The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded forward Raffi Torres to the Buffalo Sabres. In Torres, the Sabres get a gritty personality forward who’ll help boost their momentum.
Elliote Friedman is reporting that Nathan Paetsch and a second round pick went over to Columbus in exchange for Torres, so the deal does indeed look to benefit the Sabres more.
Considering Torres’ contributions in the past with the Oilers and on Columbus, he gives the Sabres a nice physical angle that they can use to hammer out space for their forwards.
It’s not a blockbuster deal by any extent, but it doesn’t look like many big names will be moving on this particular trade deadline day.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Brutha is back with a new video
Brutha is back with a new video showing fans how they'd spend their last day on Earth.
The R&B group will debut the lip for “One Day on Earth,” today on "BET's 106 & Park." The song is first single from their upcoming album Vacancy. The romantic ballad was penned by R.Kelly, and it talks about a man who wants to spend his last day alive with the love of his life.
The lead single off of any album usually sets the tone for the rest of the project, so Brutha thought this would be the perfect single to herald their return.
“We believe as artists you should come with your guns drawn, and ‘One Day On This Earth’ is our big song,” said Papa. “It’s only right that we come with it first. It’s a big love song.
If you haven't heard the track, you can listen to it below.
Eric Massa suddenly dropped his reelection bid Wednesday
Eric Massa suddenly dropped his reelection bid Wednesday, citing health concerns, as allegations surfaced that he sexually harassed a male staffer.
Massa, a 20-year veteran of the Navy, vehemently denied charges reported by Politico and leaked to the Daily News by sources on both sides of the political aisle.
Massa, a Democrat, said he's retiring because of a recurrence of cancer, which he had beaten before. He implied if there was harassment, it was verbal, not physical.
"Do I or have I ever used salty language when I'm angry?" he said. "Yes, I have, and I have apologized to those where it's appropriate."
Politico, citing House aides, said the married father of two allegedly made unwanted advances toward a junior male staffer.
Massa slammed reports of the sexual nature of the harassment.
"Those kinds of articles, unsubstantiated, without factual backing, are a symptom of what's wrong with this city," he said. He also said he was entering a "a final phase" of his life.
The news came as a body blow to New York Democrats, who are already reeling under the weight of scandals all around the state.
A top Washington Democrat compared Massa, 50, to disgraced former GOP Rep. Mark Foley, who quit in 2006 amid charges of sending sexually explicit messages to male congressional pages.
"Massa just killed us," the Democrat said. "It's like what Foley did to them in the last cycle." That scandal tainted numerous Republicans who were accused of covering up for Foley.
Sources told The News that Massa's activities are being investigated, but Massa said yesterday he did not know if he was being looked at by the House ethics committee.
The freshman congressman barely defeated GOP Rep. Randy Kuhl to win his heavily Republican western New York district in 2008. He said he was announcing his retirement early to give others a chance to run.
But with no apparent replacement, it seems likely the GOP will take the seat back.
"Today, Eric Massa became the latest in a growing list of New York Democrats to abandon public life under a cloud," said state GOP Chairman Ed Cox. "With each passing day, it appears New York Democrats are being consumed by a culture of corruption."
Massa, a 20-year veteran of the Navy, vehemently denied charges reported by Politico and leaked to the Daily News by sources on both sides of the political aisle.
Massa, a Democrat, said he's retiring because of a recurrence of cancer, which he had beaten before. He implied if there was harassment, it was verbal, not physical.
"Do I or have I ever used salty language when I'm angry?" he said. "Yes, I have, and I have apologized to those where it's appropriate."
Politico, citing House aides, said the married father of two allegedly made unwanted advances toward a junior male staffer.
Massa slammed reports of the sexual nature of the harassment.
"Those kinds of articles, unsubstantiated, without factual backing, are a symptom of what's wrong with this city," he said. He also said he was entering a "a final phase" of his life.
The news came as a body blow to New York Democrats, who are already reeling under the weight of scandals all around the state.
A top Washington Democrat compared Massa, 50, to disgraced former GOP Rep. Mark Foley, who quit in 2006 amid charges of sending sexually explicit messages to male congressional pages.
"Massa just killed us," the Democrat said. "It's like what Foley did to them in the last cycle." That scandal tainted numerous Republicans who were accused of covering up for Foley.
Sources told The News that Massa's activities are being investigated, but Massa said yesterday he did not know if he was being looked at by the House ethics committee.
The freshman congressman barely defeated GOP Rep. Randy Kuhl to win his heavily Republican western New York district in 2008. He said he was announcing his retirement early to give others a chance to run.
But with no apparent replacement, it seems likely the GOP will take the seat back.
