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Based in Toronto, LeBrun joined ESPN in September 2008 after spending 13 years with The Canadian Press as its national hockey columnist. LeBrun was also a contributor to Rogers Sportsnet and a regular guest on CBC's "Hockey Night in Canada."
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Pierre LeBrun (4:00 PM)
OK puck heads, I'm sure there'll be lots of Avery talk today. So let's get it going.
Har in Vancouver
Hi Pierre I'm a huge fan of your columns and journalism. If Avery says the same thing to a the few media members say in a Florida, Atlanta, or Nashville market does he still get Suspended?? I'm sure he has said far worse on the Ice. The League got lucky because this was in Canada with tons of the media scrumming around him. Do you agree with me?? The Score misses your presence :)
Pierre LeBrun (4:03 PM)
Har, thanks for the kind words. As for Avery making those comments in Canada, that's kind of the point. If you look at the full clip in the visitor's dressing room in Calgary, he litterally asked the media to assemble before dropping his comment. He knew it would get huge reaction on Canada's three sports networks. Well, he got one !
gale scheelar: edmonton alberta
Sean Avery has no class-he proved it once and for all when he made disparaging comments about his ex-girlfriends going out with other NHL players. perhaps it is his own "short comings" that he cannot keep a girlfriend. The league is much better off without him-Dallas proved they are fully capable without him as well. How can we rid the NHL of this cancer?
Pierre LeBrun (4:05 PM)
Gale, I just think Avery needs help. And I say that honestly without joking. But what has been somewhat lost in what he said is that it's disrespectful towards women and there's no place for that. I've got a whacky sense of humor, believe me, but there are legions of kids who worship NHL players and they have to maintain a higher standard.
Adam (Lake George, NY)
The Sabres organization does a lot for the Buffalo Community, but right about now, us fans are feeling neglected. There is no sense of urgency at all about improving this team. Can we expect ANYTHING out of Regier?
Pierre LeBrun (4:07 PM)
Adam, I spent most of my time on the phone with GMs and agents... let me tell you something, it's SO HARD to make a trade right now. The salary cap system means trades have to be dollar for dollar until we get to the trade deadline when it's finally easier to absorb contracts. Be patient, Regier will try to make a deal as we get closer to the March 4 deadline.
Steve (Washington, D.C.)
Everyone in Pittsburgh has been asking Santa for a quality winger (or two) for Christmas, to pair with Sid and Geno. These boys have been on a tear the past few weeks, but how long can they keep it up without some solid supporting cast? Will there be some fresh faces joining them soon? If so, who would be some logical wingmen? Thanks!
Pierre LeBrun (4:08 PM)
Again, cap issues. Of course Ray Shero would love a winger for Sidney Crosby. That's why he tried to re-sign Marian Hossa last summer. But right now he can't take on salary unless he's dishing out just as much. Again, the trade deadline might prove a better time for him to look at what's available.
Chad: Leonardo, New Jersey
Should New York Rangers Coach Tom Renney recieve a nod for the U.S. Olympic coaching staff?
Pierre LeBrun (4:11 PM)
Tom Renney is Canadian and in fact a former national team head coach up here (I cover him when he coached the 2000Canadian team at the World Hockey Championships in St. Petersburg, Russia. But I digress...) I think Hockey Canada should definitely have him on their list although the competition is huge. Mike Babcock, Ken Hitchcock, Guy Carbonneau, and hey, what about Claude Julien !!!!! As for Team USA, GM Brian Burke has mentioned Ron WIlson as a possible candidate but others such as John Tortorella, Peter Laviolette, etc.. will also surely get in the mix
Paul (Lansing, MI):
What is your take on the Detroit Red Wings so far this season? While they have a strong record, other key stats seem to be lacking from last year's team (GAA are up, Shots against are higher, and even strength play is worse) Furthermore, they don't have the best record against the teams in the top 10 in points (something like 4-3-4).
Pierre LeBrun (4:14 PM)
Paul, I can't tell you how teams find it difficult the next season after being in the Cup final, let alone winning it all. Carolina and Anaheim struggled mightily. The Wings have been able to stay above those kinds of struggles but defintely I agreed aren't playing at the same level as last spring. I suspect you'll see them rise in the second half of the season
John, Victoria BC
Hey Pierre, Im just wondering who you picked to win the Stanley Cup? I read your chat every week, but I don't think you've ever mentioned it.
Pierre LeBrun (4:16 PM)
Not sure if you're being sarcastic or not since I've mentioned it several times actually. But yes, in September I picked the San Jose Sharks to win it all !!!!!
Justin from Toronto
Hey Pierre, huge fan of the satellite hot stove and you're work with the score, a question about the sens from a Leaf fan... What do you think is their main problem? Is it Bryan Murray, Hartsburg or the players? Do you think management could have done things differently?(I would have traded Alfredsson instead of resigning him)
Pierre LeBrun (4:17 PM)
Justin, thanks, (by the way I'm no longer at The Score, only work for ESPN and HNIC). The Sens' blue-line has been obliterated by salary cap defections over the last four years. Gone are Chara, Redden, Corvo, Preissing, Meszaros, etc... Now they can't move the puck in transition nor can they defend
Peter Chiarelli (Boston)
Can I get Jay Bouwmeester without dealing David Krejci? Tell me Florida will take Manny Fernandez(UFA after this season) if I throw in a couple draft picks to keep me under the cap.
Pierre LeBrun (4:18 PM)
Peter, you have my number, you don't have to contact me through the chat :) I suspect the Panthers can fetch a good young player plus a first-round pick for Bouwmeester....
Washington, DC
Are the Stars upset about Avery, or upset that the team is doing terribly? They didn't sign him for $15.5M over 4 years to win the Lady Byng trophy. Seems like this is a convenient way for the team to wash their hands of a high-priced signing that didn't work out the way they wanted.
Pierre LeBrun (4:19 PM)
George, he's been an issue on and off the ice. Read Scott Burnside's excellent piece. You'll hear about an incident in Boston earlier this year.
Ben (Florence, SC)
Why would the Hurricanes fire Laviolette and replace him with Maurice? Is Maurice a temporary solution and promote Ron Francis next year?
Pierre LeBrun (4:21 PM)
Ben, the truth is, Carolina nearly fired Laviolette three or four times over the past 12 months. So on that level it's not that surprising. He's a good coach but management feels the players are no longer responding to him. And yes, I do think over the course of time, whether it's next year or in two years or in three years that Ron Francis might be the head coach
Chris (Sunnyvale, CA)
What makes this Sean Avery incident different then any other? We all know he cares more about entertainment and spotlight then playing the game (although he could've fooled some of his last year). The Star knew exactly what they were getting, so how the level of shock and disgust from Hicks and Jackson be taken serious? The Stars are a classy organization, but they shot themselves in the foot with this one and have no one to blame beyond the face in the mirror.
Pierre LeBrun (4:22 PM)
That's the thing, Brett Hull is the one who pushed hard to sign him and he takes most of the blame here. They knew what they were getting and now they're paying for it.
About two weeks ago on HNIC you guys discussed the NHL going back to ESPN, whats the word on that and how would that work because isn't there a contract with Versus? I know this would get the NHL so much more publicity and it would be great for the game.
Pierre LeBrun (4:23 PM)
Ethan, I'm not allowed to talk about that! I wasn't on Hot Stove that night.
Shea (Boston)
Hey Pierre, even before the season started, didn't you think the deal Dallas gave Avery was ridiculous anyways? Like you said it is almost as bad as the deal Tampa Bay gave Vrbata...Now they have found out who he really is why no other team was willing to give Avery a contract like that in the offseason...If anyone made the right decision it was Avery for taking a deal like that as soon as it was on the table...
Pierre LeBrun (4:24 PM)
Yes I never liked the deal from the moment Dallas signed him. But kudos to Pat Morris of Newport Sports, Avery's agent, for showing once again why he's one of the top guys in his business and getting that kind of money for his client !
Drew (Philly)
The Flyers look like they have alot of offensive depth so Shanahan is not the answer. Who could they target to try to acquire on defense and who would they have to give up?
