Toaday's Tune: "Sunday Bloody Sunday" By U2

"Sunday Bloody Sunday" is our 'Today's Tune', in rememberance of the events that occurred in Derry (a.k.a. Londonderry), Northern Ireland on January 30, 1972, during what is refferred to as 'The Troubles'. That January 30th is known as 'Bloody Sunday', for unforgettable and tragic reasons.


Intoduction on Wikipedia's 'Bloody Sunday' (1972) page:

Bloody Sunday (Irish: Domhnach na Fola)[1]—sometimes called the Bogside Massacre[2]—was an incident on 30 January 1972 in the Bogside area of Derry,[3] Northern Ireland. Twenty-seven civil rights protesters were shot by the British Army Parachute Regiment during a Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association march.[4] Thirteen people, seven of whom were teenagers, died immediately, while the death of another person 4½ months later has been attributed to the injuries he received on the day. Two protesters were injured when they were run down by army vehicles.[5] Many witnesses, including bystanders and journalists, testify that all those shot were unarmed. Five of those wounded were shot in the back.[6]

Two investigations have been held by the British Government. The Widgery Tribunal, held in the immediate aftermath of the event, largely cleared the soldiers and British authorities of blame — Widgery described the soldiers' shooting as "bordering on the reckless" — but was criticised by many as a "whitewash"[7][8][9] including by former chief of staff to Tony Blair, Jonathan Powell.[10] The Saville Inquiry, established in 1998 to look at the events again (chaired by Lord Saville of Newdigate), was expected to report in late 2009 but has now been delayed until March 2010[11].

The Provisional Irish Republican Army's (IRA) campaign against the partition of Ireland had begun in the two years prior to Bloody Sunday, but perceptions of the day boosted the status of and recruitment into the organisation enormously.[12] Bloody Sunday remains among the most significant events in the Troubles of Northern Ireland, chiefly due to the fact that it was carried out by the army and not paramilitaries, and in full public and press view.[2]...

This is a part of Irish history that has been chronicled and and rightfully made unforgettable through varius mediums, including song and film. The most memorable film made about it is the 2002 television film, 'Bloody Sunday'.


Content, Casting and Production from Wikipedia's 'Bloody Sunday' (TV Film) page:

Content

The drama shows the events of the day through the eyes of Ivan Cooper, the Protestant Stormont Member of Parliament (for the Social Democratic and Labour Party) who was a central organiser of the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association march in Derry on 30 January 1972. The march ended when British paratroopers fired on the demonstrators, killing thirteen instantly and wounding another thirteen, one of whom died 4½ months later from injuries he received on that day.

The soundtrack contains only one piece of music, a live version of "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by U2 which plays over the closing credits.

Casting & Production

Cooper is played by James Nesbitt, himself a Protestant from Northern Ireland, and a number of the military characters were played by ex-members of the British army. Gerry Donaghy was played by Declan Duddy, nephew of Jackie Duddy, one of those killed on Bloody Sunday. Big Brother 2007 (UK) housemate Seány O'Kane was in the film as well.[1]...

U2 - "Sunday Bloody Sunday" Live (mixed source tribute)



'Bloody Sunday' 2002 TV Movie Trailer

Junior's Reading And Viewing List: January 29, 2010

Last Update - January 30, 2010 at 1:44 AM EST

The following is another collection of links, with a little peak at what's awaiting you, for a sampling of available items of interest. It's the 'Reading And Viewing List' for January 29, 2010.


January 29, 2010

Beninati: Win Streak Continues
By Joe Beninati - Capitals Play-By-Play at CSN - Washington, DC

For the first 45 minutes on the air tonight, I was getting the feeling that the Caps long win streak was going to be in jeopardy. The Panthers executed their game plan very well, and the home team was not as crisp as we’ve seen them recently. Even with a one-goal lead early, the Caps were giving up quality chances by the bushel, and thankfully, Michal Neuvirth bailed them out...


Florida Panthers At Washington Capitals Highlights & Report
Posted at Comcast SportsNet - Washington, DC

Right click on video to choose full screen option.

