Q. .over with? Especially, all has happened during Gary Bettman's term as commissioner. Expect for the 1992 one of course. At the same time whats the chances of all of this getting resolved anytime soon as opposed to later.
A. Understand one thing: This lock-out is about money.
Itâs about "They've got it, we want it" and "we're not giving it up."
But there are other issues here too. Beyond hockey related revenues, beyond contract terms, average annual cap hit, revenue sharing and sometimes even beyond growing the game.
Some issues are big, and others are small, but they are issues. And they did fill the time for the sub-committee meetings this summer in Toronto and New York City. What are these issues? Glad you asked.
1. Player safety and working conditions: This topic is broad. From ice conditions, practice times, the length of training camps and on-ice time, as well as the conditions of the visitors' dressing rooms, hotel rooms on the road (single, as opposed to double occupancy) and beyond. One aspect of travel, that was discussed, dealt with the late night charter flights the teams all partake in, and the ensuing game day skate on those back-to-back nights. Players arriving at hotels in the early hours of day, knowing full well they have to participate in a morning skate are taking sleep aids like Ambien to get them to a rest sleep. Over the counter drugs are an issue for pro athletes, and trying to adjust daily regimes might help some get weaned off these non-prescription drugs.
2. Supplemental discipline: Probably the biggest and most contentious non-financial discussion was about how suspensions are derived. Should there be a simple scale based on the on-ice action? Would there be exceptions? What about multiple offences? And probably the biggest issue on this topic was the appeal process. How could the commissioner be the only avenue of appeal? He, after all, is Brendan Shanahan's boss. When you consider where baseball and football have gone in the appeal process (with independent three-man boards), it would appear this has some merit.
3. Post-career coverage: From improving the pension and benefits beyond the playing career is a natural in any Collective Bargaining. Now add in medical insurance after the hockey career. At present, retired players have an opt-in to the NHLPA program six months after retirement. And while the Players Associationâs plan is very good, it is hoped that the NHL sees fit to assist in creating a lifetime medical plan for retired players. When you add the ever growing concern of concussions and other brain related issues this topic has long lasting ramifications.
4. Drug Testing: An obvious, yet controversial, discussion point that plagues this sport as it does with other professional sports.
5. The Olympics: Both sides have separately admitted that there are positives and negatives about participating in Sochi in 2014. Don Fehr has been involved with the USOC for many years, and sees the value of participation. The owners have said since Vancouver that there needs to be a new set of regulations that allow owners more access to the world of the Olympics, as well as access for NHL media to participate like a rights holder, as opposed to being outside the fence like other media. Video footage from the Games is controlled ostensibly by the IOC, and the NHL needs the ability to market with those legacy moments. Little has been discussed on this topic, as of yet. To be clear, men's hockey was a huge cash cow in Vancouver, and the league and the players agree on one thing. They both want a part of it.
6. International growth: There has been at least one presentation on where and how the NHL game is being marketed overseas. It would appear that the players feel there is tremendous growth opportunity in Europe, where 30 per cent of the players come from. Fehr, actually told Christine Simpson, Michael Grange and I on set one night in New York that growing the game internationally is a big priority for the players, while John Collins on the leagueâs side will tell you that the European opportunities in television are improving every year.
7. Management rights: It would appear the NHL would like to manage the game its way, with less interference or input from the NHLPA. Issues such as schedule and realignment are part of the current CBA, as witnessed by last December's intervention by the players to nix the new four-conference realignment plan. The league has proposed that issues such as these would fall under its rights to manage.
So when someone tells you, it's all about money, they are not completely right. Money is the key issue, but certainly not the only issue. And if something tells you, they could have the deal done in two days, once the money issue is settled, don't believe them.
Some of the above have been talked about quite extensively over the past few months. Some even close to drafting verbiage for the CBA. Others, like the Olympics, have barely been discussed.
There is plenty of work to do. But obviously, not until they settle the financial issue.
Itâs about "They've got it, we want it" and "we're not giving it up."
But there are other issues here too. Beyond hockey related revenues, beyond contract terms, average annual cap hit, revenue sharing and sometimes even beyond growing the game.
Some issues are big, and others are small, but they are issues. And they did fill the time for the sub-committee meetings this summer in Toronto and New York City. What are these issues? Glad you asked.
