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BOE's Mervyn King Looks a Ready Scapegoat
It isn't every day that an ex-central banker demands his former boss's head. But David Blanchflower's call for Bank of England Governor Mervyn King's resignation misses the point.
Following the release of documents by WikiLeaks, the former Monetary Policy Committee member accused King of compromising the BOE's independence, by meeting with the now U.K. prime minister and finance minister ahead of the May election and urging them of the importance of swifter deficit reduction.
While the perils of a central banker meddling in fiscal policy shouldn't be underestimated, Blanchflower's argument is flawed in its focus on the Governor's alleged attempts to shape the current administration's economic policy (he also very publicly tried to persuade the now political opposition of the need for swifter action).
Far more dangerous is King's explicit endorsement of the government's plans at May's Inflation Report to commence budget cuts this year–a decision which MPC member Adam Posen revealed last week caused discomfort on the committee.
King's proclamation may have come at the government's request, but, by acquiescing, he has made himself a ready scapegoat should their plans turn out to have been too ambitious, or indeed not drastic enough.
If the private sector isn't able to sustain the U.K.'s fragile economic recovery amid the government's swingeing budget cuts, sparking a double dip recession and pushing up the jobless rate, that could cause King and the BOE's competence to be questioned, making the central bank's policy decisions less likely to be effective.
Likewise, if at some future date investors decided they were unconvinced by the stringency of measures to restore the U.K.'s fiscal health, shifting the focus of their ire away from the euro-zone periphery, King could again find himself in the firing line.
One would hope that the U.K.'s lawmakers would have more maturity than to use King's vote of approval for political purposes.
But it is no ideal situation for the head of an independent central bank to place his future, and implicitly that of monetary policy, under the thumb of the authorities.


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I've had/heard/seen this argument many times on blog after blog. So I thought it would be a useful blog post to highlight to upsides and down sides to each argument.
Conditional Comments
Conditional commenting is the practice of putting code in special comments in your HTML document that get executed only in specified IE browers, it usually looks something like this:
- Keeps hacks separate making style sheet look clean.
- Allows for automated validation of main style sheet
- Enables clean easy use of completely browser specific enhancement code like filters and expressions
- Is backwards compatible
- Encourages people to write browser specific CSS instead of writing better CSS. (broken windows theory)
- Decoupling of styles can result in more bugs when people forget to update the conditional stylesheet. Also bugs can be harder to track down.
- Is an extra HTTP request
Inline CSS Hacks
Inline CSS hacks are where you write *hacked* attribute, property pairs in your CSS using combinations of ascii characters to take advantage of bugs in different CSS parsers, looking something like this:
- Keeps hacks together with real code for easier tracing/debugging.
- Less likely duplication of code
- Encourages people to use hacks instead of writing better CSS. (broken windows theory)
- Stops automated validation of CSS as hacks are in the core code.
- Hacks can be unreliable and have adverse effects on different browsers other than the infamously un-robust IE family.
- Is not backwards compatible, if a hack gets fixed the rendering will break on later browsers
Ultimately it's a preference thing and you can spin these pro's and con's either way to support your chosen method of development, but once it's been chosen all developers need to stick with it. I think the important thing is that everyone needs to be vigilant that both are used with extreme caution and care as a last last resort in the CSS.
I see two useful things that could be created to follow this up to create the desired behaviour:
- setting up some code that analyses the amount of CSS versus the amount of hacks or conditionals, then having a theoretical limit say 5% that you are not allowed to go above for a successful build.
- Having a rule to write a detailed reasoned 3 line discourse in comments giving a description of why and in what circumstance each hacked rule is required.
Personally I opt of the conditional method, but that's because I have a bizarre obsession with automated validation of CSS. See CSSOrder.

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Faculty of the GI Division at Nationwide Children's are active in leadership and support of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN). As the preeminent professional society for pediatric gastroenterologists in North America, NASPGHAN strives to improve the care of infants, children and adolescents with digestive disorders by promoting advances in clinical care, research and education. NASPGHAN membership consists of more than 1,700 clinical gastroenterologists and scientists from across the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico and eight provinces in Canada, with expertise in digestive, liver, pancreatic and nutritional diseases.
The Annual Meeting and Postgraduate Course is NASPGHAN's annual forum for CME activity and presentations on the latest advances in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition. The event, held concurrently with the Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition Nurses (APGNN) Annual Meeting and the NASPGHAN Nutrition Symposium for Dietitians, is the premier gathering for clinicians, industry and academia interaction.
Nationwide Children's Hospital is proud to once again support the 2015 NASPGHAN Annual Meeting, which will take place October 7-11, in Washington, D.C. Be sure to visit our booth (#519-517) in the exhibit hall, during the Thursday evening reception, and during exhibit / poster presentation hours on Friday and Saturday.
Several Nationwide Children's faculty members are active with the organization and participating in this year's meeting:
|Carlo Di Lorenzo, MD, chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Nationwide Children's, is the NASPGHAN president and program advisor on the Organizing Committee. He also serves as council liaison for the Fellows Committee. At the 2015 meeting, Dr. Di Lorenzo will present "Nausea: Updates That Won't Make You Sick" during Thursday's Updates for the Practitioner, Module 3, GI Potpourri. He will also serve as a moderator for Friday's Plenary Session I.
|Ivor Hill, MD, MB, ChB, director of the Celiac Disease Center and Gastroenterology Section Chief, has chaired numerous NASPGHAN committees and served as secretary/treasurer. Within the NASPGHAN Foundation he has served on the Executive Board, and scientific advisory boards for GERD and celiac disease campaigns. He is currently a member of the NASPGHAN Maintenance of Certification Task Force.
John Barnard, MD, pediatric gastroenterologist and president of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's and chair of the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, is a former president of NASPGHAN and the current president of the NASPGHAN Foundation. Dr. Barnard serves on the NASPGHAN President's Advisory Committee. At the 2015 meeting, he will serve as a moderator for Saturday's Plenary Session II.
|Miguel Saps, MD, director of research for the Motility Center at Nationwide Children's, chairs the NASPGHAN International Committee. At the 2015 meeting, Dr. Saps will be the opening speaker at Friday's LASPGHAN session. He will also present "The Overlap Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: Challenges and Treatment Implications" during Saturday's Concurrent Session IV, Neurogastroenterology and Motility.
|Jane Balint, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist, co-director of the Intestinal Support Service and medical director of both the Nutrition Support Service and Clinical Nutrition at Nationwide Children's. At the 2015 meeting, Dr. Balint will present "Long-term Complications of TPN: Now That My Intestinal Failure Patients Are Not Dying of Liver Disease, What Else Should I Worry About?" during Friday's Concurrent Session I on Nutrition.
|Brendan Boyle,MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children's, will speak at Friday's Meet the Professor Breakfast about "Fulminant Colitis: Do We Need to Change Our Current Paradigm?"
|Wallace Crandall, MD, pediatric gastroenterologist and co-director of the IBD Center, is a former chair of the NASPGHAN IBD Committee and currently co-chairs the NASPGHAN Quality Improvement Task Force. At the 2015 meeting, Dr. Crandall will present "ImproveCareNow: Expanding on a Decade of Learning" during Saturday's Concurrent Session V, IBD.