Bruce Boudreau Speaks To Media After Win Over Florida Panthers
Posted on Caps365 at WashingtonCaps.com

Washington Capitals Players Speak To Media After Win
Over Florida Panthers
Posted on Caps365 at WashingtonCaps.com

J.D. Salinger And Captain America: Where 'Catcher In The Rye' Meets Comics
By Joel Hanek at MTV's Splash Page

Many are still mourning the loss of "Catcher in the Rye" author J.D. Salinger, who passed away yesterday at the age of 91. Even though the enigmatic writer was beloved by filmmakers and the entertainment industry in general, none of his works were ever officially sanctioned for adaption into film...

Oh My Gosht: Rock In India Unveils Dal Line-Up
By mdome at Classic Rock

Indian rock and metal fans are spitting vindaloo after the promoters for Rock In India booked two surprising acts to headline this year’s events in Dehli and Bangalore on February 20 and 22, respectively...

From Pavel Lysenkov's blog
Posted by tj at Alex Ovetjkin

All the comments are translated from Russian...
*Dan, Jr. / Junior's Eyes Note: Contains several videos
and pictures of the Washington Capitals - Locker room, practice, "Unleash The Fury", etc.

Game Day: Caps and Cats
By Hockey Mom at Musings Of A Hockey Mom

The Capitals play host to the Florida Panthers tonight at Verizon Center and hope to continue on their red-hot win streak! Meanwhile, the Cats' play of late has brought up the age-old question of whether or not the feline species really does have nine lives...

Lou Reed Gets Noisy On UK Tour
By mdome at Classic Rock

Lou Reed is to use his controversial 1975 album Metal Machine Music as the basis for his spring UK dates...

The Peerless Prognosticator is ON THE AIR!!! -- Caps vs. Panthers, January 29th
By The Peerless at The Peerless Prognosticator

...And today we have a special treat. I don’t know how many readers of this space have sent me e-mails asking, “Peerless, how do you crank out these posts day after day after day...”...

Perry to Cornell: ‘Do You Want To Join Aerosmith?’
By gbarton at Classic Rock

Following Classic Rock’s exclusive news that both Paul Rodgers and Billy Idol were sounded out by guitarist Joe Perry to be Aerosmith’s new singer, we can reveal the name of another star who Perry believed could replace Steven Tyler: Chris Cornell...

Rink Side Radio Official Anouncement!
By Joe Fortunato at From The Rink

...Let me start by saying that SBNation strives bring all of you the best information out there, in a welcoming, open and interactive environment. One of the ways we plan to do that here is to have an official From the Rink radio show, through blog talk radio. The show's name is Rink Side Radio, and it will air live...

"The Raven" - Read By Vincent Price And Christopher Walken

The first publication of "The Raven", including credit given to it's American author Edgar Allan Poe, was in the January 29, 1845 edition of The Evening Mirror (New York, NY - USA). "The Raven" is a narrative poem, which involves a lover lamenting the loss of his love, Lenore.

Below, you'll find two videos with readings of the famous and mysterious poem. Though these talented American actors have somewhat differing styles in their performances, both Vincent Price and Christopher Walken kept the creepy atmos percolating throughout.

Vincent Price - "The Raven"



Christopher Walken - "The Raven"

Today's Tune: "Carry On Wayward Son" by Kansas

On January 29, 1861, Kansas was admiitted into the Union, becoming the 34th state in the USA. Therfore, I've chosen a song from the classic rock style band Kansas for this 'Today's Tune'.

"Carry On Wayward Son" was originally released on the 1976 album, 'Leftoverture'. It was also sold as a single in '76, and became one of the band's biggest selling singles ever.

Kansas - "Carry On Wayward Son" Live at Canada Jam in 1978

Those shorts have to go. ... er ... uh ...
Well, just put something more on please!

Junior's Reading And Viewing List: January 26 - 28, 2010

Last Update - January 29, 2010 at 2:29 AM EST

We're closing in on the end of the month. Here's my 'Reading And Viewing List' for January 26 through January 28, 2010. I hope you find these as interesting as I have.


January 28, 2010

Do Caps Have Nine Lives?
By Mike Vogel - Senior Writer at WashingtonCaps.com

Two nights after a 5-1 win over Anaheim pushed the Capitals’ winning streak to eight – matching their longest winning spree in more than a quarter century – Washington hosts the first victim of its current run. The Caps started their streak against the Panthers in Florida on Jan. 15, and they'll seek to extend it to nine vs. the Panthers at Verizon Center on Friday night...