Pierre LeBrun (4:25 PM)
Drew, Bouwmeester is where I would start if I was Paul Holmgren. He's a rental player but a great one.
Jonathan (San Jose, CA)
The San Jose Sharks are on pace to hit 140 points. Can they keep up this streak? Where do you predict they'll finally finish in points?
Pierre LeBrun (4:26 PM)
Jonathan, they'll hit a bump or two along the road, especially given the brutal travel schedule teams in the Pacific Division have to cope with. But I predict 110 points.
Red (Point Place, WI)
Do you see anyone who isnt on the Penguins making a serious run at the Hart Trophy?
Pierre LeBrun (4:28 PM)
Defintely. Other candidates in my mind could be Ovechkin, the defending champ, as well as Joe Thornton, Mike Richards, Jarome Iginla, Henrik Lundqvist and Tim Thomas,among others !
Anna, Halifax
What do you think about Sean Avery? Honestly, I'm just glad the NHL is getting some attention. Avery is the best thing to happen to this league in awhile
Pierre LeBrun (4:31 PM)
I like unique characters, but not dumb asses. I liked when he worked at Vogue, but I didn't like what he told that woman in Boston during a game in November. yes we need characters to sell the game in the U.S., but not guys who cross the line. As an NHL player once told me when we talked about this subject, ''Yeah we need guys to be less boring, but we don't need them to be doig one-handed push-ups in front of the media in their driveways." That was a shot at T.O. by the way
Bill(Vancouver, BC)
Hey Pierre I am a kings fan and the last couple of games we have played like last years team. I was wondering what you think of them as an franchise and if they can't make the playoffs this year when will they?
Pierre LeBrun (4:32 PM)
Bill, there's no way they are making the playoffs this season. But I do like the makeup of this young core. Naming Dustin Brown as captain was a huge turning point for the franchise. They are finally developing an identity. I predict they'll challenge for eighth next season.
RickPlaysStick (San Diego, Ca)
Now that the Burke soap opera has ended, who do you think is on his radar to infuse his brand of pugnacity and toughness into the Leaf room? Sincerly wish he would have stayed with the Ducks, but wish him well. Thanks Pierre for a great new Column/Blog every day!.
Pierre LeBrun (4:34 PM)
Rick, Burke will definltely toughen up the Leafs. I would look for two or three gritty guys to join the team before the end of the season. But for now Burke is getting to know his new team before he starts to look around and make moves.
David Fairborn, OH
I'm being honest, so take it for what it's worth...I didn't know any hockey player besides Federov until Sean Avery opened his mouth. Why penalize a player for a remark, when he brought attention to the game. PR is PR, when you're struggling.
Pierre LeBrun (4:35 PM)
I think I covered this earlier David.... but again, I like unique characters, but there's a line.
When do the inductees for the 2009 hall of fame class get announced? And please tell me Luc Robitaille will be in, he certainly deserves it.
Pierre LeBrun (4:36 PM)
It will be announced in June, Henry. I'd be very surprised if the four guys weren't Steve Yzerman, Brian Leetch, Brett Hull and yes, Luc Robitaille.
Zach (East Lansing, Michigan)
Pierre, Is there any chance that the Red Wings can keep Hossa, Zetterberg, and Franzen next year? I don't think the Wings are doing well against the cap right now and I think it could be tough to sign all 3 guys.
Pierre LeBrun (4:38 PM)
That's the big question in Hockeytown to be sure, Zach. I think it's a long shot but I know Ken Holland will try. The key is to get all three take less than market value and realize they're part of a great thing. Time will tell.
Kyle in Dallas
is the NHL so uptight that sloppy seconds is what crosses the line - as opposed to Avery's ongoing antics throughout his career. He is a disgrace, but I think this incident is laughable
Pierre LeBrun (4:39 PM)
Kyle, believe me when I say yesterday's comments were simply the last straw. A long list of stuff piled up on him.
Craig (PA)
Hey Frenchie, care to post this or are you scared of the truth. First off, i hate hockey and feel it is a horribly boring sport (like the country it comes from). But i thought, due only to old Kids in the Hall and SCTV episodes, that the Canadians had a sense of humor. Come on guys, how can you not find Avery's comment hillarious (it got a non-hockey fan to pay attention to your sport)? As for you saying he crossed the line, isnt this the sport where its legal to punch eachother in the face, but they get weepy over words?
Pierre LeBrun (4:40 PM)
There you go Craig, your comment is posted. Signed, Frenchie.
Joe Amherst
Have you ever seen teammates come out publicy against another teammate as much as the Stars have voiced their displeasure with Avery? I cannot remember seeing anyhting like this in the NHL ever. How can Avery ever step foot in the Stars locker room knowing his teammates hate him so much?
Pierre LeBrun (4:40 PM)
robert (washington dc)
The Caps have certainly had their share of injury problems the past couple of weeks (82ish man games lost) and it looks like they might get a few guys back this weekend. With all the call ups from Hershey and guys having to step up to first and second line roles, will this ultimately help them in the long run?
Pierre LeBrun (4:41 PM)
Robert, I love everything about this team except their goaltending. Not sold on Theodore. I love Brent Johnson but he's never had the chance to go with the No. 1 job so we don't know.
Shea (Boston)
Pierre, who are the top free agents in the offseason?
Pierre LeBrun (4:43 PM)
As of now, and that's if they don't re-sign before July 1, you've got guys like Marian Gaborik, the Swedin twins, Jay Bouwmeester, Scott Niedermayer, Alex Kovalev, Mike Komirsarek, Saku Koivu, among others...
Drebin (Police Squad)
Pierre you gave us the Sharks as your Cup champs...who will they be playing in the finals in your opinion sir?
Pierre LeBrun (4:45 PM)
Tough one. I picked the Flyers to win the East in September but now I'm not so sure..... How about the Rangers?
David (Chestertown, NY)
The reason that Sean Avery was suspended was because the NHL is all about class and sportsmanship on and off the ice and what Sean Avery is trying to do is be above the league. Avery has said worse on the ice for sure, but the way he said it to the media in that way I do not think I have ever heard another player in any sport say that. Avery is a black eye on the game, agreed Pierre?
Pierre LeBrun (4:45 PM)
Chris (Edmonton AB)
Hey Pierre! If the Oilers lose to the Stars today, they'll be last in the western conference standings. Do you see a shakeup coming if they continue playing this way, and if so, what have you been hearing? Is there a chance MacT is gone or do they give him the season?
Pierre LeBrun (4:46 PM)
Chris, a high-ranking source in the Oilers organization told me there's no way they are firing MacT. So take that for what it is. Sometimes that's the kiss of death. I think a trade is what they're trying to work on, deal away one of their three goalies, but it' s not easy right now in the NHL to make a trade !
Chester Trout (Dallas)
What are the cap implications of a buyout of Avery's contract after this season?
Pierre LeBrun (4:48 PM)
Great question and a key one. The next buyout period in the NHL is in June. If Dallas chose to do that, then they'd owe him over twice the remaining term of his contract.So since he has three more years on his deal, there would be cap hit (not sure exactly how much) for the next six years.
Nips (Phoenix)
Avery is great for hockey! Are you kidding me? In a sport that no one likes, he is a person that could help the sport become more popular. Bad publicity is better than no publicity.
Pierre LeBrun (4:49 PM)
Then maybe we should also allow dog fighting during the intermissions. M Vick, welcome back !
sean avery (dallas)
what's a guy gotta do to get his intelligent banter on your convo??? i need some questions answered please, Pierre! Are the new look rangers making a stanley cup run?
Pierre LeBrun (4:50 PM)
Sean, guess your boys in New York don't miss you, eh? I think if the Rangers can add one more major offensive piece (Sundin anyone?) then I really, really like them
Ron (las vegas)
Where is the mullet??????
Pierre LeBrun (4:51 PM)
Mine? I had one in the late '80s and early '90s while playing hockey in Northern Ontario. But like my hockey career, it sucked.