Sandy Kim, MD, co-director of the IBD Center at Nationwide Children's, serves on the NASPGHAN IBD Committee. At the 2015 meeting, Dr. Kim will present "Post-Operative Management in Pediatric Crohn's Disease: How Should the Pediatric Gastroenterologist Approach this in 2015?" during Friday's Concurrent Session II, Inflammatory Bowel Disease I.
|Ala Shaikhkhalil, MD, serves on the NASPGHAN Fellows Committee and Nutrition Committee. At the 2015 meeting she will serve as a moderator for Friday's Concurrent Session I on Nutrition.
|Steven Erdman, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist and director of the GI Fellowship Program. At the 2015 meeting, Dr. Erdman will serve as a moderator for Friday's Concurrent Session I, Endoscopy.
|Anthony Alioto, PhD, is a pediatric psychologist at Nationwide Children's with an emphasis in gastroenterological disorders in children and adolescents. At the 2015 meeting, Dr. Alioto will present "Psychology and Gastroenterology: Keys to Effective Integration" during Saturday's Concurrent Session IV, Psychology I - Psychologically-Minded Care in Pediatric Gastroenterology Conditions. Later on Saturday, he will also serve as a moderator for Concurrent Session V, Psychology II - Bio-Behavioral Aspects of and Treatments for Specific GI Conditions.
|Rose L. Schroedl, PhD, is a pediatric psychologist at Nationwide Children's. At the 2015 meeting, Dr. Schroedl will present "Constipation and Soiling: Integrated Models of Care" during Saturday's Concurrent Session V, Psychology II - Bio-Behavioral Aspects of and Treatments for Specific GI Conditions.
|John Russo, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children's, serves on the NASPGHAN Public Education Committee.
|Steven Ciciora MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children's, serves on the NASPGHAN Public Education Committee.
|Amy Donegan, RN, MS, CPNP, is president-elect of the Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition Nurses (APGNN), and serves as the APGNN representative on the Technology Committee.
"The mission of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is to advance understanding of normal development, physiology and pathophysiology of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver in children, improve quality of care by fostering the dissemination of this knowledge through scientific meetings, professional and public education, and policy development, and serve as an effective voice for members and the profession."


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Shriner Donald Wierman wiped his eyes after tearing up while talking about the loss of their mountain retreat. As firefighters gained ground on the Chariot Fire Monday night in to Tuesday, the extent of the damage caused Monday when it jumped Sunrise Highway started becoming clearer. The devastation at the Al Bahr Shriners camp was overwhelming, while the Foster Lodge, which officials had reported as destroyed in an early survey of damages was virtually untouched, but a large building next to the lodge was destroyed.
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Pixar stories are the kind of stories that appeal to both young and old audiences with each story filled with humor, drama, and plain ole good storytelling. So, Pixar story "rules"? Yes, please.
Here are my top ten favorites from the list Pixar story artist Emma Coats tweeted. She learned these guidelines from her colleagues and they translate well to any genre or medium.
(from THIS post by David on the PixarTouchBook.com blog)
#1: Trying for theme is important, but you won't see what the story is actually about til you're at the end of it. Now rewrite.
#2: Once upon a time there was ___. Every day, ___. One day ___. Because of that, ___. Because of that, ___. Until finally ___.
#3: Simplify. Focus. Combine characters. Hop over detours. You'll feel like you're losing valuable stuff but it sets you free.
#4: Come up with your ending before you figure out your middle. Seriously. Endings are hard, get yours working up front.
#5: Finish your story, let go even if it's not perfect. In an ideal world you have both, but move on. Do better next time.
#6: When you're stuck, make a list of what WOULDN'T happen next. Lots of times the material to get you unstuck will show up.
#7: Pull apart the stories you like. What you like in them is a part of you; you've got to recognize it before you can use it.
#8: Putting it on paper lets you start fixing it. If it stays in your head, a perfect idea, you'll never share it with anyone.
#9: What are the stakes? Give us reason to root for the character. What happens if they don't succeed? Stack the odds against.
#10: Coincidences to get characters into trouble are great; coincidences to get them out of it are cheating.
Of course, no rule is hard and fast--they depend on the story and the writer as well as the situation. Personally, I like lists like this because I can say, "Yeah. That's right!" or "Ooh, let me try that and see if it does work.". Plus, Pixar knows storytelling so I'm more than willing to take writing advice from them.


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By PETER WOOD
The National Association of Scholars recently issued a statement that criticizes the movement, centered in offices of student affairs and residence life, to "educate the whole person." I am one of the authors.
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Published: Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 12:44 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 12:44 p.m.
ST. PETERSBURG | A tornado watch has been issued until 8 p.m. for Manatee, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Polk counties.
Earlier, a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for those areas. The warning expired at 12:30 p.m.
Parts of the Tampa Bay area have seen heavy rains as a result of the thunderstorm.
As of 12:30 p.m., Holmes Beach has received 4.18 inches of rain, while South Bradenton received 2.45 inches. In Hillsborough County, Wimauma received 2.44 inches, while Sarasota received 1.45 inches.
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ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) -- A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing a baby sitter who surprised him as he broke into an Orangeburg home.
The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports Cleophus Edwards was found guilty of murder Thursday.
Authorities say Edwards thought no one was at the house in February 2011 when he broke into the home. But Carolynne Hanton was watching four children, ranging from infants to toddlers.
Prosecutors say Hanton likely was stabbed after confronting Edwards. None of the children in the home were injured.
Authorities say Edwards was arrested after a probation agent at his home noticed a computer that was stolen from the house where Hanton was babysitting.
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Kyle Beach on Camp, fighting and nicknames
Friday, 07.9.2010 / 4:16 PM CT / Features
By Brad Boron - chicagoblackhawks.com
One of the biggest names at this year's Prospect Camp is 2008 first-round draft pick Kyle Beach. We solicited fan questions on @NHLBlackhawks, the team's official Twitter account, then caught up with Beach at Johnny's Ice House West to get a few of them answered.
What is the atmosphere like at the prospect camp?
– @I_Luv_Tazer_19
Emotions are high, guys are in great shape and working hard. Guys are fighting for a chance at the main camp. For me, it's a chance to compare myself and my game to other prospects and to make strides. It's also for me a chance to talk to people within the organization and find out exactly what they want from me going forward.
It's a great time to be here, especially after the team won the Stanley Cup just a month ago. The stands are full here at Johnny's today, and the buzz around the city during the playoffs was unbelievable. We owe a huge thanks to the city and the fans for all of the support they've given us. We wouldn't be here without them.
What happened for you to drop the gloves today [against free agent invitee John Kurtz]?
– @Lovethe88
He came off the bench and wanted to fight me; he wasn't on the ice, but he asked [Rockford head coach] Bill Peters for permission and Bill gave him the green light. He then politely asked me and I told him that I didn't have my tie-down on and I had to get it on. If he wants to come and be a fighter here, most times – if it's the right time – I'll be a willing combatant. It's just one of those situations where I was frustrated with my play today and he wanted to fight. If that's how he wants to come and make a name for himself here, I'll give him the opportunity.