An Update on Today’s News
By Ted Leonsis at Ted's Take

It hasn’t been my desire to comment on the status of the discussions between Lincoln Holdings - the partnership group I’m involved in that owns the Washington Capitals and Washington Mystics and WSELP, which owns the Wizards, the Verizon Center, and the Washington-area Ticketmaster franchise. Yet with the news reports out there this morning, it probably makes sense to clear some things up...

Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, Iron Fist And A 'Big Space Epic'
On Marvel Studios' Wish List
By Josh Wigler at MTV's Splash Page

Following the debut of "The Avengers," where does Marvel Studios go next? The company is likely to pursue further "Iron Man," "Thor" and "Captain America" sequels, but there are many other characters at their disposal — which is something that Marvel is well aware of...

Seconds Out: It’s Joe Walsh Vs. Joe Walsh!
By mdome at Classic Rock

Life’s been good to Joe Walsh. Up until now, at any rate. Because he’s decided to take action against... Joe Walsh. Seriously, the wacky Eagles guitarist is involved in a legal wrangle with a Republican congressional candidate in the state of Illinois. And they share the same name...

'Thor' To Be More Science Than Fantasy, Says Marvel Studios President
By Josh Wigler at MTV's Splash Page

Fans that are worried about how the fantasy world of "Thor" and the high-tech reality of "Iron Man" will reconcile with one another, it turns out that there's nothing to fear — according to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, "Thor" is more scientific in nature than you might initially think...

Caps Roast Ducks for Eighth Straight Win
By Hockey Mom at Musings Of A Hockey Mom

...I was surprised to see Jiggy (J.S. Giguere) in net for the visitors, but he was effective in holding back the Caps' sizzling offense, until the third period that is. The feisty boys from Disneyland had their game faces on, if just for a moment, and after the roasting began, they started getting nasty...

Could Billy Idol Be Aerosmith’s King Rocker?
By gbarton at Classic Rock

Following Classic Rock’s exclusive story that Paul Rodgers was asked by guitarist Joe Perry to be Aerosmith’s new singer, we can reveal the name of another star sounded out by Perry to fill Steven Tyler’s shoes: Billy Idol...

January 27, 2010

Postgame Notebook: Capitals 5, Ducks 1
By Mike Vogel - Senior Writer at WashingtonCaps.com

Eight Straight – Heading into the third period of Wednesday’s struggle with the Anaheim Ducks, the Caps were in a 1-1 draw. Both teams had played the night before, Washington winning and the Ducks losing. Both teams had produced strong scoring chances and both had gotten excellent goaltending. The Caps were seeking their eighth straight win, and the Ducks were desperately seeking points to sustain their bid for one of the final playoff berths in the Western Conference...

From the Press Box: Anaheim Ducks vs. Washington Capitals
By Chasta Piatakovas at Love the Game, Don't Like Puck Bunnies

The Anaheim Ducks (24-22-7, 55 points) made a rare appearance at Verizon Center—the team had not played at the arena since Dec. 2006—to face the Washington Capitals (34-12-6, 74 points)...

Hulk Confirmed For 'The Avengers',
But What About Edward Norton?
By Josh Wigler at MTV's Splash Page

It's hardly a secret that Captain America, Iron Man and Thor will make up the core trio in "The Avengers," but is there room for the Hulk in Marvel's 2012 superhero team-up?...

Joe Perry Wanted Paul Rodgers To Join Aerosmith
By gbarton at Classic Rock

Classic Rock can confirm that Paul Rodgers was invited to be Aerosmith’s new frontman.

This happened at the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour in London last November, when Aerosmith’s troubles with singer Steven Tyler were just beginning to surface...

The State of the Capitals’ Union, January 2010
By pucksandbooks at On Frozen Blog

Red Army, fellow Washington puckheads, late January again finds the Washington Capitals in an enviable competitive position: in first place — by a Grand Canyon chasm — in the Southeast division, but also first overall in the Eastern conference...

Aiming For Eight
By Mike Vogel - Senior Writer at WashingtonCaps.com

...Coming off a 7-2 victory against the Islanders on Tuesday night in New York, the Capitals return home on Wednesday to face the Anaheim Ducks on short rest at Verizon Center. With a win over the Ducks, the Caps would forge their longest winning streak in more than 20 years...