Daniel (Iqaluit, Nunavut)
Enjoyable chat, Pierre. Do you see the Canadiens making any moves to try to get their offence going? Or is it simply a sit back and hope things start to click like last year. Was Mark Streit really that important to the power play?
Pierre LeBrun (4:53 PM)
Daniel, great to have a question for way, way up North! Tremendous. yes Bob Gainey is indeed goin to try to do something. There's something not quite right with the team right now and he senses it. You may have heard that he got himself back in the Sundin talks although there's lots of competition from other teams. I would almost guarantee a trade between now and march 4 by the Habs
Joe (NY)
Which players do the Rangers dump to get Sundin and how badly would that affect them cap-wise for the years to come?
Pierre LeBrun (4:54 PM)
Not sure which players they would dump Joe, but in terms of the cap hit, depends on whether Sundin would sign a one- or two-year deal. Because he's over 35 years old, his deal counts against the cap regardless of whether he plays again next year. So that's the risk with a two-year deal
Brett (Los Angeles)
Has Avery played his last game for the Stars? Is (or was) there a morals clause in his contract with Dallas?
Pierre LeBrun (4:55 PM)
I konw people in the Stars organization are asking themselves that very question today Brett. But purely as a guess, I would say yes. He won't be back in Dallas.
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Pierre LeBrun (4:56 PM)
Date Elyssa Cuthbert.
Pierre LeBrun (4:56 PM)
OK folks, I have to go prepare dinner. Talk to you next week !!!!
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Posted on 05/15/2006 12:16:10 PM PDT by Bokababe
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So, if I read you correctly, then the entire CIA strategy for "managing the Balkans" can be summed up as:
"When fascism is in power, back the communists, and when communism is in power, back the fascists"
Is that correct?
Actually I'm on an Orthodox mailing list with a Croation who is intent to point out that there are Serb Muslims in Bosnia, that's why I make the distinction. Said Croatian was intent to pin the crimes of Serbian Muslims outside Serbia on Serbs in general.
If they are Orthodox, then yeah i'd call em Serbs.
Unless Americans finally stand up and fight, this is what could happen to the American Southwest in another 20 years. OF course, the Serbs did fight but Clinton would not let them win. How sad.
BINGO! Im deeply touched, I feel like a father of your success. Thank you for sharing with me the obvious thing that the Serbs are the Serbs. It was not easy for you to come to this conclusion but with my help you did it! My satisfaction is even bigger.
The definition of "a Serb" historically had always been based on "being a Serbian Orthodox Christian" -- and Bosnia was the original proving ground for this idea.
Bosnian Serbs were baptized as Serbian Orthodox Christians on the ground on which they stood-- IN Bosnia. But (especially in Bosnia) if you converted from Serbian Orthodoxy to something else -- Catholicism or Islam -- you were no longer considered "a Serb". Likewise, the Muslims and Croats looked at it the same way -- you were no longer "a Croat" if you converted to something else. So being "a Serb" has never had anything to do with being "from Serbia". (The distinction between "being from Serbia" vs. "being a Serb" --from anywhere -- exist in the Serbo-Croat language(s) as well, so this is not just "American intellectualism").
It is only the recent generation -- communist and post-communist -- who sees "Serbian Orthodoxy" as only some sort of "optional add-on" to the geographic and ethnic identities as "Serbs".
And this is also why you see some Montenegrins saying that they are "not Serbs" -- because they only see themselves in the light of politics and geography, not their religious Faith. Some just can't see the connection of Faith as mattering that much anymore. But as I have pointed out to many Montenegrins, if they choose that "Montenegrin only" outlook, then they cut the connection between themselves and their own heroic historical figures like Njegos and Prince Danilo -- who all considered themselves "Serbs".
Being "a Serb" where ever you are geographically -- including in the US or Canada -- ONLY makes sense if it is based on being a Serbian Orthodox Christian. And there is only a "unity of the Serbs" if you see it's structure much like Orthodoxy itself -- some of us are "the hands", some of us are "the feet", but we are all of "one body".
Ok. I'll get off my soapbox now.
Just out of curiosity, as there are Serbian Orthodox churches in America, say an Irish Catholic converts to Serbian Orthodoxy, are they now Serbian?
You know Ohio, I think that we, as Americans, are so confused about "who we are" and "what we represent as a people", that we are easy for politicians and the media to manipulate. They play our emotions like a violin and we wind up doing anything to please them -- and ourselves.
Re the NATO Bombing of Yugoslavia, that was exactly why we all backed it -- we wanted to see ourselves as "heroes protecting the underdog from the big bad guy"; we wanted to "altruistically liberate a people from an oppressor".
In short, for once, we wanted to be "our fathers" who fought for justice from tyranny during WWII. Not only were so many allusions to WWII to made by the media from the ealy 1990's on -- "deathcamps, ethnic cleansing, Nazis" -- hell, even Clinton and Blair, tried to assume to FDR and Churchill roles -- making us all forget our post-Vietnam hangover, and instead become a part of "a just war" -- "a WWII" --and a war that we could win without much sacrifice on our part as long as we got to "play the part". This all appealed to our narcissism, and it worked.
Now we have the same problems as the Serbs do. Southern California is quickly becoming an early-stage "Kosovo". So now what?
Until we really figure out who we are and what we really stand for, we won't find an answer that works.
They are "a Serb", yes.
Here in CA, there was a guy who was half-Albanian & half-Croat by blood, and he was originally Catholic by religion. He had converted to Serbian Orthodoxy during WWII and joined Mihailovich's forces. He was born and raised in Dubrovnik and came to the US post-war. That guy not only became "a Serb", he was elected the president of the Oakland Serbian Orthodox Church twenty years ago -- and his last name is Albanian.
Likewise for a Scot without a drop of Serb blood who was raised in Scotland and came to the US in his twenties. He married a Serb girl, converted and also became a church president here in CA.
Unfortunately, since the last wars, the wave of Serb refugees who have come to our churches here in the US and find so much seemingly "non-Serb" (translate: "non-Yugoslav")about us, have not liked it. But then again, many of these refugees only learned to cross themselves about fifteen minutes ago, so what do they know?
It's an interesting scenerio. It seems to me they CAN become Serbs if they embrace the ethnic traditions as well but I have troubling seeing it as a given.
Would you say the same of Russians and ROCOR or MP parishes?
Basicaly Serbs are concidered Eastern Ortodox, on same way as English are Anglican, Irish are Catholics etc.
But, There are (small numers) of Serbs, Cathokics, Muslims even Baptists (in my hometown we have baptist, Adventist and Evangelist church) on same manner, Anglish can be catholic and Irash can be protestant.
As for me, My father is Half Hungarian mother Serbian, and Im Serbian.
Basicly, you are what you fell and act like.
It seems to me that if they embrace the Church, they automatically DO embrace the traditions, since most of the traditons came FROM the Church. Among Serbs, this includes celebrating Slava, embracing the Serbian Saints, etc.
And I would argue that these "converts" who do embrace the Serbian Orthodox Church have far more of a right to call themselves, "Serbs" than those with "the right last name" (often shared by Croats, as my maiden name was) or who speak "the right language" (contrary to modern argument, it is the SAME language with minor dialectical differences as the Croats and Moslems speak) or who born "on the right piece of geography" (which is the same land as Croats, Muslims, Gypsies & Jews were born on also.) Being born in the former Yugoslavia may make you "a Yugoslav", but it doesn't make you "a Serb".
Much like the Jews, we don't have to born in Israel to be "a Jew" -- and not all Israelis even are Jews. Likewise, you can be "a Serb" where ever you are born, and not all people born in Serbia are even "Serbs".
Interesting question re the Russians, but I have no real answer for that, only more questions. My knowledge of Russian history is not as good as it should be.
I am not sure that Russians really ever derived their entire identity as "Russians" based on religion. I think that they were "Russians" first and then became Orthodox. But I could be wrong about that.
I do know that Serbs through out history, until the recent genrations, conpletely defined themselves based on their Faith. Post communism, that is no longer the case.
