cap.
Remember how many black aces the Kings had in the playoffs? That's like 10 extra players called up from the AHL who, once called up to the NHL, had NHL salaries. If the cap still applied, that never would have been possible. All those salaries never would have fit under the cap.
So that is why Mike Richards and Stoll weren't placed on LTIR in the playoffs. There is no point, no need. You don't need to save salary cap space in the playoffs by placing players on LTIR because there is no salary cap!
Also I'm not sure if there is like a minimum days on LTIR rule, so if teams put players on LTIR in the playoffs, that could prevent that player from playing for a certain number of days. During the regular season, this is no big deal, and you do it to save the cap room. If it costs the player an extra game without playing, it's no big deal, it's just one game in the regular season, the player gets an extra day of rehab to be extra safe to prevent re-injury, and you save the cap room so it's fine, someone else gets to play.
But during the playoffs, you always want the injured player, if they're good, to be able to come back and play the first game possible. LTIR might not always allow that.
But again, that's beside the point because I don't even think there's such a thing as LTIR in the playoffs, and even if there was, no one would ever use it because there's no salary cap in the playoffs, so the whole point of having it is negated.
So to your post, even if multiple forwards get injured in the regular season, the Kings will just be able to put them (all of them) on LTIR, and call up replacements from the AHL, without the need for any extra cap room. LTIR will create all the cap room they need.
And once the trade deadline passes, the cap disappears, so then they can do whatever the hell they want LTIR or not."
Although, my black aces example may confuse some people even more because I'm not sure players even get paid for the playoffs in terms of their regular salaries and cap hits. I think their normal salary is actually based on the regular season. So that's kind of a confusing example. Maybe I shouldn't have used that example. But what matters is there is no salary cap in the playoffs, and there may not even be any salaries period, so LTIR doesn't apply to the playoffs or have much use.
So whatever you witnessed happen in the playoffs regarding LTIR was just misleading, and has nothing to do with the LTIR in the regular season and how it really works.
ZZZZZZZZ…I thought this was the FUCK ROB BLAKE blog?
no, concisemice has security issues and wants to be validated.
If this guy comes back, I'm done. I can't respect a team that does this to itself. Of all people to bring back they choose this hoser.
Makes sense to have Blake work the phones since all he did as a king was Phone it in.
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Anderson, K E; Siepmann, J I; McMurry, P H; VandeVondele, J (2008). Importance of the number of acid molecules and the strength of the base for double-ion formation in (H2SO4)m x base x (H2O)6 clusters. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 130(43):14144-14147.
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Sulfuric acid and water clusters are important for new particle formation in the atmosphere. Recent experimental studies demonstrate that critical clusters in diverse atmospheric environments contain two acid molecules and may also include additional N-containing molecules (i.e., a base). We use first-principles molecular dynamics simulations to show that the presence of two sulfuric acid molecules in (H2SO4)(m)center dot base center dot(H2O)(6) clusters is always sufficient to form a double ion, whereas a single acid molecule, even in the presence of a base, is not.
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