1. Player safety and working conditions: This topic is broad. From ice conditions, practice times, the length of training camps and on-ice time, as well as the conditions of the visitors' dressing rooms, hotel rooms on the road (single, as opposed to double occupancy) and beyond. One aspect of travel, that was discussed, dealt with the late night charter flights the teams all partake in, and the ensuing game day skate on those back-to-back nights. Players arriving at hotels in the early hours of day, knowing full well they have to participate in a morning skate are taking sleep aids like Ambien to get them to a rest sleep. Over the counter drugs are an issue for pro athletes, and trying to adjust daily regimes might help some get weaned off these non-prescription drugs.
2. Supplemental discipline: Probably the biggest and most contentious non-financial discussion was about how suspensions are derived. Should there be a simple scale based on the on-ice action? Would there be exceptions? What about multiple offences? And probably the biggest issue on this topic was the appeal process. How could the commissioner be the only avenue of appeal? He, after all, is Brendan Shanahan's boss. When you consider where baseball and football have gone in the appeal process (with independent three-man boards), it would appear this has some merit.
3. Post-career coverage: From improving the pension and benefits beyond the playing career is a natural in any Collective Bargaining. Now add in medical insurance after the hockey career. At present, retired players have an opt-in to the NHLPA program six months after retirement. And while the Players Associationâs plan is very good, it is hoped that the NHL sees fit to assist in creating a lifetime medical plan for retired players. When you add the ever growing concern of concussions and other brain related issues this topic has long lasting ramifications.
4. Drug Testing: An obvious, yet controversial, discussion point that plagues this sport as it does with other professional sports.
5. The Olympics: Both sides have separately admitted that there are positives and negatives about participating in Sochi in 2014. Don Fehr has been involved with the USOC for many years, and sees the value of participation. The owners have said since Vancouver that there needs to be a new set of regulations that allow owners more access to the world of the Olympics, as well as access for NHL media to participate like a rights holder, as opposed to being outside the fence like other media. Video footage from the Games is controlled ostensibly by the IOC, and the NHL needs the ability to market with those legacy moments. Little has been discussed on this topic, as of yet. To be clear, men's hockey was a huge cash cow in Vancouver, and the league and the players agree on one thing. They both want a part of it.
6. International growth: There has been at least one presentation on where and how the NHL game is being marketed overseas. It would appear that the players feel there is tremendous growth opportunity in Europe, where 30 per cent of the players come from. Fehr, actually told Christine Simpson, Michael Grange and I on set one night in New York that growing the game internationally is a big priority for the players, while John Collins on the leagueâs side will tell you that the European opportunities in television are improving every year.
7. Management rights: It would appear the NHL would like to manage the game its way, with less interference or input from the NHLPA. Issues such as schedule and realignment are part of the current CBA, as witnessed by last December's intervention by the players to nix the new four-conference realignment plan. The league has proposed that issues such as these would fall under its rights to manage.
So when someone tells you, it's all about money, they are not completely right. Money is the key issue, but certainly not the only issue. And if something tells you, they could have the deal done in two days, once the money issue is settled, don't believe them.
Some of the above have been talked about quite extensively over the past few months. Some even close to drafting verbiage for the CBA. Others, like the Olympics, have barely been discussed.
There is plenty of work to do. But obviously, not until they settle the financial issue.
What is a good location for a wedding reception in Erie County PA?
Q. I'm currently searching out the perfect location for a reception site in erie county for my wedding next fall. However, I'm finding the internet searches of the county fairly unpreductive. Is there anywhere nice?
A. You might have better luck looking at a specific city under "Parks and Recreation - facilities rental" or just look up "Meeting Spaces". Most hotels have very nice banquet rooms. You may also get a discount on the space if you allow them to cater it.
City Parks here Colorado also have numerous meeting halls; many have kitchens. You can rent a hall big enough in the Denver Metro area for about 100 people for around $400.00 to $1000.00. This covers about a six hour event. I would suggest you call your city's information line and ask for direction.
Other options are VFW halls, Masonic Halls, Elk Lodges, Grange halls. Is there a Boy Scout or Girl Scout camp nearby? Check other campgrounds; many have meeting halls, also. Oh, and don't forget to check into State and/or County Fairgrounds! We use one out here that has kitchen facilities, tables and chairs and can hold around 500 people. Cost is about $1300.00 for twelve hours.
A word of caution: get started now! Best of luck! Try these links below. They might help.
http://www.caterersbyrequest.com/listings/caterers/Reception_Halls/PA/Erie.html
http://local.yahoo.com/results?stx=Wedding+Venues&csz=Erie%2C+PA&fr=&ycatfilt=96928851
http://www.paweddingconnection.com/site/1028944/page/832818
I think this last link might be the most helpful to you.