Many of the older generations of "Serbs" --from which I and many American-born Serbs come from --never had "a country" to completely identify with, unless they were from Serbia.
Although my heritage comes from today's Montenegro, where my father was born, Boka Kotorska, was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, not part of Montenegro. For many Serbs from Lika, Bosnia-Hercegovina and Dalmatia, the story was the same -- they weren't Serbs based on geography, they were Serbs based on religion. And in many of the lands I just mentioned, there were no fence-sitters about religion because someone was always trying to convert you or kill you for what you were.
Today, post-communism, you call yourself what you feel like being sans the religious tie. And that is something most American-born Serbs can't fathom about Serbs born in Yugo. Because, based on that logic, I am not "a Serb" at all, but just "an American" in spite of celebrating all the Serbian religious rites and cultural traditions longer and more faithfully than most Yugo-born Serbs have -- or have even been able to do.
But you know, if I let myself think that way, then I'd be out swimming and playing tennis instead of devoting so much of my time trying to help "my people", and that would mean what I have done all of these years is a waste of my time and energy -- and that I don't believe for a second.
LOL guys dont miss x5452s question wherever he may consider himself as a Russian or not. Hehe He is really funny guy.
x5452, be not afraid, I told you many times that you are more Russian that most of Russian nationalists.
I think I understand Re the Serbs but my knowledge of Serbs is not great.
As far as Russia I think there was for a long time a situation where to be Russian was to be Orthodox and in Russia to be Orthodox was to be Russian. (Part of why Cathrine the Great was respected as being Russian, and having been baptised into the Russian church).
Certainly this is less true within Russia today but not altogether false either. Even the Russian athiests I know are familiar with the traditions and holidays of the church.
I think its very similar, that up until the revolution the two were inseparably intertwined, and even today the Orthodox church is part of the core Russian identity. (I always find it hilaerous that most Russians when I mention my parents are not Orthodox assume they are Catholic btw) I think most Russians view anything that isn't the Russian Orthodox church as something foreign and non-Russian, so that would seem to make it a pretty core part of their identity.
Boo I'm a big scary Russian now go pee in my soup as Lizol said. ;p
It is you who are a really funny guy Lukas.
(Further Lukas you've never refered to me as Russian you've reffered to me as a Soviet, and KGB member)
I still remember your shocking statement, that you would join to the communist party of USSR if you would gain financially. Something that I simply cannot forget.
I never said anything of the kind you liar.
You said that you are not Orthodox and not Catholic, but you are Russian. So, I am really trying to understand --not razz you -- what religion are you? I know that there are a lot of Rusiians who converted to Protestantism. There is a Russian Baptist church across the street from our SOC church.
By the way, there are a huge number of Jehovah's Witnesses from Serbia here -- the Jehovah's Witnesses helped bring them from Serbia to the US. Ironically, most all of them show up for danced on Saturday nights at the Serbian Orthodox Churches !
If I said I'm not Orthodox I misspoke, I am Orthodox. (Baptised in an OCA church, though I go to a ROCOR church now)
Actually, you said that your parents are not Orthodox, so I incorrectly assumed that you weren't either.
Are you a convert?
So I'm curious what do you say to little Bobby when you're explaining to him he's always going to work as a janitor, he'll always have a small apartment, he'll never get to see the world. (Lukasz: if his father doesn't join to the communist party)
The communist party was not the mafia. Plenty of folks joined smiled, and never showed up for meetings or gave any material support to the communist cause.
Let's see at least 75% chance some member of my family will be hauled off to a gulag on suspicious of treason if we all decide to protest and not join up. Frankly yes I'd join up. One can join up with something without beleiving it in their heart and to do so to protect their family and livelyhood is a sad but respectable reason and quite distinct from being a member advancing the greater interest of such an evil party.
There's a difference between 'financial stability' (as you call it) and being sent to a gulag. Again you're stupidity astounds.
I am a convert (well not really I wasn't baptized before being baptized into the Orthodx church, I attended Catholic school, my parents are protestants my mom was a quaker and my dad presbyterian, neither particuraly devote when I was growing up.)
Financial stability, we Polish conservatives consider such motivation to be high treason. As NativeRussian explained to you in above mentioned threads, membership in the communist party was not compulsory and he personally never was their member.
Were you born in the US or in Russia?
Polish conservatives my but you baby killing supporting liar. Your kind would as soon open a gulag as vote.
further you entirely lie about my post i said nothing of financial stability i said if the threat was a gulag,, but you lie routinly anyway refusing to acknowledge how your polish friends were helping orchestrate the great famine.
more polish lies ping
"Would you say the same of Russians and ROCOR or MP parishes?
LOL guys dont miss x5452s question wherever he may consider himself as a Russian or not. Hehe He is really funny guy.
x5452, be not afraid, I told you many times that you are more Russian that most of Russian nationalists."
Well, my advice on Putin-lovers, secret-KGB sympathizers, and Leftists is to ignore them. If they can't kill you, they will make your hair turn gray or fall out.
My advice to Soros supporters in east Europe is prepare to meet the babies you supported killing in heaven. Every one Soros kills with his millions for abortion clinics will be waiting at the gates asking you why democracy (in the form of enhanced voter fraud, socialism, and renationionalizing industry) was worth offing them.
Yes EXACTLY and not surprising that FR's own Soros-ite is publishing the Soros propaganda. Let's, as he suggested, ask the Georgians:
"On October 17, the Conservative and Republican parties announced the establishment of a new parliamentary faction composed of former members of the ruling National Movement and former allies of Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili. After the 2003 Rose Revolution both the Conservatives and the Republicans quit the National Movement. Now they seek to protect the gains made by the Rose Revolution through a different mechanism.
On October 3, the nationalist politicians not represented in parliament announced an "Anti-Soros" public movement to repel the spreading ideas of billionaire philanthropist George Soros, which, they claim, "threaten the nation."
The anti-Soros movement confirms the increasing polarization of the already extreme Georgian political spectrum and reveals the ongoing clash of basic values that has become particularly visible since the Rose Revolution. Saakashvili's team has dared to shake the seemingly entrenched, archaic belief systems largely inherited from the Soviet past but identified by segments of Georgian society as "national values."
"I regret that I used a Soros grant," lamented Maia Nikolaishvili, a well-known forensic expert and co-founder of the movement. "Is it possible that Georgian society still has not become aware that Soros is the enemy of Georgia and each of us?" she asked."
Of course, watch all the caterwhauling when it's pointed out that Soros actually PAYS people to pose as "conservatives" to disseminate his message. Some might actually be from foreign countries wanting to influence the American conservative movement for their own gains (HINT - it's happening here on FR).
But good little Catholics in Poland love killing babies of ethnic groups they hate.
Lukas and Lizol get a happy smile every time Soros kills a baby. It's one less non-Pole in their world.
:) You have to ask me?.........you already know.
A) The International Community's wishes
B) The Albanians in Kosovo
C) Serb Patriotism
D) The Overall outcome of the negotiations
WOW!! What a beautiful church!!!! Reminds me of a "pretty" Hagia Sofia in CONSTANTINOPLE!!
The Christians there stand on the brink of annihilation and here you ALL go on and on and nitpick each other about RUSSIA( who cares???)....and about your own agendas(HOW ODD??)... AND HOW SAD!!
I wish you all would show some CONCERN for suffering Christians in KOSOVO!!
From a very old and very concerned person about the fate of CHRISTIANS IN KOSOVO AND OTHER PARTS OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD, lion.
I have read enough of your SEL-SERVING garbage on FR... I am outta here for today!!
Actually every time we begin discussing Kosovo the poles on FR come in and start their usual Russia bashing. I agree that the issue here is taht Al Qaeda stands poised to gain another country and exterminate what Christians they and NATO haven't already killed.
IF Christians in Poland faced the albanian mob and islamics I would be worried for them as I am for the Serbs.
Why bash Russia on a Kosovo thread?? The Poles need a site for JUST themselves to do their own concerns....