Do you feel any pressure knowing there are spots up for grabs on the defending Cup champ?
– @ViewFromMySeats
I don't think I feel any added pressure yet. I'm sure come training camp when the media is asking about a "repeat," I might. But it has given me extra motivation to get myself ready and in the best shape I can be in for training camp.
The team has done it once, and we're happy, but I don't think anyone is satisfied. The Blackhawks have a great core: a great captain in Jonathan Toews and great players like Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook and Patrick Sharp. They were a really tight-knit bunch this year, and hopefully I can join that core this coming season.
Do you have any cool nicknames?
– @Love4theHawks
In Spokane, my teammates Ryan Letts and Mitch Wahl came up with the name "Birch." I think it started as "Birchwood," and slowly moved to something else and finally ended as "Birch." Here, it's just been "Beachy" or "Beach."
What have you worked on during the offseason?
– @tedgruber
I had the opportunity to be here for the playoffs, all the way through the Stanley Cup parade. It has taken away a little bit from my summer training, having been here for so long; I spent a week at home, a week training and now I'm back here in Chicago.
One thing I'm really trying to focus on is my quickness; I'm working on my first three strides, trying to get up to top speed. I'll hopefully be working with [skating coach] Paul Vincent here throughout the summer, working on my speed and quickness. As far as off the ice, I'm going to be in the gym five or six days a week working on cardio, quickness and strength. Obviously, conditioning can always be better. Come September, I want to be as ready as I can be.
What fact could you share about yourself that we might find interesting or unusual?
– @Lovethe88
People hear a lot about me and my personality, but at the same time, I've already talked with the guy I fought today, and there usually aren't any hard feelings after a fight. We both know that we're here to make an impression.
I think that's something that hockey fans don't always understand, especially at these prospects camps: yes, we're going to do whatever it takes to make an impact, but at the same time I'm rooming with the guy I just got finished fighting against. It's definitely interesting in that aspect.


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General Information What is SofTest by ExamSoft? Minimum Laptop Requirements Steps for Installing SofTest Instructions Technical Support Frequently Asked Questions
Rather than writing in conventional blue books, Albany Law School offers students the opportunity to use their personal laptop to type selected final exams using software provided by Examsoft.
Each student's information will be automatically sent to Examsoft if you have any exam classes that allow Examsoft. Each Fall, you'll need to download the latest version of the software from the ExamSoft website, www.examsoft.com/albanylaw and then register it. In the Spring and Summer semesters, if you DID NOT use Examsoft the previous semester OR if you are using it on a different laptop than the one you used the previous semester, you'll need to download and register the software.
In some cases, certain antivirus applications may block SofTest from starting properly or can affect SofTest's performance during an exam. If your computer is running any of the programs listed below disable them before installing SofTest and re-enable them after installation is complete. Before taking any secure exam, disable the antivirus software before taking the exam and re-enable it after exiting your exam. For instructions on how to disable your antivirus/antispyware application, click on the product's name below.
If your antivirus software is not listed above, please see your software's help for instructions.
SofTest software serves as a simplified word processor similar to Microsoft Word for essay responses. This software "blocks" all other Windows applications, thereby reducing the risk of violations of the student honor code for unauthorized access to materials that otherwise might be on a laptop's hard drive.
SofTest can be used on virtually any modern computer (i.e. purchased within the last 3-4 years). Specific system requirements are noted below:
You may use a netbook with lower screen resolution settings than noted above, however, you may need to scroll to see all the information on your screen. Tablet or Convertible devices other then Surface Pro 1, 2 & 3 are not supported.
A native Mac version of SofTest is now available. When you attempt to download SofTest, the native Mac version will appear, if it is available to you. In order to use SofTest on your Apple Macbook, Macbook Air or Macbook Pro natively, you must have:
Go to the ExamSoft webpage: www.examsoft.com/albanylaw
On the left Margin, you will login to the "ExamTakers" box
You will need your Student ID and password (which was e-mailed to you) to log in.
Once logged in, Click the "Download SofTest" link to download and install. (Disable all antivirus and spyware programs before installing.)
After Installation, you will be prompted to reboot. Please do so.
Once the computer reboots, SofTest will auto launch and you will be prompted to register. Note: If SofTest does not launch automatically upon reboot, please double-click the SofTest icon on your desktop.
On the the "Complete Registration" window, enter your Student ID and password then click "Register"
You will be notified that registration is complete.
Once registered, you should take the mock exam as soon as possible. By taking the mock exam, you will verify that the program is working as it should; and if you have any problems, you will have enough time before the start of the exam period to correct them. We recommend that new users use the Mock Exam feature at least once or twice prior to the exam period to get familiar with ExamSoft navigation and features.
The Examsoft website has a page which offers answers to most of your technical questions. You can also contact them by phone at 866-429-8889 or 954-429-8889 or by e-mail at email@example.com.
Q: What does the ExamSoft software do to my laptop?
A: This software simply blocks access to all Windows applications and provides a simplified word processor for essay responses. It also blocks access to the Internet and any instant messengers. As a proprietary word processor, you can only work on the exam once it begins and cannot regain access to any files or applications until you exit the exam.
Q: Must I provide my own laptop?
A: Yes, students must provide their own laptop.
Q: How do I get started?
A: All students are automatically eligible to use Examsoft to take their exams. Information regarding downloading and registering the software will be e-mailed to all students.
Q: What if after I install SofTest, I decide to use a different laptop?
A: You are able to download and register the software as many times as needed. However, you can only download your exam files ONCE. If you need to re-download your exam files, please see someone in ITS.
Q: If I use my laptop, will I be taking the exam in the same room as those using blue books?
A: Yes, we do not separate hand-writers from laptop users.
Q: Is it difficult, technically, to download the ExamSoft software?
A: No. Technical installation assistance is available directly from ExamSoft and Albany Law's Information Technology Services staff will be on-hand to assist if needed.
Q: What if I already used ExamSoft last semester?
A: You need to download and register the latest version of SofTest each Fall.
Q: What if my battery fails during the exam?
A: The rooms provided will be equipped with electrical outlets. Laptop users will be required to plug their computers into these outlets so as not to rely solely on battery power.
Q: What if my computer locks up during an exam and I can't get back in to complete the exam?
A: If rebooting does not correct the problem, you must hand-write the remainder of your exam. Your work is safely stored on your computer's hard drive and will be retrieved after your exam is finished.
Q: How do I create a backup if my laptop does not have a floppy drive?
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POSTED ON Tuesday, 08.9.2011 / 2:43 PM ET
BostonBruins.com -- Boston Bruins Head Coach Claude Julien said his day with the Cup brought the reality of what the B's accomplished a little bit closer.
"I'm going to say, brings you a step closer," said Julien. "It's still fresh in my mind that last game.