City Parks here Colorado also have numerous meeting halls; many have kitchens. You can rent a hall big enough in the Denver Metro area for about 100 people for around $400.00 to $1000.00. This covers about a six hour event. I would suggest you call your city's information line and ask for direction.
Other options are VFW halls, Masonic Halls, Elk Lodges, Grange halls. Is there a Boy Scout or Girl Scout camp nearby? Check other campgrounds; many have meeting halls, also. Oh, and don't forget to check into State and/or County Fairgrounds! We use one out here that has kitchen facilities, tables and chairs and can hold around 500 people. Cost is about $1300.00 for twelve hours.
A word of caution: get started now! Best of luck! Try these links below. They might help.
http://www.caterersbyrequest.com/listings/caterers/Reception_Halls/PA/Erie.html
http://local.yahoo.com/results?stx=Wedding+Venues&csz=Erie%2C+PA&fr=&ycatfilt=96928851
http://www.paweddingconnection.com/site/1028944/page/832818
I think this last link might be the most helpful to you.
what are the guitar hero 3 / world tour songs?
Q. what are the songs in guitar hero three and world tour?
please do two lists. I want the one that i know more of the songs.
please do two lists. I want the one that i know more of the songs.
A. Guitar hero 3:
# "3's and 7's" - Queens of the Stone Age
# "Avalancha" - Heroes del Silencio
# "Barracuda" - Heart
# "Black Magic Woman" - Santana
# "Cherub Rock" - Smashing Pumpkins
# "Closer" - Lacuna Coil
# "Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll" - Blue Oyster Cult
# "Cult of Personality" - Living Colour
# "Even Flow" - Pearl Jam
# "Generation Rock" - Revolverheld
# "Go That Far" - Bret Michaels Band
# "Hier Kommt Alex" - Die Toten Hosen
# "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" - Pat Benatar
# "I'm in the Band" - The Hellacopters
# "In the Belly of a Shark" - Gallows
# "Knights of Cydonia" - Muse
# "La Grange" - ZZ Top
# "Lay Down" - Priestess
# "Mauvais Garon" - NAAST
# "The Metal" - Tenacious D
# "Minus Celsius" - Backyard Babies
# "Miss Murder" - AFI
# "Mississippi Queen" - Mountain
# "My Name Is Jonas" - Weezer
# "The Number of the Beast" - Iron Maiden
# "One" - Metallica
# "Paint It, Black" - The Rolling Stones
# "Paranoid" - Black Sabbath
# "Radio Song" - Superbus
# "Raining Blood" - Slayer
# "Reptilia" - The Strokes
# "Rock and Roll AllNite" - Kiss
# "Rock You Like a Hurricane" - Scorpions
# "Ruby" - Kaiser Chiefs
# "Sabotage" - Beastie Boys
# "School's Out" - Alice Cooper
# "She Bangs the Drums" - The Stone Roses
# "She Builds Quick Machines" - Velvet Revolver
# "Slow Ride" - Foghat
# "Suck My Kiss" - Red Hot Chili Peppers
# "Take This Life" - In Flames
# "Talk Dirty to Me" - Poison
# "Through the Fire and Flames" - DragonForce
# "Welcome to the Jungle" - Guns N' Roses
# "When You Were Young" - The Killers
World tour:
* 311 - "Beautiful Disaster"
* 30 Seconds To Mars - "The Kill"
* Airbourne - "Too Much Too Young"
* The Allman Brothers Band - "Ramblin' Man"
* Anouk - "Good God"
* The Answer - "Never Too Late"
* At The Drive-In - "One Armed Scissor"
* Beastie Boys - "No Sleep Till Brooklyn"
* Beatsteaks - "Hail to the Freaks"
* Billy Idol - "Rebel Yell"
* Black Label Society - "Stillborn"
* Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - "Weapon of Choice"
* blink-182 - "Dammit"
* Blondie - "One Way or Another"
* Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - "Hollywood Nights"
* Bon Jovi - "Livin' On A Prayer"
* Bullet For My Valentine - "Scream Aim Fire"
* Coldplay - "Shiver"
* Creedence Clearwater Revival - "Up Around The Bend"
* The Cult - "Love Removal Machine"
* Dinosaur Jr. - "Feel The Pain"
* The Doors - "Love Me Two Times"
* Dream Theater - "Pull Me Under"
* The Eagles - "Hotel California"
* The Enemy - "Aggro"
* Filter - "Hey Man, Nice Shot"
* Fleetwood Mac - "Go Your Own Way"
* Foo Fighters - "Everlong"
* The Guess Who - "American Woman"
* Hush Puppies - "You're Gonna Say Yeah!"