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I once had to ban my boyfriend from listening to Jay-Z. Now I'm as big a Jigga fan as anyone else out there but my guy was just getting out of control trying to bring his lyrics to life. One too many spins of The Life and Times of S. Carter and my dude was answering everything with a lyric. It got to the point where I literally told him that if he kept saying "thug n***** til the end, tell a friend bitch" every time I asked him why he couldn't pick his briefs up off the bathroom floor, the end was going to come a lot sooner than he expected. That's a true story.
These days there's a new bad influence in town and his name is Kanye West. And before we go any further let me just let you know up front that my beef is not with Yeezy. Only the readers of this site who live in Toronto are gonna get this joke, but I could never be mad at anyone who storms out on Flow 93.5. That was classic.
Anyway, so my beef is not with Kanye, but with the idiot men out there who are using what they perceive Kanye's life to be like as the blueprint for what their lives are like. Listen – about 80% of the shit Kanye does he gets away with because he's famous and the other 20% he gets away with because he's a fucking genius. So unless you are a famous genius you need to sit all the way down with your obnoxious behaviour. If I hear one more man use "I could have me a good girl but still be addicted to them hood rats" as a justification for his shitty relationship choices I'm going to scream. I swear I will. Because – while I will admit I was not in the studio when Runaway was being recorded – I'm pretty sure that line was not created to give all men everywhere a ready excuse for their fondness for basic bitches.
And while Kanye can pull off choke-seed pants and tuxedo jackets with no shirts underneath despite the fact that he could use a bit of a chest wax, you, my friend, cannot. You cannot. Put a shirt on and give your stones some air unless you have enough bank to finance the donor sperm your future wife will need to get pregnant because you let all your swimmers asphyxiate. Repeat after me: I am not a celebrity.
And because you're not a celebrity, please also skip the outrageous and obnoxious behaviour. I rate a cocky dude, but jumping up on tables, screaming at the top of your lungs, cursing out bouncers, and refusing to comply with club dress codes make you officially an asshole. Do not go around trying to thug people because they are "eyeballing" you, and don't tell a man you can take his b!tch unless said bitch has confirmed that you can, in fact, take her. If Kanye wants to go around doing that to people, he can. Because Kanye can take your bitch. You? Not so much.
Kanye gets away with what he does because he has the goods to back it up. And while I would never suggest that only a famous man can justify prick-ish behaviour, I will say this: if you're gonna be a Kanye, please back it up with his emotional sensitivity, wordplay and giant
cock talent. Remember that what fuels Kanye's spoiled behaviour is a love of music. Please also remember that he works in an industry where all attention – including negative attention – is good attention. He needs to have his name in people's mouths, you do not. Kanye West operates on a level that most people – you included – will probably never reach. And remember that saying outrageous things because you're passionate is a lot different from saying outrageous things because you want attention.
Don't get me wrong – it's not that I can't understand being influenced by a celebrity. I can get with the idea of taking some cues from Kanye and interspersing them with your personality. But you need some balance. Let me put it to you like this: I love a video hoe and I have a shrine to Jessica Burciaga on my phone but I'm not trying to emulate her in every aspect of my life, I save that for the bedroom. Which is where I suggest you confine your Kanye-isms, because that's the only place your antics will be welcomed with open
legs arms.
So on behalf of women everywhere who are sick and tired of men who are trying to be Kanye and only succeeding at being obnoxious pricks, I respectfully ask you to please, in the name of Amber Rose's ass, stop immediately.
p.s. The #kanyeshrug every time we say something to you that is important but you don't want to hear? Yeah stop that too. Please and thank you.
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This post was dopeness.
I didn't get a chance to tell her how much I enjoy all this writing… #BAWSE
#WhereDeyDoThatAt… Kanye West doesn't do it for me…
I told you I appreciate the Chris Browns & Trey Songz of the world…
I have yet to get away with BadBoy behavior, I doubt if I can get away with KW behavior…
YES!! Good grief this post has you winning!! Loved it. Basic ninjas do nothing but quote Ye, Jay, Lil Wayne and all rappers whose lifestyle they want to emulate. Like you said they lack the entrepreneurial skills, the passion, and the emotional connection, to even attempt to reach these heights of creative innovation and marketing. When I hear/read lines on bbm statuses, etc…i tune them out.
#cosign …. tis all
Thank you Max…that is all
cool post, i totally agree. folks need to stop trying to life they're life through Kanye's lyrics.
now if you'll excuse me…i'm MC Hammer *does a Hammer Dance*
I cringed a couple times in the third paragraph when the word GENIUS was thrown around – I will assume Max mean's MUSICAL genius..But if Max meant more than I must add:
I co-sign this, even though I don't feel Kanye is a musical genius because he still doesn't know how to sample and far too much of his work is overproduced.
On topic, dudes emulating rappers is the worst. Granted there have been multiple times I've done a little Ghostdeni impressions (Remember when I long dicked up and broke your ovaries!) and Pusha-Ts UGHKT is in my vernacular.
A Ghostdini impression is always okay in my book!
"And while Kanye can pull off choke-seed pants and tuxedo jackets with no shirts underneath despite the fact that he could use a bit of a chest wax, you, my friend, cannot. You cannot. Put a shirt on and give your stones some air unless you have enough bank to finance the donor sperm your future wife will need to get pregnant because you let all your swimmers asphyxiate. Repeat after me: I am not a celebrity."
I need to carry around post-it notes with this on them and stick em on all offenders, lol.
Awesome post!
LMAO! Thank God I have not been around that. The joys of rural Maine living. You have your young white boys trying to act like thugs and I just look at them and think I grew up in the South Bronx during the rise of crack/cocaine and you live in South Portland. The two shall never meet…
But I will use "I'm having a Kanye moment"- when I need to interject into a conversation something that has completely nothing to do with the subject at hand. Because for that truly selfish moment nothing else fits but that. I need the attention on me any usually insane issue. lol
And I do like #Kanyeshrug# because being online you sometimes can't convey the right emotions even with the written word. So when you use the hash tag it says to me this person simply doesn't care what is said. At all. Nothing matters but what they said. lol
Hahaha I love "I'm having a Kanye moment"! I'm gonna use that.
OmG Yes! If I see one more fool in tight red pants I'm going to scream. lol but I do love the # Kanyeshrug
Great post lady.
p.s. The #kanyeshrug every time we say something to you that is important but you don't want to hear? Yeah stop that too. Please and thank you.
THIS! You killed it! I just love me some you Max!
Yes fucking ma'am!!!!!
Using Kanye as a blueprint for anything other than tenacity when you know you have talent, is a failure. I don't see alot of that anyway, but I did see alot of lil Wayne clones LLS in this younger generation.
This post was funny. I agree with everything you mentioned.
I'll toast to this!
This post is hilarious, but women should stop thinking they're Nicki Minaj:) I've got like 10 Facebook friends that changed their names to "Black Barbie." Like I told my homegirl, "I see the Black, but the Barbie's not so apparent."
But you're right, the Kanye stans are out of control. Especially the guys who try to play the "no one understands me, tortured artist" role. How can you be a tortured artist that hasn't produced any art? Negroes…
I don't know if I admire Kanye for the things that you said, which is why I don't know how to take this article. I don't think the men you are talking about actually compare themselves to Kanye. Their manliness won't allow it. They just think they are being fashionable. However, I take these things away from Kanye:
1) Great drive
2) He actually speaks his mind. So many people are afraid to speak their mind because they care so much about their image. There are men and women who see "not cool" shit happen everyday and they remain silent. People hide behind "it's not that serious" instead of speaking up.
3) He challenges the status quo.
4) He is convinced of his talent and instead of conforming, he is a trailblazer.
If more men focus on these aspects, than the others I can't say it's a bad thing.
I think you're right in that there are a lot of good things about Kanye that a lot of men would do well to emulate. And I think that a lot of Kanye's…shall we say questionable behaviour stems from a good place.
The problem is that some men just emulate the questionable behaviour without acquiring the attributes that drive them and exuberance that isn't fueled by drive or passion pretty much amounts to obnoxiousness.