January 26, 2010

Postgame Notebook: Capitals 7, Islanders 2
By Mike Vogel - Senior Writer at WashingtonCaps.com

Seven/Seven – The Caps scored seven goals against the Islanders in New York on Tuesday in extending their winning streak to seven games. The streak began in Florida two weeks ago when goaltender Jose Theodore came on in relief of starter Michal Neuvirth to earn a 5-4 shootout victory...


Joe Beninati & Craig Laughlin on Capitals Win Over Islanders
Posted on Comcast SportsNet - Washington, DC

Right click on video to choose full screen option.

Kovalchuk Trade, You Say? Well, We Have Our Own Silly Ideas About It
By The Peerless at The Peerless Prognosticator

We’re not yet a month into the new year, and trade rumors are among the hot topics being discussed around the NHL.

OK, rumors about where Ilya Kovalchuk is headed. There are rumblings that the Capitals might be in the hunt for the prolific winger, and since we have...

Attention Shoppers: Steven Tyler Is In Town
By gbarton at Classic Rock

Estranged Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler was spotted at a Home Depot store in Rancho Mirage, California this past weekend, where he treated shoppers to another impromptu vocal performance...

AC/DC Powers Up Iron Man 2 Soundtrack
Posted at Marvel.com

Watch the music video for AC/DC's "Shoot To Thrill," complete with exclusive new "Iron Man 2" footage, below!

Through a unique collaboration between Marvel Studios and Columbia Records, AC/DC's music will be featured in Marvel Studios' "Iron Man 2," the sequel to the 2008 blockbuster film. In addition, Columbia Records will release the album "AC/DC: Iron Man 2" on Monday, April 19, 2010. "AC/DC: Iron Man 2" features 15 classic AC/DC songs selected from...

The Who Reveal Super Bowl Set List
Posted by mdome at Classic Rock

The Who have surprised everyone by revealing the set list for their performance at Super Bowl XLIV...

Trower Announces Tour
Posted by mdome at Classic Rock

Robin Trower is to play 13 shows during the late summer...

UFO Make UK Dates
Posted at Planet Rock

UFO are heading to the UK for a series of shows in April.

The band will play seven shows on the tour in support of last year’s The Visitor album...

The Peerless Prognosticator is ON THE AIR!!! -- Caps vs. Islanders, January 26th
By The Peerless at The Peerless Prognosticator

The Caps take to the road again this evening for a visit to the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum where they will take on the New York Islanders. The Caps are having a fine January, so good in fact that the club could set a franchise best month for wins if they...

Semin is a Panther! Says Ovechkin's Dad
Posted by tuvanhillbilly at Japers' Rink

Pavel Lysenkov at Sovetsky Sport has done it again-another "War and Peace" sized interview, this time he caught up with Alexander Semin after the Philadelphia game...

Shooting For Seven
By Mike Vogel - Senior Writer at WashingtonCaps.com

...Coming off a perfect week in which they won four games in seven days against four of the league’s elite teams in both conferences, the Caps start off another busy week on Tuesday vs. the Islanders on Long Island. The slate for the week ahead is a bit more tightly packed than was last week’s. Washington will play four games in six days beginning with its game on the Island...

Today's Tune: "45" By Elvis Costello

The musical genius known as Elvis Costello.

Happy Birthday Alan Cumming! Scottish stage, television and film actor Cumming was born in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland on January 27, 1965. The activist and humanitarian is in very high demand these days. You see him regularly in films and a fair amount on television (PBS / Masterpiece presenter).

When I think of Alan Cumming, I remember his work in movies such as 'Bernard And The Genie' (Won British Comedy Award for Best TV Comedy Newcomer), 'Spy Kids' ('Spy Kids' trilogy), and 'X2: X-Men United' ('X-Men' film series). And who could forget him as Wyatt Frame, also known as "White Ass Wally", in 'Josie And The Pussycats'.

Cumming was born in 1965, which makes him 45 years old today. So, for our 'Today's Tune', the obvious choice is "45" (2002). It's a great piece of work, about all things 45, by a musical genius born in England of Irish heritage, Elvis Costello. Costello was 45 years old when he wrote the song.

Elvis Costello And The Imposters - "45" Diner Version



Elvis Costello And The Imposters - "45" Street / Grocery Cart Version

Scorpions To Retire After New Album And Long World Tour

World Tour 2009 - Gdansk, Poland fan photo from Scorpions photo gallery.