"Again, it's a little bit surreal, there's been so much stuff going on in between about the Cup and the preparations. I still don't think it's totally sunk in yet.
"You realize what you've accomplished. But I think that a lot of it will probably happen once we see the banner going up before the season starts and...[you] get your ring -- It kind of caps it off -- and that's probably where it's going to sink in.
"But certainly, for me, it was another eye-opener to see how many people, even in the Ottawa area, are die-hard Bruins fans," added Julien. "People that were out there again in a real warm day and had their jersey's on and waited in line for hours just to get their picture taken with the Cup.
"So it's pretty neat and a lot of fun and as I mentioned it was a very busy day."
Busy is an understatement.
"We just started off the morning and took the cup across the street to the Rideau Canal," said Julien. "We wanted to get a little family picture with [daughter] Katryna and [wife] Karen and myself with us by the Canal, and with the Parliament building in the background.
"It was pretty neat because the first time that Cup was won by the Ottawa Senators one of the players ended up throwing it into the canal.
"From what I hear the coach ended up having to fish it out," said Julien with a chuckle. "That's probably something pretty unique, but that's something that happened there, so I was right next to the canal where that happened."
Then it was family time.
"We ended up going to a hall, which my mother and father-in-law had reserved for their family and friends. And people that are close to them.
"So we just signed autographs and took pictures and had a good morning there."
From there, Julien and family went to his parent's house and a big surprise.
"After we won the Cup a few days later my brother and father who own a business decided that they were going to put that picture up on the garage door," said Julien of the more than life size photo of the coach holding Lord Stanley's chalice. "So I was quite shocked to say the least.
"But they got it there and we ended up hosting our side of the family and friends in the afternoon."
However, like most Bruins who've gotten some time with the Cup, Coach didn't realize just how many friends he had.
"There ended up being, obviously, a lot more people that showed up than we had expected," said Julien with another laugh. "So it was quite an afternoon to say the least.
"But you know we had a chance to out everyone thorough the line and get some pictures with the cup and all. And it turned out to be a really, really good afternoon.
"And then we just finished off the night with a private party and our close friends...in a private room and just enjoyed the rest of the evening with the Cup in our presence."
Julien admitted that preparing to celebrate with the Cup didn't come to him as easily as his daily work in the effort to win the Cup. After all, the players and coaches in the NHL live to compete, not celebrate.
"It's true," he said. "The first thing I said to [B's GM] Peter [Chiarelli] after we'd won is how I wanted to make sure that I was going to prepare the team properly for the next year and do what needed to be done in the summertime as well to make sure that our message is clear to our players and to all of us.
"So my head was already thinking that just two or three days after we won."
That said, there are moments during a Cup celebration which can't be produced otherwise. For instance, friends and family get to have their own personal moments with Lord Stanley, too.
In Julien's case, the most memorable might have been his daughter's time with the Cup and was caught by NHL.com's camera.
"Believe it or not we didn't say a word to her about anything and what came out of her mouth about touching it and about the winning it," said Julien. "As we say, truth comes out of kid's mouths, and that was her expressing her own feelings without us having even said anything to her.
"So I was impressed with her comments and her reply to those questions to be honest with you."
And Julien's having the Cup at home, brought the whole experience home for everyone.
"After everyone was done at my parents place, we took it in the house and put it in the kitchen and even my mom, my dad, and even a lot of my relatives said, 'Did you ever think you'd see the Stanley Cup sitting on your kitchen counter?'" said Julien. "And you know those kind of things really made it special you know when people take time to think how special that Cup is, and then where it's been and where it ended up.
"So no doubt, that part of the day and being able to share it with my family, for me, that was what it was all about."
POSTED ON Monday, 08.8.2011 / 12:00 PM ET
BostonBruins.com -- Last Friday, August 5th, Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli celebrated his 47th Birthday in style with the Stanley Cup.
"At my uncle's place there was [a birthday party] and they brought out a cake there at the end," said Chiarelli via cell phone yesterday afternoon. "And then we went to the Marshes Golf and Country Club where my wife and I invited friends for a small gathering...and there was another birthday cake there.
"So I have to get on the workout trail after this couple of days."
But it was certainly a memorable celebration for Chiarelli for his friends and family in Canada.
"It was busy day. We started at University of Ottawa Law School," explained Chiarelli. "Going into the day my wife and I wanted to pick two spots -- one for each of us -- we wanted to give back, and we wanted to share the Cup.
"I chose University of Ottawa Law School and kind of spoke about, one, being grateful about having received a degree from there. And, two, about how strongly I felt about a legal education and how it helped my career.
"So, we started the day there and there was actually a huge turnout [even though] it was very hot. But the dean of the law school introduced me and I said a couple words and then took a ton of pictures," he said.
The next stop was the Nepean Corona School of Gymnastics.
"[That's] where my wife [Alicia] trained and worked and where my daughter [Talia] trained for probably 15 years -- maybe even more," said Chiarelli.
"Then after that we went to my Uncle Robert's place for a couple hours and my dad and my uncle had invited a bunch of friends.
"And then we went over to [his wife's family's] house for a couple hours," he said.
Chiarelli said that his day in the Ottawa area illustrated the "magnetic" quality of the Cup.
"It attracts people in Canada," said Chiarelli, who described a simple stop at a coffee shop with Stanley.
"We were there and we brought the Cup in and we were getting some ice coffee and stuff -- sandwiches -- for us and a couple others and we weren't in there five minutes and word was being spread and other people from other stores and restaurants started coming and there were a bunch of cars coming in the parking lot," he said. "Word travels fast, especially up there.
"People want to see it."
But the B's GM was happy to share Stanley, particularly with his closest friends and family.
"Everyone, friends and family, felt invested in the Cup," he said. "That they all had contributed in some way. And I'm happy they felt that way and I wanted them to feel that way.
"You could really see that in their faces, so that was the common denominator for the second half of the day and that was special for me."
But don't expect Chiarelli to invest any more time in celebration.
"Oh no. That's it," said the GM. "It was a great day, and I hope to do it again next year, but it was real busy day and we were happy to spend it with friends and people close to us."
POSTED ON Monday, 08.8.2011 / 9:54 AM ET
BostonBruins.com -- B's Director of Amateur Scouting Wayne Smith and Ottawa-based scouts Mike Chiarelli and Jack Higgins shared a day with the Stanley Cup last Thursday, August 4, and were still stunned by the experience when BostonBruins.com caught up with the trio over this past weekend.
"I think every kid in Canada grows up dreaming of winning the Stanley Cup or being part of it," said Smith, who will begin his sixth season with Boston in September after spending the previous seven seasons with Columbus as a regional scout.
"It's something very special and certainly my dreams came true and beyond."
"It was unbelievable," added Higgins, who just finished his third season with Boston as an amateur prospects scout in Ontario. "Everywhere we went with the Cup - and we went a lot of places, it toured around the whole of Ottawa -- there were crowds everywhere we went.
"And if there wasn't a crowd when we got there, one gathered really quickly."
That much is certain. Chiarelli (B's GM Peter Chiarelli's brother) said he had 175 people in his backyard to start last Thursday's tour.