I agree. You can't be throwing tantrums like a celebrity unless you actually are a celebrity.
With that said…
"ahem" I just need to clear my throat for this one "ahem"
Kanye West is a pompous douchebag who is… … HIGHLY OVERRATED…
That is all.
I agree. You can't be throwing tantrums like a celebrity unless you actually are a celebrity.
With that said…
"ahem" I just need to clear my throat for this one "ahem"
Kanye West is a pompous douchebag who is… wait for it… HIGHLY OVERRATED…
That is all.
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I was inspired this week by a post from Xanthe Wyse on her God Confusion blog (you should definitely head over there and say "hi" - tell her I sent you, and don't forget to come back! Hello? Oh ... okay, fine, be like that). In "Good Christian Wife" Xanthe talked about a subject that's been on my "To Rant About" list for some time; religion's attitude toward women. If you happen to be a woman (it's okay, I don't mind, I hear it's quite acceptable these days), then I'd like to ask a question of you for which I've never received a satisfactory answer. How could any woman, regardless of background, ethnicity, or education level, belong to any of the major faiths and still maintain a molecule of self-respect? Why would you ever refer to, or even think of, yourself as being a christian or muslim, for example, when it's quite apparent from the research I've done that your religion HATES you?
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A quick post about some upcoming shows in Kansas City.
This Friday April 2 my Art Table for Grinders West (see post below) will be debuting with the new round of tables for this year.
And I'm super excited to announce I'll be one of the guest artist at The Hustle 2 show on May 7!
More soon!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Grinders art table
Here is a 30" by 30" "art table" I made for Grinder's West in KC featuring Comic Monkey. It will be covered in glass and used as a table and then auctioned off after a year. It's only 2.5" deep. Made with colored paper, chipboard and spray paint. It'll depute in Grinders the first Friday of April. A real challenge keeping it only 2.5" high but it was a lot of fun. More pics on my flickr.
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Two Days Slow an Alice in Wonderland group show
It's been a while but finally I'm releasing a new FREE toy! In conjunction with Canteen Gallery's Two Days Slow group show, I give you Late! my White Rabbit inspired papertoy. Click HERE to download the template and be sure to check out the show more info here. Really excited to be a part of this show.
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What are you most proud of? How it turned out. I used steam a seam 2 light to put the leaves on & then did a blanket stitch by hand around each one. I used real leaves for my templates. I also like the colors & how it makes me feel about fall.
very beautiful. The falling leaves bring a great dimension to the quilt. thank you for sharing
I can completely understand why you have named this "Autumn Happiness". The colours, the design and the pieceing all 'say' happiness to me!! Cheers, Karen
This is so well balanced. You are very talented.
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|Apr. 22 11:43 AM PT12:43 PM MT1:43 PM CT2:43 PM ET18:43 GMT2:43 AM 北京时间11:43 AM MST1:43 PM EST22:43 UAE14:43 ET3:43 BRT - Lundqvist was pulled early in the second period of Thursday's 5-0 loss to Pittsburgh after surrendering four goals on 18 shots.
Analysis: The miserable showing dropped his save percentage to .900 and raised his goals-against average to 3.28 in this series, which the Penguins lead 3-1.
|Apr. 13 5:27 PM PT6:27 PM MT7:27 PM CT8:27 PM ET0:27 GMT8:27 AM 北京时间5:27 PM MST7:27 PM EST4:27 UAE (+1)20:27 ET9:27 BRT - Lundqvist will start Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, three days after injuring his right eye in a 5-2 loss in Game 1.
Analysis: Lundqvist left after the first period on Wednesday when teammate Marc Staal's stick made its way in between the bars on Lundqvist's goalie mask. Lundqvist saw a specialist on Thursday and practiced with the team on Friday. The game Saturday is Lundqvist's franchise-record 112th consecutive postseason start in net.
|Apr. 6 1:44 PM PT2:44 PM MT3:44 PM CT4:44 PM ET20:44 GMT4:44 AM 北京时间1:44 PM MST3:44 PM EST0:44 UAE (+1)16:44 ET5:44 BRT - Lundqvist made 39 saves in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: He improved to 35-20-7, logging his most wins since the 2011-12 season.
|Apr. 5 10:09 PM PT11:09 PM MT12:09 AM CT1:09 AM ET5:09 GMT1:09 PM 北京时间10:09 PM MST12:09 AM EST9:09 UAE1:09 ET2:09 BRT - Lundqvist made 27 stops for his 34th win Monday.
Analysis: Lundqvist bounced back after he was pulled his last time out against lowly Buffalo.
|Apr. 3 3:25 PM PT4:25 PM MT5:25 PM CT6:25 PM ET22:25 GMT6:25 AM 北京时间3:25 PM MST5:25 PM EST2:25 UAE (+1)18:25 ET7:25 BRT - Lundqvist was pulled 21 minutes into Saturday's 4-3 loss to Buffalo.
Analysis: He surrendered three goals on nine shots.
|Mar. 24 1:49 PM PT2:49 PM MT3:49 PM CT4:49 PM ET20:49 GMT4:49 AM 北京时间1:49 PM MST3:49 PM EST0:49 UAE (+1)16:49 ET5:49 BRT - Lundqvist made 39 saves in Wednesday's 5-2 victory over Boston.
Analysis: He matched his third-highest save total of the season while improving to 33-19-6.
|Mar. 22 12:21 PM PT1:21 PM MT2:21 PM CT3:21 PM ET19:21 GMT3:21 AM 北京时间12:21 PM MST2:21 PM EST23:21 UAE15:21 ET4:21 BRT - Lundqvist made 25 saves in Monday's 4-2 win over Florida.
Analysis: He held a .901 save percentage and 3.97 goals-against average in his previous five games.
|Mar. 4 10:05 AM PT11:05 AM MT12:05 PM CT1:05 PM ET18:05 GMT2:05 AM 北京时间11:05 AM MST1:05 PM EST22:05 UAE13:05 ET3:05 BRT - Lundqvist and Rick Nash are back in the lineup for the New York Rangers.
Analysis: They returned from injuries for Saturday's game at Detroit. Lundqvist had not played since March 3 because of neck spasms, and Nash had been out since Jan. 22 because of a bone bruise. The 34-year-old Lundqvist is 31-17-4 this season with a 2.31 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage.
|Feb. 26 2:09 PM PT3:09 PM MT4:09 PM CT5:09 PM ET22:09 GMT6:09 AM 北京时间3:09 PM MST5:09 PM EST2:09 UAE (+1)17:09 ET7:09 BRT - Lundqvist made 35 saves as the New York Rangers beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Thursday night.
Analysis: Lundqvist got his 30th victory of the season, joining Martin Brodeur and Patrick Roy as the only goalies in NHL history to have at least 30 wins in 10 different seasons. Lundqvist also passed Mike Richter as the team's all-time regular season saves leader with stop on Vladimir Tarasenko's wrist shot late in the first period. "Growing up, those guys were guys I was watching and now I'm up there with wins," the superstar said.
|Feb. 22 2:22 PM PT3:22 PM MT4:22 PM CT5:22 PM ET22:22 GMT6:22 AM 北京时间3:22 PM MST5:22 PM EST2:22 UAE (+1)17:22 ET7:22 BRT - Lundqvist bounced back with a 22-save shutout Sunday against Detroit.
Analysis: The star goaltender had just 15 saves in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to Chicago, but he's recorded a 1.41 GAA with two shutouts in winning six of his last seven outings.
|Feb. 18 2:46 PM PT3:46 PM MT4:46 PM CT5:46 PM ET22:46 GMT6:46 AM 北京时间3:46 PM MST5:46 PM EST2:46 UAE (+1)17:46 ET8:46 BRT - Lundqvist had an off night Wednesday against Chicago, allowing four goals on 19 shots.
Analysis: Lundqvist had permitted four goals total over his previous four starts. He's still posted a strong 1.65 GAA over his last six.
|Feb. 11 8:45 AM PT9:45 AM MT10:45 AM CT11:45 AM ET16:45 GMT12:45 AM 北京时间9:45 AM MST11:45 AM EST20:45 UAE11:45 ET2:45 BRT - In a matchup of superstars, Lundqvist stopped 34 shots for his third shutout of the season as the Rangers dominated Penguins captain Sidney Crosby.