Yes, it is rather sad news. Scorpions, one of the best and most memorable rock bands, will soon be no more. The German bad boys, a fantastic group of lovely and lively guys, are to retire.

They will do so after a huge world tour in support of their new album, 'Sting In The Tail' (Due out March 19, 2010). It's being called the 'Get Your Sting And Blackout World Tour 2010 / 2011', but it will probably go on into at least 2012. The tour starts in March, and then leads them across the globe over the next few years. Visit the band's Tour Page for updates. These lads put on amazing live shows, so go see them in concert, when they come around your area for the last time. See the note posted to their web site below.


Important Message to our Fans

posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 3:13:36 AM

It was always our pleasure, our purpose in life, our passion and we were fortunate enough to make music for you - whether it was live on stage or in the studio, creating new songs.

While we were working on our album these past few months, we could literally feel how powerful and creative our work was – and how much fun we were still having, in the process. But there was also something else: We want to end the Scorpion’s extraordinary career on a high note. We are extremely grateful for the fact that we still have the same passion for music we’ve always had since the beginning. This is why, especially now, we agree we have reached the end of the road. We finish our career with an album we consider to be one of the best we have ever recorded and with a tour that will start in our home country Germany and take us to five different continents over the next few years.

We want you, our fans, to be the first to know about this. Thank you for your never-ending support throughout the years!

We uploaded the very first snippets from our new album for you.

And now... let’s get the party started and get ready for a “Sting in the Tail”!

See you on the world tour,

Yours Scorpions

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New Album: Sting In The Tail
Release: March 19th 2010















Listen to the Snippets:

○ Raised On Rock
○ The Good Die Young

Today's Tune: "Eruption" By Van Halen

Happy Birthday Eddie Van Halen! Eddie was born in The Netherlands on January 26, 1955. He and his family eventually moved to Pasadena, California in the USA, after he had reached the age of 7 years old. He is one of the greatest rock guitarists to have ever lived. Most of his rocking has been as a founding member (along with brother Alex) of the highly successful band, Van Halen.

Not to mess around, we'll get right to the 'Today's Tune'. To feature Eddie in the best way on his birthday, we have the original studio track, and also an extended live version of the famous solo guitar creation, "Eruption". The studio version was recorded in the Fall of 1977, and it was released on the band's first album on February 10, 1978.

Van Halen - "Eruption" (1978 album audio) by Eddie Van Halen



Van Halen - "Eruption" Extended Live Version by Eddie Van Halen

Joan Jett Told Kristen Stewart To "F@#k Your Guitar!"

Kristen Stewart with Joan Jett. Photo by Getty Images.

According to a report at The Vancouver Sun, rock goddess Joan Jett had some interesting instructions for actress Kristen Stewart, who plays Jett in 'The Runaways', a movie about the band due to show in theatres on March 19, 2010. The article by Katherine Monk was posted January 25th, after the film premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2010.

Monk wrote that Stewart said Joan Jett had instructed her to .... "Put your pussy to the wood! Fuck your guitar!".

The movie also stars Dakota Fanning as Cherie Currie, Scout Taylor-Compton as Lita Ford and Stella Maeve as Sandy West, the other actual band members represented in this production. Alia Shawkat plays the band's bassist Robin, a fictional character created due to legal issues preventing the portrayal of real bassist Jackie Fox.

For more colorful phrases and to learn more about Stewart's experiences while making the movie, click on this link for the full article.

Ian Anderson And Rick Nielsen Interviews At 100.7 FM The Bay

Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick, playing five neck guitar.

Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull and Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick were each recently interviewed by Colleen Carew at 100.7 FM The Bay. Listen to the interviews via the links below. Check out Colleen's page at The Bay Online for more great interviews with major rock stars.


Ian Anderson - Before The Lyric Opera House concert
in Baltimore, MD on October 15, 2009


Rick Nielsen - Before January 23rd Rams head Live! concert
in Baltimore, MD on January 20, 2010

Junior's Reading And Viewing List: January 24 - 25, 2010

Last Update - January 25, 2010 at 11:58 PM EST

Here's just a small sample of the things that were posted to the web over the last couple days. It's the 'Reading And Viewing List' for January 24 through January 25, 2010.