"It was a phenomenal morning. The weather was great. Saw a lot of faces that I hadn't seen in a long time that we invited over," said Chiarelli, who helped raise money for the "Do it for Daron" charity. "And everyone was smiling.
"There were perma-grins on everyone's faces and there was a quite excitement in the backyard for the whole two hours we had it. And people were cordial, taking turns having their pictures taken with the Cup.
"My wife and I stood back at one moment in the morning and looked and thought how incredible it was for it to be in our backyard. We just couldn't believe it, you know?"
Most people will never know and, as such, Smith, Higgins and Chiarelli used each moment of the day to it's fullest.
"We didn't mind sharing. We do lots of things together down here, so the sharing part wasn't a problem," said Higgins, who finished the evening with the Cup by stopping in to see friends in and around Ottawa.
"It was great. I sat back and couldn't believe it. Everyone was so excited."
The trio made sure that Lord Stanley's Cup made as many people excited as possible.
"We didn't deny anyone a chance to get a picture with the Cup all day," said Higgins. "Anyone who wanted one got one.
"Wayne even had a table on his front lawn so all the neighbors could come by."
Smith took over about 11:00 a.m.
"It started when the Cup came over from Mike's house," he said. "There was people at our house and we just spent some time here taking some pictures with family and friends and then we went to a bank, and then we went over to my favorite pizza shop...then we went to a sports bar."
But the most memorable stop was around the corner. Mike set the scene.
"Wayne had rented a couple of limos for the evening stuff and...they went through his neighborhood and there were these six little girls at a lemonade stand," recounted Chiarelli. "And one of his buddies who was in the limo said, 'Go around the block again and stop at the lemonade stand.' Which the limo driver did.
"They brought the Stanley Cup out and you can imagine the reaction of the little girls around the ages of 6-7 years old.
"And five of the six girls didn't say a word, they just ran to their houses to get their parents [to see the Cup]," he said.
Smith had an "aww shucks" moment when asked about the little lemonade stand with the special visitor.
"It was probably the best part of the day," he said. "This lemonade stand was just in the middle of the street.
"So I got out in the middle of the street and held the Cup up because they didn't have anybody at their stand [and said] 'If you buy lemonade free Stanley Cup.'
"One of the girls, my wife knows the mother of one of those [girls], she said they can't even sleep because they are so excited about what happened.
"It was pretty neat," added Smith, "All the cars just jammed up the road -- it was pretty good."
But Higgins, Smith or Chiarelli weren't surprised by the reaction.
"At that age they knew what the Stanley Cup was," said Mike. "And that's what it is in this country.
"Everyone knows what it is, and everyone knows what it means."
But what did it mean tothe scouts?
"It's just such a special trophy," explained Smith. "It doesn't matter who you are, you could be having the worst day of your life and you see that Cup and it just makes everyone smile.
"It just brings joy everywhere."
And Smith wants to continue to spread the joy.
"I can't wait to do it again, Bish," he said.
POSTED ON Wednesday, 08.3.2011 / 10:28 AM ET
BROCKVILLE, Ontario -- The Boston Bruins Doug Jarvis is a six-time Stanley Cup champion -- four times as a player, two as an assistant coach -- and asked to put those numbers in perspective the B's assistant coach said that each win was special and unique.
"I think that's especially so this year," he said. "I think the fact that there's been a lot of years go by since the Bruins have won, I think made it special.
"I think the team itself, I think with the character of our team and the chemistry, they were really a group that played for each other.
"You need to have that to have success and that's what we had."
"Character" is word that has been consistently used by those who have endeavored to describe the 2010-11 Bruins.
"I think one of the very unique things that I found with this team, this year, it seemed like whenever we hit a tough patch we really responded as a group to get over it quickly and I think that really paid dividends, especially when we got into the playoffs," said Jarvis. "Some people say the 82-game season doesn't mean much, all that matters is playoffs. Well, the 82 game does mean something because you develop as a team.
"I think during the year, when we hit those tough patches, we responded well, we bounced back from them, we showed a lot of resolve."
Jarvis understands resolve.
The NHL's iron man with a league-record 964-games played streak (with 139 goals and 403 points for Montreal, Washington and Hartford), Jarvis won the Selke Trophy as the NHL's top defensive forward in 1984 and the Masterton Trophy (for perseverance and dedication) in 1987.
But like all of the Bruins, the B's assistant coach said that his family has been his cornerstone throughout his career.
"I know for myself, without my wife Linda being the support she is and many times having to raise the family on her own during the long seasons that we have, she's just been, she's been tremendous," he said. "I don't feel that I would be able to be a part of these situations if it wasn't for her.
"And she's here today, unfortunately my kids aren't, we talked to them last night because we pulled out pictures from our Cup win in '99 with Dallas and obviously, that was roughly twelve years ago, and a lot has changed in their lives.
"They've been a great family and they've allowed me to do what I do and they've been a great support over the years," he added.
So, Jarvis' day revolved around his extended family and circle of friends. But there were a couple extra stops, too.
"It's a day that's going to be spent starting off with a lot of family and friends here [in Linda's home town of Brockville]," he said. "And this is unique, even for me, in the early years when I'd been a part of a Stanley Cup win, we weren't allowed to bring it home or have it for a day.
"So it's only been the last couple that I've had the opportunity, so it's such a special time to share with family and friends."
Jarvis' father-in-law was on the Brockville PD for 35 years, so that dictated Stanley's second stop.
"From here, we're going to head to the police department and the fire department and they're going to gather there with their families," said Jarvis. "I think it's neat when you can share it with the people who serve us in the way that they do, both of those groups."
And finally, private stops around the area highlighted the day.
"And then, from there, we're headed out to where we spend our summers and it will be more family and friends," said the coach. "We're in a small village and there's a number of them out where we live.
"So we're just going to pop into these small villages and let the people see it and get some pictures and just have a chance to experience the ultimate prize in the game of hockey."
And that's an experience that Jarvis knows very, very well.
POSTED ON Tuesday, 08.2.2011 / 3:16 PM ET
OTTAWA, Ontario -- The old proverb says, "You can judge a man by the company he keeps."
And the company that Chris Kelly kept during his day with the Stanley Cup was pretty special.
"The one thing that I truly knew I wanted to do when I had the Cup was take it to CHEO, which is the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario," said Kelly. "We had done things when I was with the Senators in the past.
"And just to put a smile on a kid's face or a parent's face -- for five minutes even -- was something that I wanted to do."
Kelly was successful in that endeavor and enjoyed a few fun moments with a young boy in Black & Gold.
"Yeah, one of the kids had a Bruins jersey on and he turned around and sure enough it was Donovan 22," said Kelly with a laugh. "I got the pleasure to play with Shean in Ottawa and I'm still really close with him. That was something special.
"I don't know how many Donovan jerseys are floating around but I'll let him know there's one!" he added with a laugh.
Donovan wasn't far away, and Shean, one of the most likeable Bruins of the post-lockout era, was quick to talk about Kelly, his friend and former teammate when he arrived at Kelly's Cup day barbeque.