"Today, Eric Massa became the latest in a growing list of New York Democrats to abandon public life under a cloud," said state GOP Chairman Ed Cox. "With each passing day, it appears New York Democrats are being consumed by a culture of corruption."
Lillian Roth told her Biography
Lillian Roth was born in 1910 by a different name, Lillian Rutstein. Roth was a famous actress & singer. Lillian Roth actually began working in the acting business at the age of 6, when he appeared in films, plays & revues. He was actually touted as “Broadway’s youngest star.”
In the late 20’s & early 30’s, Lillian Roth starred onstage in Earl Carroll’s Vanities as well as Ziegfeld’s Midnight Frolics. He also starred in lots of successful Hollywood movies.
In 1953, Lillian Roth told her biography on a TV series called This is your Life, & then four year later he released her personal autobiography which was called I’ll Cry Tomorrow. I’ll Cry Tomorrow became an international best seller & actually became a hit when it starred Susan Hayward in 1955. Susan Hayward actually won an Oscar Nomination for I’ll Cry Tomorrow.
In the personal life of Lillian Roth, he was known for having a drinking problem as well as having been married 8 times. Lillian Roth made a comeback in nightclubs as well as onstage when he appeared in I Can get it for you Wholesale & 70 Girls 70 & then in the 1977 film Communion. Lillian Roth passed away at the age of 1980.
Joe Corvo Washington Capitals Defenseman
The Washington Capitals have acquired defenseman Joe Corvo from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for defenseman Brian Pothier, forward Oskar Osala and a second-round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, vice president and general manager George mcphee announced today.
Jacob Nodarse Arrested in Darien Murders
Wednesday afternoon, a 23 year elderly man who was thought about a prime suspect in the murder of 3 relatives members in Darien, FL has been arrested at his parents home. Jacob B. Nodarse was found sleeping in a truck outside of a home in Lehigh Acres near Fort Myers at around 3pm.
Jacob Nodarse is being held by law enforcement on an obstruction of justice charge; however, police are saying that Nodarse is the prime suspect in the murder case of Jeffrey Kramer, age 50, Lori Kramer, age 48 as well as their son Michael, age 20. The murder charges against Nodarse have not yet been filed though. Police have trying to locate Nodarse & his blue BMW coupe. Authorities knew Nodarse had relatives in Miami & Fort Myers.
At this point, it is unknown what motive Nodarse would have in the murders. Tuesday morning, Darien police responded to a call to the 8900 block of Kilkenny Drive in Darien after the Kramers’ daughter called 9-1-1 while hiding in a closet. The Kramer daughter said shots were being fired in the home. When Darien police arrived 3 of the relatives members were dead on the scene.
Here is a video link of Nodarse’s arrest:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/03/jacob-nodarse-arrested-ma_n_484878.html
Jacob Nodarse is being held by law enforcement on an obstruction of justice charge; however, police are saying that Nodarse is the prime suspect in the murder case of Jeffrey Kramer, age 50, Lori Kramer, age 48 as well as their son Michael, age 20. The murder charges against Nodarse have not yet been filed though. Police have trying to locate Nodarse & his blue BMW coupe. Authorities knew Nodarse had relatives in Miami & Fort Myers.
At this point, it is unknown what motive Nodarse would have in the murders. Tuesday morning, Darien police responded to a call to the 8900 block of Kilkenny Drive in Darien after the Kramers’ daughter called 9-1-1 while hiding in a closet. The Kramer daughter said shots were being fired in the home. When Darien police arrived 3 of the relatives members were dead on the scene.
Here is a video link of Nodarse’s arrest:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/03/jacob-nodarse-arrested-ma_n_484878.html
Eri Yoshida Meets Tim Wakefield
Eighteen-year-old knuckleballer Eri Yoshida, the first woman drafted by a Japanese team, was in Fort Myers today to meet the man who inspired her to pitch.
Back in November 2008, Tim Wakefield said they hoped to see her pitch three day. Today, after Yoshida watched his side session, they returned the favour:
They spun a couple, but for the most part, it was very lovely. They could take the spin out of a lot of them and they had a lot of movement on them. \.\. I had seen film of her and I was impressed at the film. But to see her in person and to actually see her throw, I was very impressed with how they threw and the knowledge they had on the knuckleball, because they told me they was self-taught. This is the first time she is actually ever had coaching throwing a knuckleball. I kind of know where she is at, because I was there when I first started throwing -- nobody knew what to do.
Yoshida:
I never thought I could ever feel this happy.
Yoshida spent the winter pitching for the Yuma Scorpions of the Michigan Winter League. In her second start, on February 11, they threw three shutout innings against Team Canada.