January 25, 2010

Social Media Revolution in #caps108
By Chasta Piatakovas at Love the Game, Don't Like Puck Bunnies

Social media is changing the way we relate to each other.

#caps108 is a remarkable and enjoyable resource for any Washington Capitals fans and Twitter users to move the tweetversation from Twitter and connect in real space during the first intermission at every Capitals home game on the concourse outside Section 108...

AC/DC Confirmed As Headliner For Download 2010
By gbarton at Classic Rock

Other bands on the bill to include Them Crooked Vultures, Stone Temple Pilots, Deftones, Megadeth and Motörhead. Come inside for ticket details.

Download festival organisers have today confirmed that AC/DC will be one of the headliners for this year’s festival, taking place at Donington Park 11-13 June...

Photo Gallery from Caps Win over Phoenix
Posted by Dave Nichols at CAPITALS NEWS NETWORK

Here are a few shots from Saturday night's 4-2 win over the Coyotes. Apparently, the Coyotes went out for a few shots themselves the next day.

Anyway, hope you enjoy these from staff photographer Cheryl...
*Dan, Jr. / Junior's Eyes Note: "Flip Cup" is a disgusting
drinking game.

If Men Have All The Power How Come Women Make All The Rules?
By Kameron at I May Have Been Born Yesterday
But I Stayed Up All Night

Cognitive dissonance is the unpleasant mental state people often experience when trying to accept two incompatible ideas at once. Cognitive dissonance is uncomfortable: we feel anxious, disoriented, ashamed, angry, deeply confused. Commonly, people try to reduce the dissonance by rationalizing: that is, by attempting to minimize or discredit one of the two ideas...

EXCLUSIVE: Martin Campbell Explains How Much Of
'Green Lantern' Will Occur In Space
By Josh Wigler at MTV's Splash Page

Much of the current "Green Lantern" speculation focuses on whether Hector Hammond or Sinestro will be the first film's central villain, but there's another question fans are asking these days, too: how much of the movie is set in space?...

'Journeyman' Creator Co-Writing Brian Bendis' 'Powers' TV Pilot
By Josh Wigler at MTV's Splash Page

Last week, it was revealed that Brian Michael Bendis had help from a new collaborator in bringing "Powers" to the small screen on the FX Network, though the writer's identity remained unnamed at the time...

January 24, 2010

Alexander Semin: "In Principle, I Could Even Do More"
Posted by tuvanhillbilly at Japers' Rink

Following the Capitals' win at home over Phoenix, four-point-wonder Alexander Semin talked with Sovetsky Sport reporters Pavel Lysenkov and Dmitry Chesnokov...

And you thought the Caps were hot...
By The Peerless at The Peerless Prognosticator

On December 11th, the Albany River Rats shut out the Hershey Bears, 3-0.

The Bears seem to have taken the matter rather personally. Since suffering that insult, the Bears have won 17 of 18 games to hit the 70 point mark (in 45 games, five games quicker than did the Caps)...

Ryan Reynolds Says 'Green Lantern' Co-Star Blake Lively
Will Be 'Flawless' As Carol Ferris
By Josh Wigler at MTV's Splash Page

The cast for "Green Lantern" is starting to fill out. Over the last several weeks, the previously cast Ryan Reynolds has been joined by "Gossip Girl" leading lady Blake Lively as Hal Jordan's love interest Carol Ferris, "An Education" star Peter Sarsgaard as the villainous Hector Hammond and "Sherlock Holmes" bad guy Mark Strong as Sinestro, Hal's mentor turned nemesis...

The Week That Was...
By Ted Leonsis at Ted's Take

Six days - four wins - 18 goals for - 10 goals against - three games at home - all sell outs. Real sell outs.

We won against the Flyers, the Red Wings, the Penguins and the Coyotes...

Six in a row for Caps
By tj at Alex Ovetjkin

Alex Semin had a goal and three assists, Eric Fehr and Alex Ovechkin each had a goal and an assist. This was sixth in a row Caps's victory...
*Dan, Jr. / Junior's Eyes Note: Includes video of pre-game skate, opening faceoff and first goal celebration.

Caps 4 - Coyotes 2, A Two Point Night at Verizon Center
By Usually Frustrated Caps Fan at Mark's Musings

The Caps hosted the Phoenix Coyotes tonight at Verizon Center, I watched the game on Comcast Sportsnet as Tom had the tickets to our perches in Section 103...