"He was one of the most liked guys," said Donovan, who retired from hockey at the beginning of last season. "Guys were sad to see him go and couldn't believe that he got traded.
"Obviously, I didn't play this season but, turned into a big Bruins fan when he got traded to the Bruins and that's my team growing up, but it was awesome to see him carry the Cup and win the Stanley Cup.
"But I know they miss him in Ottawa and the dressing room," added Donovan. "He was unbelievable...[and] he was good in the community, so people are lucky to have 'Kells' in Boston."
That desire to give back was illustrated by Kelly's visit to CHEO and like so many of the Bruins who will have their moment with the Stanley Cup this summer, Kelly said that giving back to his home community was a major priority.
"I think we've made this our home," said Kelly of Ottawa. "We've been here for so long and had so many friends in this area, just to bring it back and let them enjoy it, but also keep it pretty intimate.
"I'm not a big flashy person," added Kelly. "I kind of like to stay in the background, but this is something special to not only me but a lot of people."
So, after taking the Cup to the hospital, Kelly invited about 200 friends and family to a local establishment.
"We just tried to get as many friends and family members together and enjoy. They did a great job here and hopefully it'll be a great day," said Kelly.
It was a great day, not only because the Stanley Cup was in their midst, but because the family could celebrate together.
"Yeah, obviously most hockey players won't be in this position without their mother or father driving them to practice, to games, giving them that encouragement," said Kelly. "That's the case with me.
"I'm very fortunate to have a great supporting cast at home with my parents and my brother.
"Obviously [lucky] to have my wife here too, who has pretty much planned this entire day and done a lot for me so it'll be great," he said.
Kelly added he's lucky to have a great hockey family in Boston, as well, and said that his favorite part of the Bruins Cup run was bonding with his new teammates.
"Just the whole two months of kind of getting to know the guys a lot better," he said. "Getting traded to a team is a difficult thing -- not really knowing people.
"But I found from the first game against Montreal to the last game against Vancouver, I truly made connections and friendships with each and every guy.
"That's something that I'll keep forever."
Just like his memories of his day with the Stanley Cup.
POSTED ON Sunday, 07.31.2011 / 6:29 PM ET
BRAMPTON, Ontario -- This time last year Tyler Seguin was not even a rookie on the Boston Bruins roster.
He was just a draft pick -- albeit a very high draft pick -- who had fought through "The Program" at Boston Bruins Development Camp, and would eventually attend B's rookie and training camp in the hopes of donning the Black & Gold and avoiding a trip back to juniors.
A year removed from those uncertainties, Seguin, a Stanley Cup champion, enjoyed his day with hockey's Holy Grail.
"I think you really want to share it with all the people...doing appearances at rinks and seeing kids," said Seguin, who appeared publically numerous times in and around Boston on behalf of the B's last season. And like his fellow Ontario natives on the Bruins roster, Tyler made sure to share the Cup with as many people as possible.
"I mean it is my first time, so I want to take it a lot of places," explained Seguin. "And you know, when you win the Cup you want to share it with your hometown and many of the fans around.
"It's pretty crazy the amount of support we get, even on the street in Brampton...so I want to share it with all of them."
But like many of the Bruins, a trip to see some extra special kids was first for Tyler.
"We're going to first start at [the Hospital for Sick Children] in downtown Toronto," said Seguin. "Then after that we want to take it to the City of Brampton, and just go downtown there and see if there are some local fans that want to come out.
"I'm not sure how many people are going to show up."
The B's forward's hometown paper, the Brampton Guardian, reported that over a thousand people showed up at Chinguacousy Park to get their picture taken with Stanley and Seguin.
Tyler also left with a set of keys to the City of Brampton.
"We are very proud of Tyler's achievements and congratulate him on his championship season, " said Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell in a statement. "As one of the youngest players ever to win the Stanley Cup, Tyler joins the long list of great athletes that come from the City of Brampton."
Seguin then made another stop to see some kids a spot where he and a lot of local athletes got their start -- Westwood Arena.
"I used to play hockey [there]," said Seguin. "It's going to be different, I'm really excited to see how the kids react when they see the Stanley Cup and hopefully it makes a lot of their days."
Judging by the numbers in Brampton's park and Etobicoke's rink Seguin achieved that first goal, but the second order of business was to take the Cup to a secluded spot to celebrate.
"After that it's going to be a family and friends event," said Seguin of the pig roast being thrown in a family friend's backyard. "It's going to be a great day.
"Hopefully it all works out."
It all worked out, just like Seguin's first NHL season.
"Yeah, I think you can definitely relax a little more," said Seguin, who admitted to some nerves throughout his freshman campaign. "I've been fortunate enough and lucky enough to win the Cup my first year, I know what it takes to get there and I want to do it again."
Spoken like a true veteran, no?
POSTED ON Saturday, 07.30.2011 / 8:02 PM ET
PORT COLBORNE, Ontario -- Selected by Buffalo (1st round, 11th overall) in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft, Adam Creighton played 708 games in the NHL with the Sabres, Blackhawks, Islanders, Lightning and Blues, but he earned an afternoon with the Stanley Cup as a pro scout for the Boston Bruins.
"Yeah, it's very special," said Creighton at his home, prior to the arrival of the Cup. "I played for 14 years and never -- I guess the closest I came was two semifinals -- and you realize how hard it is to win it and that's why I think that, for me, I really appreciate what the players have done and how hard they worked."
Creighton talked about Stanley Cup Final and watching Game 7 in Vancouver.
"It was very special to be there for the last series, very exciting, especially the games in Boston and then the final game, it was great," he said. "I think that, as a former player, I realize what these guys put into playing and going through what they've gone through and it's just so hard, it was such a satisfying moment to see that our team followed through with it and the guys on the ice really, they really came through."
However, it's the support staff of coaches, executives, trainers, medical personnel and, of course, scouts that put the players that became the 2011 Stanley Cup Champions on the ice.
So, obviously, the team-behind-the-team came through, too.
"Now that I'm a scout, you still have that same work ethic you did when you were a player but it's a little different. I mean, you don't have to get your nose dirty, you just have to get in your car and drive and make sure you see some of these players and you get the right ones," he said.
"So far we've been pretty good."
Some would say they've been very good, in fact, and surely that's why Creighton found himself on the phone with representatives from the Hockey Hall of Fame to arrange his schedule with Stanley.
"Well I only learned a couple of days ago so it was kind of hectic," said Creighton with trademark big smile. "My wife was a little taken back. She was like, 'What are we going to do? We have two days to plan something!'
"That's why say thank God we had the Canal Days here and it's really going to work out good and they'll be probably [a lot of] people down there and then we've a got a little party planned after."
Canal Days?
"Well actually, you came at the right time. It's actually our busiest time of the year," said Creighton. "If you drive through Port Colborn you'll see that the canal that kind of splits the city, or the town.
"They have a little get together every year and it brings in a lot of people and they do a lot of different things. It's sort of like a carnival atmosphere and we'll be heading down there and going right through the town and we'll be in the boat going through the canal and it'll take us to the park and then we'll be doing the stuff at the park with the Cup."