* Interpol - "Obstacle 1"
* Jane's Addiction - "Mountain Song"
* Jimi Hendrix - "Purple Haze (Live)"
* Jimi Hendrix - "The Wind Cries Mary"
* Jimmy Eat World - "The Middle"
* Joe Satriani - "Satch Boogie"
* Kent - "Vinternoll2"
* Korn - "Freak On A Leash"
* Lacuna Coil - "Our Truth"
* Lenny Kravitz - "Are You Gonna Go My Way"
* Linkin Park - "What I've Done"
* The Living End - "Prisoner of Society"
* Los Lobos - "La Bamba"
* Lost Prophets - "Rooftops (A Liberation Broadcast)"
* Lynyrd Skynyrd - "Sweet Home Alabama (Live)"
* Mars Volta - "L'Via L'Viaquez"
* MC5's Wayne Kramer - "Kick Out The Jams"
* Metallica - "Trapped Under Ice"
* Michael Jackson - "Beat It"
* Modest Mouse - "Float On"
* Motorhead - "Overkill"
* Muse - "Assassin"
* Negramaro - "Nuvole e Lenzuola"
* Nirvana - "About a Girl (Unplugged)"
* No Doubt - "Spiderwebs"
* NOFX - "Soul Doubt"
* Oasis - "Some Might Say"
* Ozzy Osbourne - "Crazy Train"
* Ozzy Osbourne - "Mr. Crowley"
* Paramore - "Misery Business"
* Pat Benatar - "Heartbreaker"
* R.E.M. - "The One I Love"
* Radio Futura - "Escuela De Calor"
* Rise Against - "Re-Education Through Labor"
* Sex Pistols - "Pretty Vacant"
* Silversun Pickups - "Lazy Eye"
* Smashing Pumpkins - "Today"
* Steely Dan - "Do It Again"
* Steve Miller Band - "The Joker"
* Sting - "Demolition Man (Live)"
* The Stone Roses - "Love Spreads"
* Stuck In The Sound - "Toy Boy"
* Sublime - "Santeria"
* Survivor - "Eye of the Tiger"
* System of a Down - "B.Y.O.B."
* Ted Nugent - "Stranglehold"
* Ted Nugent's Original Guitar Duel Recording
* Tokio Hotel - "Monsoon"
* Tool - "Parabola"
* Tool - "Schism"
* Tool - "Vicarious"
* Trust - "Antisocial"
* Van Halen - "Hot For Teacher"
* Willie Nelson - "On The Road Again"
* Wings - "Band on the Run"
* Zakk Wylde's Original Guitar Duel Recording
There be your answer =)
# "3's and 7's" - Queens of the Stone Age
# "Avalancha" - Heroes del Silencio
# "Barracuda" - Heart
# "Black Magic Woman" - Santana
# "Cherub Rock" - Smashing Pumpkins
# "Closer" - Lacuna Coil
# "Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll" - Blue Oyster Cult
# "Cult of Personality" - Living Colour
# "Even Flow" - Pearl Jam
# "Generation Rock" - Revolverheld
# "Go That Far" - Bret Michaels Band
# "Hier Kommt Alex" - Die Toten Hosen
# "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" - Pat Benatar
# "I'm in the Band" - The Hellacopters
# "In the Belly of a Shark" - Gallows
# "Knights of Cydonia" - Muse
# "La Grange" - ZZ Top
# "Lay Down" - Priestess
# "Mauvais Garon" - NAAST
# "The Metal" - Tenacious D
# "Minus Celsius" - Backyard Babies
# "Miss Murder" - AFI
# "Mississippi Queen" - Mountain
# "My Name Is Jonas" - Weezer
# "The Number of the Beast" - Iron Maiden
# "One" - Metallica
# "Paint It, Black" - The Rolling Stones
# "Paranoid" - Black Sabbath
# "Radio Song" - Superbus
# "Raining Blood" - Slayer
# "Reptilia" - The Strokes
# "Rock and Roll AllNite" - Kiss
# "Rock You Like a Hurricane" - Scorpions
# "Ruby" - Kaiser Chiefs
# "Sabotage" - Beastie Boys
# "School's Out" - Alice Cooper
# "She Bangs the Drums" - The Stone Roses
# "She Builds Quick Machines" - Velvet Revolver
# "Slow Ride" - Foghat
# "Suck My Kiss" - Red Hot Chili Peppers
# "Take This Life" - In Flames
# "Talk Dirty to Me" - Poison
# "Through the Fire and Flames" - DragonForce
# "Welcome to the Jungle" - Guns N' Roses
# "When You Were Young" - The Killers
World tour:
* 311 - "Beautiful Disaster"
* 30 Seconds To Mars - "The Kill"
* Airbourne - "Too Much Too Young"
* The Allman Brothers Band - "Ramblin' Man"
* Anouk - "Good God"
* The Answer - "Never Too Late"
* At The Drive-In - "One Armed Scissor"
* Beastie Boys - "No Sleep Till Brooklyn"
* Beatsteaks - "Hail to the Freaks"
* Billy Idol - "Rebel Yell"
* Black Label Society - "Stillborn"
* Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - "Weapon of Choice"
* blink-182 - "Dammit"
* Blondie - "One Way or Another"
* Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - "Hollywood Nights"
* Bon Jovi - "Livin' On A Prayer"
* Bullet For My Valentine - "Scream Aim Fire"
* Coldplay - "Shiver"
* Creedence Clearwater Revival - "Up Around The Bend"
* The Cult - "Love Removal Machine"
* Dinosaur Jr. - "Feel The Pain"
* The Doors - "Love Me Two Times"
* Dream Theater - "Pull Me Under"
* The Eagles - "Hotel California"
* The Enemy - "Aggro"
* Filter - "Hey Man, Nice Shot"
* Fleetwood Mac - "Go Your Own Way"
* Foo Fighters - "Everlong"
* The Guess Who - "American Woman"
* Hush Puppies - "You're Gonna Say Yeah!"
* Interpol - "Obstacle 1"
* Jane's Addiction - "Mountain Song"
* Jimi Hendrix - "Purple Haze (Live)"
* Jimi Hendrix - "The Wind Cries Mary"
* Jimmy Eat World - "The Middle"
* Joe Satriani - "Satch Boogie"
* Kent - "Vinternoll2"
* Korn - "Freak On A Leash"
* Lacuna Coil - "Our Truth"
* Lenny Kravitz - "Are You Gonna Go My Way"
* Linkin Park - "What I've Done"
* The Living End - "Prisoner of Society"
* Los Lobos - "La Bamba"
* Lost Prophets - "Rooftops (A Liberation Broadcast)"
* Lynyrd Skynyrd - "Sweet Home Alabama (Live)"
* Mars Volta - "L'Via L'Viaquez"
* MC5's Wayne Kramer - "Kick Out The Jams"
* Metallica - "Trapped Under Ice"
* Michael Jackson - "Beat It"
* Modest Mouse - "Float On"
* Motorhead - "Overkill"
* Muse - "Assassin"
* Negramaro - "Nuvole e Lenzuola"
* Nirvana - "About a Girl (Unplugged)"
* No Doubt - "Spiderwebs"
* NOFX - "Soul Doubt"
* Oasis - "Some Might Say"
* Ozzy Osbourne - "Crazy Train"
* Ozzy Osbourne - "Mr. Crowley"
* Paramore - "Misery Business"
* Pat Benatar - "Heartbreaker"
* R.E.M. - "The One I Love"
* Radio Futura - "Escuela De Calor"
* Rise Against - "Re-Education Through Labor"
* Sex Pistols - "Pretty Vacant"
* Silversun Pickups - "Lazy Eye"
* Smashing Pumpkins - "Today"
* Steely Dan - "Do It Again"
* Steve Miller Band - "The Joker"
* Sting - "Demolition Man (Live)"
* The Stone Roses - "Love Spreads"
* Stuck In The Sound - "Toy Boy"
* Sublime - "Santeria"
* Survivor - "Eye of the Tiger"
* System of a Down - "B.Y.O.B."
* Ted Nugent - "Stranglehold"
* Ted Nugent's Original Guitar Duel Recording
* Tokio Hotel - "Monsoon"
* Tool - "Parabola"
* Tool - "Schism"
* Tool - "Vicarious"
* Trust - "Antisocial"
* Van Halen - "Hot For Teacher"
* Willie Nelson - "On The Road Again"
* Wings - "Band on the Run"
* Zakk Wylde's Original Guitar Duel Recording
There be your answer =)
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