Analysis: Lundqvist deserves credit but it was tough Rangers' defense that resulted in Crosby, who didn't record a shot on goal, failing to extend a career-high, seven-game goal-scoring streak.
|Feb. 9 8:53 AM PT9:53 AM MT10:53 AM CT11:53 AM ET16:53 GMT12:53 AM 北京时间9:53 AM MST11:53 AM EST20:53 UAE11:53 ET2:53 BRT - Lundqvist made 27 saves and the Rangers posted their first three-game winning streak since November with a 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night.
Analysis: He's posted a 1.63 goals-against average during a three-game winning streak.
|Feb. 7 1:35 PM PT2:35 PM MT3:35 PM CT4:35 PM ET21:35 GMT5:35 AM 北京时间2:35 PM MST4:35 PM EST1:35 UAE (+1)16:35 ET7:35 BRT - Lundqvist made 26 saves Saturday.
Analysis: Lundqvist has gone 10 straight without allowing more than three goals.
|Feb. 5 1:29 PM PT2:29 PM MT3:29 PM CT4:29 PM ET21:29 GMT5:29 AM 北京时间2:29 PM MST4:29 PM EST1:29 UAE (+1)16:29 ET7:29 BRT - Lundqvist made 16 saves Thursday.
Analysis: Lundqvist has yielded three or fewer goals in nine straight so he remains a solid fantasy bet.
|Jan. 25 1:31 PM PT2:31 PM MT3:31 PM CT4:31 PM ET21:31 GMT5:31 AM 北京时间2:31 PM MST4:31 PM EST1:31 UAE (+1)16:31 ET7:31 BRT - Lundqvist made 30 saves but suffered the loss in Sunday's 3-0 defeat at Ottawa.
Analysis: He has a 1.63 goals-against average and .945 save percentage in his last six games while going 4-2-0.
|Jan. 17 11:07 AM PT12:07 PM MT1:07 PM CT2:07 PM ET19:07 GMT3:07 AM 北京时间12:07 PM MST2:07 PM EST23:07 UAE14:07 ET5:07 BRT - Lundqvist made 34 saves and three more in the shootout of Saturday's win over Philadelphia.
Analysis: Lundqvist has a 1.63 goals-against average over his last three starts.
|Dec. 16 1:52 PM PT2:52 PM MT3:52 PM CT4:52 PM ET21:52 GMT5:52 AM 北京时间2:52 PM MST4:52 PM EST1:52 UAE (+1)16:52 ET7:52 BRT - Lundqvist stopped 18 shots Tuesday.
Analysis: The superstar has a 2.14 GAA for the Blueshirts.
|Dec. 3 12:40 PM PT1:40 PM MT2:40 PM CT3:40 PM ET20:40 GMT4:40 AM 北京时间1:40 PM MST3:40 PM EST0:40 UAE (+1)15:40 ET6:40 BRT - Lundqvist stopped 36 shots in Wednesday's loss in Brooklyn.
Analysis: Lundqvist showed some mettle after yielding 12 goals in his previous three starts.
|Dec. 1 2:10 PM PT3:10 PM MT4:10 PM CT5:10 PM ET22:10 GMT6:10 AM 北京时间3:10 PM MST5:10 PM EST2:10 UAE (+1)17:10 ET8:10 BRT - Lundqvist stopped 33 of 36 shots in Monday's win over Carolina.
Analysis: After being torched for nine goals in losing his previous two starts, Lundqvist delivered a performance more up to his usual standards.
|Nov. 24 2:12 PM PT3:12 PM MT4:12 PM CT5:12 PM ET22:12 GMT6:12 AM 北京时间3:12 PM MST5:12 PM EST2:12 UAE (+1)17:12 ET8:12 BRT - Lundqvist stopped 31 shots for his second shutout of the season Monday against Nashville.
Analysis: Lundqvist has been impressive once again for the Rangers this season with a 1.74 goals-against average.
|Nov. 22 11:44 AM PT12:44 PM MT1:44 PM CT2:44 PM ET19:44 GMT3:44 AM 北京时间12:44 PM MST2:44 PM EST23:44 UAE14:44 ET5:44 BRT - Lundqvist made 39 saves Saturday.
Analysis: The superstar Lundqvist is the best in the business with a glittering 1.85 GAA.
|Nov. 15 1:15 PM PT2:15 PM MT3:15 PM CT4:15 PM ET21:15 GMT5:15 AM 北京时间2:15 PM MST4:15 PM EST1:15 UAE (+1)16:15 ET7:15 BRT - Lundqvist made 22 saves Saturday.
Analysis: The red-hot Lundqvist is rolling with a 1.32 GAA in six straight wins.
|Nov. 11 2:26 PM PT3:26 PM MT4:26 PM CT5:26 PM ET22:26 GMT6:26 AM 北京时间3:26 PM MST5:26 PM EST2:26 UAE (+1)17:26 ET8:26 BRT - Lundqvist registered his first shutout of the season Tuesday, making 33 saves in a 3-0 win over Carolina.
Analysis: The New York Rangers' netminder is now 8-2-2 with a 1.65 goals-against average in 12 starts. He has allowed four goals on 122 shots in his four consecutive wins.
|Nov. 4 2:50 PM PT3:50 PM MT4:50 PM CT5:50 PM ET22:50 GMT6:50 AM 北京时间3:50 PM MST5:50 PM EST2:50 UAE (+1)17:50 ET8:50 BRT - Lundqvist made 32 saves during a 5-2 win over Washington on Tuesday.
Analysis: He is 3-0-1 with a 1.47 goals-against average and .958 save percentage in his last four starts.
|Oct. 25 11:24 AM PT12:24 PM MT1:24 PM CT2:24 PM ET18:24 GMT2:24 AM 北京时间11:24 AM MST1:24 PM EST22:24 UAE14:24 ET4:24 BRT - Lundqvist stopped 46 of 48 shots in Saturday's shootout loss to Philadelphia.
Analysis: Lundqvist only has one win to show for a 1.70 GAA and .949 save percentage in his last four games.
|Oct. 23 12:37 PM PT1:37 PM MT2:37 PM CT3:37 PM ET19:37 GMT3:37 AM 北京时间12:37 PM MST2:37 PM EST23:37 UAE15:37 ET5:37 BRT - Lundqvist made 34 saves on Thursday during a 4-1 win over Arizona.
Analysis: He improved to 4-2-1 and lowered his goals-against average to 1.99. He's only allowed three goals once this season.
|Oct. 19 1:57 PM PT2:57 PM MT3:57 PM CT4:57 PM ET20:57 GMT4:57 AM 北京时间1:57 PM MST3:57 PM EST0:57 UAE (+1)16:57 ET6:57 BRT - Lundqvist was again very good for the Rangers on Sunday in a loss to rival New Jersey.
Analysis: He made 22 saves in the 2-1 overtime defeat. After his team's third straight loss, coach Alain Vigneault said, "Right now we've got in my estimation one player on top of his game, and that's Henrik Lundqvist."
|Oct. 10 7:25 PM PT8:25 PM MT9:25 PM CT10:25 PM ET2:25 GMT10:25 AM 北京时间7:25 PM MST9:25 PM EST6:25 UAE (+1)22:25 ET11:25 BRT - Lundqvist was outstanding in the Rangers' home opener, stopping 37 shots in a 5-2 win over Columbus.
Analysis: Lundqvist has been rock-solid during New York's 3-0-0 start, posting a 2.01 GAA and a .943 save percentage over the three wins.
|Oct. 10 8:34 AM PT9:34 AM MT10:34 AM CT11:34 AM ET15:34 GMT11:34 PM 北京时间8:34 AM MST10:34 AM EST19:34 UAE11:34 ET12:34 BRT - Lundqvist improved to 2-0 after making 31 saves in a 4-2 win over Columbus on Friday.