There's always a carnival atmosphere around the Cup, and Creighton admitted that being able to add to his neighbor's excitement at their special time of year raised his own joy a notch.
You see, the people around here particularly local boy made good Daniel Paille (who mentioned Creighton several times during his time with the Cup) think the world of Adam. And he thinks the world of his community, too.
"Well I think it's kind of special. For me to have Danny say nice things about me, it just kind of makes me feel good," said Creighton. "But it's something within the last two weeks the Cup has been in three little towns around this area...It's a special thing for these little towns.
"I think that they have a lot of kids playing hockey and they kids get to see it and I think there's a lot of Boston fans around here, too, so it's kind of nice."
Creighton threw the nice praise right back at his neighbor from nearby Welland.
"I've known [Paille] since he was a young kid and playing Junior in Guelph and he's always a hard working guy and a very good person. Those are the type of qualities I think we has management or scouting staff, we look for in players -- more along the character lines," explained Creighton. "And that's what shows me that -- here's a guy that hit an up and down season and he really came through in the playoffs.
"So, along with all the other guys but it's all about character and I think that just shows that he has very good character."
Judging by Creighton's answers to BostonBruins.com's questions, that character isn't only reserved for the ice-bound Bruins.
As such, the ever-humble scout made sure to point out that he represents an organization that prides itself on a particular way of doing things and said that he was pleased to represent that methodology.
"I think it's great and I only have the Bruins to thank for it," said Creighton of the honor. "Right from Mr. Jacobs to the players to the management to everybody who was involved.
"It's kind of gratifying to be able to have this and kind of show it off.
"Like I said, it doesn't happen very often and it's been a whirlwind spring, but it's been great and I've enjoyed it," added Creighton, again with a big smile. "And i think that, now it's been in three little towns here, so if I didn't give it to the people here, I think I'd probably be getting a lot of grief for it."
POSTED ON Friday, 07.29.2011 / 6:21 PM ET
KITCHENER, Ontario -- During the season, Gregory Campbell is one of the players that the media goes to when they need a thorough explanation of what is going on -- right or wrong -- with the Bruins.
But it was Campbell's reply to the question, "What will you do with the Stanley Cup?" that was one of his best answers to date.
"Well, I got the Cup early and just took a couple of pictures around the house," explained Campbell during a break in his day with Lord Stanley's silver bowl on July 29. "I wanted to get those pictures out of the way."
Campbell had a few important tasks to complete before his celebrating began in the afternoon.
"I felt like I've been so lucky and privileged and blessed to be able to win this thing, and to be able to do something I love on a daily basis," he said. "So I felt like it was important for me to give a little bit of the joy I felt in winning this thing back to some people, so I wanted to take it to a hospital -- specifically a children's hospital -- where those kids are fighting a much bigger fight than we had to, to win this thing.
"If they can receive a little joy from this thing, the Stanley Cup, that gives me joy and makes me happy that they can share in my experience."
Thanks to Campbell, many children at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener had their own special experience with the Cup and, for a short moment, the joy that they felt when they got to touch the Stanley Cup or meet Campbell might just have helped the patients and their families forget the more serious circumstances that saw them spending time in a hospital.
"The Stanley Cup is something that is so important to Canadians and it's something that you grow up with," said Campbell. "Many kids grew up playing hockey and wanting to win it, so it's definitely a thrill, I think, for me to be able to share my experiences with other kids and specifically kids that are having a tough time right now.
"So I wanted to do something like that."
Also important was to remember two people who made a distinct impact on his life -- Bob and Anne Slipec.
"We went on to see my billet family, in Waterloo," said Campbell. "Although I only spent a year with them, it really left a big mark on my life and my career and have been two very influential people on me, just how they took me in and treated me as their own son.
"I definitely wanted to let them experience it, as well," he continued. "I feel like it's important when you win something and when you have success, that , you [realize] I didn't do it alone.
"There's a lot of people that helped me win this, specifically the people that I want involved in my day today."
And that's why Campbell's Cup day began in the Kitchener/Waterloo area of Ontario.
"Well, I obviously played part of my junior career in Kitchener, so I was fortunate enough to win a Memorial Cup with this team, in this city," said the Bruins center. "And as you know, now, going through the experience that we had with Boston, when you win something in that city, you always hold a special thought for that city, and I have done that in Kitchener.
"It was a place that, although it's not my place of birth or a place that I grew up in, it's really become home for me.
"Playing here, meeting a lot of friends here. I had a lot of special moments here and I thought that it was a good thought to have a home base, and really have come to enjoy it over the years," he said.
After his time with his host family and the children, Campbell moved on to his parents' farm just a few miles and minutes down the highway.
"Obviously, I grew up everywhere, but it's always been a place, my parents were both born there, and it's been a place every summer we've returned back there," said Campbell, whose father Colin played and coached in the National Hockey League and is now the Director of Hockey Operations for the NHL.
"Moving around my entire life, it's an area I could call home...and there's something about small towns and the feel that you get when you go into a small town, and it's definitely an area that I've grown to love."
Chemistry is important for any team and Campbell said that is one of the reasons the B's took home hockey's Holy Grail in June.
"One of the major reasons why we won is that everybody was so close on that team and wanted to play for each other," he said.
Team Campbell certainly has chemistry, too. Maybe that's why the clan has two Stanley Cups to celebrate (Colin won as an assistant coach with the New York Rangers in 1994).
"Well I think everybody shares the same experience growing up, playing hockey. It takes a lot of sacrifice and it's not just us -- the players -- sacrificing, it's your parents who are driving you places, its your sisters who are taking a back seat while your parents are at a tournament with you. It's the support that you receive along the way because anyone who plays sports, anyone who plays hockey, can tell you that it's not all the fun that it's worked out to be," said Campbell. "There's a lot of times where things are tough and you need that support, you need that unconditional love from your family that kind of grounds you a little bit.
"For me, as I said earlier, it's important to share my joy with the people that helped me achieve winning the Stanley Cup, and that's none other than my family.
"Along the way I've had tremendous support from my extended family and all my friends, so the people that I wanted involved in my day are people that have touched me along the way."
POSTED ON Thursday, 07.28.2011 / 9:16 PM ET
GUELPH, Ontario -- Rich Peverley's time with the Stanley Cup began in the basement of his home, where his family gathered to take professional photographs with the world's most well known still life.
"Well I'm just enjoying some time now, alone [at home]," he said when BostonBruins.com visited Guelph this morning.
"When I first came here I spent some time with the family and then the whole circus came to town and we got all of our family here and getting pictures," continued the forward. "Then we're going to head to the rink downtown and we're going to bring it to the city and hopefully everybody in the city is able to enjoy it.
"Then, I'll have a little private get together later just for family and friends."
But like his predecessors on this Ontario swing with Stanley -- Nathan Horton, Shawn Thornton and Daniel Paille -- Peverley sought to give back to the hockey-loving community. So before that private affair, Peverley invited some 2300 friends to the local arena, Guelph's Sleeman Centre, the home of the OHL's Guelph Storm.