...The win over Phoenix was the finale to a "perfect" week for the Capitals who went 4-0-0 against a group of teams with who have a combined 111-77-17 record. In short this past week the Caps earned eight points against a set of quality opponents...

Alex Ovechkin Compares (but mostly contrasts) Vancouver and Turin[o] Olympics
Posted by tuvanhillbilly at Japers' Rink

A few days ago, Pavel Lysenkov from Sovetsky Sport had an enormous three-page interview with Alex Ovechkin. As usual, Pavel gets Alex to open up and share personal insights that you will never read in English language interviews, and our good buddy TJ over at Alex Ovetjkin jumped in and performed the yeoman's work of translating the majority of the article, so be sure and check that out. Once you've read that, here for your viewing pleasure is my translation of the remainder of the article...

GAME 51 REVIEW: PK Strong Again As Caps Hold Off Pheonix 4-2
By Dave Nichols at CAPITALS NEWS NETWORK

When your undisputed leader and captain is Alexander Ovechkin, your team is going to be known for its offensive prowess. And rightly so. For the ninth time in 10 games the Washington Capitals scored at least four goals, beating the upstart Phoenix Coyotes 4-2 at sold-out and loud Verizon Center...

Today's Tune: "Telephone Line" By ELO

On this day (January 25) in the year 1915, Scottish inventor Alexander Graham Bell inaugurated the first US transcontinental telephone service, speaking from New York, NY to fellow inventor and American assistant Thomas Augustus Watson in San Francisco, CA.

Taking the obvious route for this one, I've picked "Telephone Line" (1976, released as single 1977) as the 'Today's Tune'. Cued up, are the original music video and a fairly recent looking live performance, both by the UK's pop band Electric Light Orchestra.

Electric Light Orchestra - "Telephone Line" music video (1977)



Electric Light Orchestra - "Telephone Line" Live

Junior's Reading And Viewing List: January 20 - 23, 2010

Last Update - January 23, 2010 at 11:53 PM EST

As we head toward the last week of January 2010, here are some good things to check out from the last few days. It's the 'Reading And Viewing List' for January 20 through January 23, 2010.


January 23, 2010

Postgame Notebook: Capitals 4, Coyotes 2
Mike Vogel - Senior Writer at WashingtonCaps.com

A Sixer – Washington closed out a perfect week and extended its winning streak to six games with a hard-fought 4-2 win over the scrappy Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night. The Caps have had three winning streaks of half a dozen games in length this season, a claim no other NHL team can make...


Caps365: Capitals Coach Boudreau speaks to media after win
over Coyotes

CSN: Phoenix Coyotes at Washington Capitals game highlights

Right click on video to choose full screen option.

Watching Hershey Hockey with Mr. Hockey
By pucksandbooks at On Frozen Blog

Keeping stats for a hockey team may not seem like much of a glamor job, but it has its perks. For instance, being in the Giant Center press box when Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe, makes an unexpected visit. That’s precisely what happened for Hershey Bears’ stats helper Jess Mikula late last month, one Sunday evening before the Bears hosted the Norfolk Admirals...

The Wit And Wisdom Of Ted Nugent
By mdome at Classic Rock

To ‘celebrate’ The Motor City Motormouth’s recent outburst, calling US president Obama a ‘commie’, we thought it was time to put together 10 choice quotes from the man (The Nuge, that is, not Barack). So, here they are...

The Caps Go For A "Perfect Week" Tonight At Verizon Center
By Usually Frustrated Caps Fan at Mark's Musings

I didn't post a recap of the Caps 6-3 Win On Thursday at "The Igloo" in Pittsburgh over the rival flightless birds, however unless for some bizarre reason this is the only place you get your NHL news you know it was a close, good game through 40 minutes...
*Note from Dan, Jr. / Junior's Eyes: This is a must read for Washington Capitals fans. Another great blog post by Mark
- a.k.a. Usually Frustrated Caps Fan.

Ovechkin is a Soldier, Semin Wants to Play Against Backstrom, and Malkin Has a Hankering for Some Borscht and Goals
Posted by tuvanhillbilly at Japers' Rink

After the Capitals/Penguins game, Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Semin and Evgeni Malkin all talked with Sovetsky Sport reporter Pavel Lysenkov. Before the Caps left Mellon arena, the trio had a friendly meeting,...