Analysis: He finished with a save percentage of .939, a tad above the .922 he posted in 46 starts last season.


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From inappropriate to plain stupid, NFL pre-draft questions getting absurd
A few weeks ago, Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland made headlines when it was revealed that he asked Cowboys' first round pick Dez Bryant during a pre-draft interview if his mother was ever a prostitute. It was an insulting and unnecessary question, but it's obvious that Ireland isn't the only one asking prospects stupid inquiries around draft time.
Bills rookie linebacker Arthur Moats recalled an unexpected query at the NFL Scouting Combine.
"It was a guy from the Redskins," Moats said. "He asked me, "Should we draft you and you're sitting around in a room and Brian Orakpo comes to you and says, "You're in my seat.' Are you going to get up and move or are you going to fight him for the chair?'
"I'm like, "It's a chair. I'm just going to slide over,' and he said, "So you're a punk.' I'm thinking, "What? I'm going to fight over a chair? And if I move I'm a punk?' The guy was serious, too."
Added Moats: "I answered, "How is [Orakpo] addressing me? Is he yelling or something?' I guess it depends on how he asked. That was crazy. I didn't know they asked questions like that."
If teams only have 15 minutes to get to know a prospect at the scouting combine, how is this question going to help them figure out whether or not they should draft a player? One would think that a team of NFL scouts, general managers and coaches would have more probing questions than these.
Too bad Moats didn't answer back with, "I'm not sure what I'd do, but ask another dumb question and I'm going to take my chair and stick it directly up your ass."
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Kyle Turley's Song "Flying Helmets"
October 26th, 2008| by Lost Lettermen
Below is the clip from Kyle Turley's song "Flying Helmets" off his debut album, "Anger Management."
The song is in reference to him ripping the helmet off a New York Jets defender in 2001 and chucking it across the field, after which he was ordered to go to anger management classes by the New Orleans Saints.
Choice lyrics include, ""F*** Mike Martz, I never liked him anyway. I shoulda stayed my a** in New Orleans" and "I love Robert Smith. He's got a lot to say. Football gave him a million dollars and he quit and walked away. P****."
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Police officers were called to the 300 block of Southwest Boulevard about 7 a.m.
Police said a man armed with a handgun and wearing dark clothing and a ski mask walked into the shop demanding money.
The man ran off after getting some cash. No injuries were reported.


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Curfew in Shopian, partial restrictions in Srinagar
By IANS - SRINAGAR
Published: 13th September 2013 09:42 AM
Last Updated: 13th September 2013 09:42 AM
Authorities continued curfew in south Kashmir Shopian, Kulgam and some other towns of Jammu and Kashmir Friday to maintain law and order.
Tension had gripped Shopian town Wednesday, when a civilian was killed allegedly in paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) firing in Gagaran village, adjacent to Shopian town.
Four people were killed Saturday at the same place in CRPF firing.
Three of the slain were later found to be unarmed civilians.
Curfew was imposed in Shopian town Wednesday. It has also been imposed in south Kashmir Kulgam, Kakapora and Khudwani towns.
Jammu and Kashmir government Thursday ordered the shifting of the CRPF camp from Gagaran and its replacement by local armed police.
A probe headed by the district magistrate of Shopian has also been ordered in both firing incidents of Sep 7 and 11.
State police has been directed by the government to submit its investigation report on the firing incidents within 24 hours, so that the government is able to decide whether a judicial probe needs to be undertaken into these incidents.
Separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani has appealed to the people to protest the Gagaran firing incidents after Friday prayers.
Authorities have imposed restrictions in and around Srinagar city centre Lal Chowk, where Pro-Azad Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Muhammad Yasin Malik has announced a sit-in Friday against the Gagaran firing incidents.
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ecember 15, 1997
Historical Society proposes renaming downtown streets
by Andrew Walgamott
WOODINVILLE--Take Derby Boulevard south, turn left on Main Street and then hang a right on Pioneer Avenue. Those may be directions to City Hall from Woodinville High School if a proposal the Woodinville Historical Society is pursuing some day comes to pass. The group wants to rename Woodinville's downtown streets with the names of local communities and industries that existed here earlier this century. Phyllis Keller, president of the society, submitted a letter to the city last week on her proposal. She also appeared before the City Council this Monday night. Keller said naming streets would bring community history out.
Derby Boulevard, which is really 131st Ave. N.E., comes from the name of a train stop near Chateau Ste. Michelle. Main Street, better known as N.E. 175th St. reflects what has become Woodinville's main thoroughfare. Pioneer Ave., 133rd Ave. N.E. would be so named because of its proximity to the old Woodinville School (now known as Sorenson), and for the settlers who donated land for the building.
Keller said the effort to rename core streets would take several years. Right now the society wants to concentrate on naming streets inside the TRF project, the north-south trending 138th Ave. N.E. and east-west N.E. 178th St. There, 138th would be known as Garden Avenue for a tract that was subdivided nearby as Woodinville Gardens. The street may also one day extend south past Molbaks, famous for its plants and gardening products. And 178th would be called Mill Street as there were at least six sawmills in the general area. The society is also suggesting that Woodinville-Snohomish Rd. from 175th to the county line be renamed Grace Boulevard, and N.E. 177th Pl. would be designated Daycity Boulevard for the community of Day City which was platted nearby. Other streets including 140th Ave. N.E. and 135th Ave. N.E. may be renamed as well.
Councilwoman Lucy DeYoung, a historical society member, likes the idea. "What we keep hearing from the community is as we grow, we need to try and retain the feeling of a town...Town's have street names, not numbers," DeYoung said. Keller says the idea has been floating around for about 15 years. But not everyone supports the notion. Carol Edwards, publisher of the
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, says input from the fire district, chamber of commerce, UPS and King and Snohomish County road departments is needed before any names are changed. "As a City of Woodinville resident, businessowner and mapmaker, I am opposed to assigning common names to any roads without a full public process," she wrote in a letter to the City Council.


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Chelsea Kaplan's Musings About Life... After Birth
Posted by Colleen on September 11, 2011
It's been ten years. Longer than I've been a mother, which is now one of the main things that defines me. How can it have been that long ago, and only that short a time ago?
Today I cried in church as I remembered. I hugged my children and thought of the many families that today still feel the sting of their lost loved ones. I thought of the families unable to hug fathers, husbands, mothers, daughters, because they are defending my freedom, my way of life.
I thanked God that I have the freedom to worship Him in a country I love. These are challenging times, but at the end of the day, we aren't Republicans and Democrats, Catholics and Jews, homo- and hetero-sexuals...we are Americans, made even more beautiful as the sum of our differences. We are not afraid. We did not spend today hiding in fear. We spent it in reflection, in love, and in pride.
We won.
Hate lost.
But we will always remember.
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GODFREY is one of the hottest comedians on the circuit. Growing up in Chicago, he constantly got in trouble for misbehaving and being an all-around class clown. Godfrey's Nigerian parents unknowingly encouraged his bad behavior by showing him classic comedy films from an early age. While performing impressions of his college football teammates, Godfrey realized his irreverent style of comedy might be more than just a hobby. Godfrey's talent landed him several high profile projects. His performance in Zoolander has achieved cult status; he is recognized across the country as the beloved "7UP Guy" from 7UP's national advertising campaign; and he has cracked up moviegoers in Johnson Family Vacation, The Cook Out with Queen Latifah, Phat Girlz starring Academy Award-winning actress Monique, and Soul Plane, alongside Snoop Dogg. For years, Godfrey provided pop culture commentary on VH1 as a talking head and also appeared on Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen. As one of the most dominant forces in the comedy circuit, Godfrey is in demand as both a host and a standup headliner at the nation's premiere comedy clubs. Godfrey has performed at comedy festivals in Montreal, Toronto, and Chicago, as well as the Just For Laughs Roadshow. With his fourth appearance on BET's Comicview, a guest starring role on 30 ROCK, and his own half-hour special for Comedy Central under his belt, Godfrey is clearly on the verge of super-stardom.
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