"We're going to the major/junior arena," said Peverley when asked why make the indoor stop. "I just felt that, especially on a [cloudy] day like today, I was kind of prepared if it was raining and we could get as many people in as possible.
"We just wanted to have everyone get a chance to see it."
And see it they did. Fans lined the floor of the rink, everyone who entered the arena came away with Peverley's autograph and a picture and a having been able to touch the Cup.
"I was really nervous last night and nervous just for the day," said Peverley even before the Cup left for the rink. "So, once it got here this morning I was so excited and I just kind of had a permanent smile on my face.
"It's been a lot of fun."
However, Peverley chose to keep the rest of his day for his closest, most beloved fans.
"Well, for my family it's been [a long season]. My wife and my daughter, they go through a lot throughout the playoffs and my wife does a lot," he said. "To have a little bit of alone time with her is important and her parents and my parents, they both contribute a lot of their time to help us throughout the year, especially this year getting traded.
"I think it's important that they're recognized and get a little bit of time to spend some time with it, too."
Asked whether the Bruins short summer was a mixed bag for him, particularly with training camp looming larger and larger on the horizon, Peverley was quick to say, "Well I'm just looking at it as good, I'm not really going to take it as bad. I'd rather be playing than working out.
"I came here and we started working out but I'm enjoying the summer. We still have a little bit of time left and you just have to let your mind rest.
"It's a long season and hopefully the same for next year," he said.
POSTED ON Wednesday, 07.27.2011 / 9:30 PM ET
WELLAND, Ontario -- Every day with the Stanley Cup is different.
In contrast to his linemate Shawn Thornton's free form day on Tuesday, nearly every minute of Daniel Paille's time with the Stanley Cup was scripted and that's why Paille and his pals were on the move early on Wednesday morning.
Paille's friends and family left a local parking lot at 7:00 a.m. for a full day with the Cup and didn't reach their final destination (a local eatery) until past 6:00 p.m.
"Obviously, I was as busy as I thought I would be today," said Paille. "But every significant event meant something different in my life, so for me it was a great experience all around."
However, like Thornton, who was the first player to take the Cup up Toronto's CN Tower, Paille made some history of his own and was also the first player to take Lord Stanley's chalice to another famous spot in Ontario.
"The first thing I did was to take it on the Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls," explained the B's wing. "It was something I always wanted to do.
"I [was on the boat] as a kid and I always wanted to go back and this kind of just gave me another reason."
Then it was time for Paille to travel to his hometown of Welland.
"I was honored today at the downtown City Hall," he said of "Daniel Paille Day" in Welland.
"I was tremendously honored with how that all played out."
The local ice rink was next, and Paille drove onto the bare floor of Welland Arena in a Black & Gold convertible and paid homage to the men who were behind the benches as he went through minor hockey.
"I invited all of my coaches," said Paille, who also mingled with hundreds of fans and youth hockey players. "I got share the Cup with all of them."
Finally, across town, Paille brought the Cup to a nursing home facility -- Foyer Richelieu.
"I decided to bring it to a retirement home. My grandmother was here, years back, and she passed [away]. And I know that my family is very...involved with this community here at the retirement home," he said.
"I think that people tend to forget the excitement and joy that senior citizens have for everybody," added Paille. "So, it was something for me to try and get a little smile out of them."
Smiles were a permanent fixture on the faces of the people who got to touch the Stanley Cup thanks to Paille's path in and around the Niagara Fall region.
"I was definitely excited with everything I did," said Paille. "Everyone was appreciative and realized that I was on a schedule to follow, but it was nice just to see everyone be happy just to see the Stanley Cup.
"To be a part of it was something special."
And just like every Bruin who has had some time with the Cup, Paille saved his most special moments for his family.
"My wife [Dana] pretty much planned the whole event with me," said Paille. "And my family was there throughout the day just to make sure everything went alright.
"Everything went according to plan and I guess I can just be thankful for that."


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Bashing unions with a one-sided story
I have enjoyed Daniel Borenstein's columns, but he strayed into some unwarranted union bashing in his Aug. 19 piece, "Union intransigence threatens Port of Oakland services in fall."
He wrote: "But the agency only started setting aside money in 2007, 18 years after benefits were first promised. As a result, the plan has at best only 15 percent of the funds it should, with a shortfall of at least $110 million."
And so now the union is responsible for the mistake of not funding promised benefits from day one? Really? Maybe it would have been better to identify who decided not to make the payment to fund these negotiated benefits. Then we could recognize the culprit.
Every collective bargaining agreement, and its provisions, are negotiated and agreed to by two parties -- labor and management.
Provide both sides of the story and try to refrain from bashing unions, which represent half of the story.
Sal Spataro
Sports section no longer relevant
A recent Saturday sports front page said it all: Giants vs. Padres, late; Indians vs. A's, late; Raiders vs. Cardinals, late.
Imagine a sports fan sitting down to a morning cup of coffee and a newspaper with nothing to report!
Why not just admit that the Bay Area News Group can no longer provide even minimum sports coverage and eliminate the sports section altogether? Imagine how much money you can save by eliminating the whole sports division.
David Dolberg
PG&E billing policies arrogant, antiquated
PG&E has refused to change billing dates to accommodate those of us who get paid once at the end of the month.
PG&E's refusal is arrogance and also an underhanded way to make free money in penalties. The Contra Costa Water District has the same antiquated policy.
In this day of computer everything, it seems the programmers in India can't get this done. So PG&E and the water district, please be professional, wake up some of your employees and make those changes to actually do something for your customers.
Ulrich Sondermann
Corporations to blame, not President Obama
The Republicans are nonstop blaming President Barack Obama for the unemployment problem. However, every few days items are in the paper about corporations slashing jobs. Big businesses all over are downsizing their workforce, and thousands lose their jobs. This has nothing to do with Obama's policies.
Also, bringing servicemen and women home from the war, it's a great thing, but no program for retraining and jobs. When the government wants a program established, the House won't support it.
Perk Bell
Not giving men proper respect they deserve
This has been declared the year of the woman and rightly so. Sometimes, it seems there is an in-your-face attitude. We never pay tribute to the millions of hardworking men who for decades took the title "head of the household" very seriously, working hard all their lives at jobs they didn't particularly like, believing their responsibility was to provide food, shelter, educational opportunities, etc., for the family.
An adage says "The surest way to make a man is think him so." From TV's earliest sitcoms, most relied on laughs by portraying the male as a hapless fool. Currently, an AT&T TV ad has very young girls deriding a man for being an ignorant idiot. Even the female teacher can't wait for him to leave the room.
In the tragic Aurora, Colo., shooting, three men gave their lives to protect the women they loved. Of course there are many bad apples, but women can be mean-spirited, too. Let us not forget the good in both.
Pauline K. Walton
Brooks column was out of line
Regarding David Brooks' Aug. 29 column, "The long and winding journey to discover real Romney":
Of all the absurd and toxic columns I've ever read, this is one of them. This newspaper's readership is smarter than some of the so-called professionals that litter its pages.
Kathy Youngs