Caps Seek Six-Pack
Mike Vogel - Senior Writer at WashingtonCaps.com

...Two nights after punishing the Penguins in Pittsburgh, the triumphant Capitals come home to host another formidable foe. Washington entertains the Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night at Verizon Center in the lone meeting between the two teams this season...

January 22, 2010

Pittsburgh fans and Ovechkin
By Dan Steinberg at D.C. Sports Bog

I think it's pretty well-documented that Caps fans have a certain fascination with Sidney Crosby, from the Pacifier handouts to the signs and jerseys to the photoshopped posters to the urinal-cake art to even more t-shirts, etc...

Sittin' at the End of the Bar
By The Peerless at The Peerless Prognosticator

...-- There is a widely-accepted narrative that the Caps lack the defense and goaltending to go deep into the playoffs. The Caps are currently allowing 2.78 goals per game. Last year’s Stanley Cup champions? 2.84 for the season...

Washington Was All About Hockey on This January Thursday Night
By The OFB Team at On Frozen Blog

In somewhat unexpected fashion, hockey sure seemed to blow up around town yesterday. Late Thursday morning Dan Steinberg began generating a great volume of great dispatches from Pittsburgh. You should read every single one of them. His Post colleague Tarik via Twitter reported never before encountering so massive a media following for a regular season hockey game. Corey Masisak was on site in the Igloo helping out Comcast...

January 21, 2010

Postgame Notebook: Capitals 6, Penguins 3
By Mike Vogel - Senior Writer at WashingtonCaps.com

Seventy in Fifty – It was just another regular season game in mid-January. But it was also against the defending Stanley Cup champions. And it was against the team that ousted Washington from the Stanley Cup playoffs last spring.

The Caps came to play tonight, and it showed. They came out hard and strong, and worked their way past a few speed bumps on their way to an impressive 6-3 win over the Penguins...

Conan O'Brien And Jay Leno 'Tonight Show' Feud Goes Superhero
By Josh Wigler at MTV's Splash Page

Freshly ousted "Tonight Show" host Conan O'Brien's connection to comic books by way of a certain Cimmerian warrior is rather obvious, but did you know that he also...

Della Rovere: "You have to play on the edge,
but you can't go over it"
By Stephen Pepper at Japers' Rink

Selected by the Washington Capitals at the tail end of the 2008 draft in Ottawa (204th overall to be exact), and developing into a real agitator with leadership qualities, and a bit of a scoring touch, winger Stefan Della Rovere may have been the last of the unplucked gems that summer,...

So I Heard There Was a Hockey Game Tonight?
By Hockey Mom at Musings Of A Hockey Mom

Yep, only one of the biggest, most-hyped regular season match ups between two of the most bitter rivals in the NHL. The Capitals visit Mellon Arena and the much-disliked Pittsburgh Penguins tonight for the first meeting of the season...

The Bluechip Options in Net Are Numerous
By pucksandbooks at On Frozen Blog

Though unable to track down John Carlson in Hershey last weekend I managed to see Braden Holtby start both weekend home games in the Bears’ net. I’d never seen Holtby perform in person, and I was well aware of the mega-buzz he’d been generating the last two hockey seasons, and so I was thrilled at the chance to get to see him...

Thursday Caps Clips: Caps @ Penguins Game Day
Posted by J.P. at Japers' Rink

...● For those of you in town, we expect to see you at the Japers' Rink/Puck Daddy viewing party at Bailey's tonight. For those of you who aren't, make sure to stop by CSN Washington's online chat - hosted by Corey Masisak - during the game...

Todd Rundgren: A Wizard Reborn In London
By mdome at Classic Rock

Todd Rundgren will make a dozen costume changes when he showcases the celebrated album A Wizard, A True Star in London next month – and he’ll do them all on stage!...

Caps Finally Face Penguins
By Mike Vogel - Senior Writer at WashingtonCaps.com

Washington heads to Western Pennsylvania for its first meeting of the season with the Penguins on Thursday at the Igloo. Last spring, the Capitals and Pittsburgh hooked up in one of the most memorable playoff series in recent memory. The first six games of that series gave fans some of the most dramatic postseason hockey in Washington’s franchise history,...

January 20, 2010

An epic Lysenkov's interview with Ovechkin
Posted by tj at Alex Ovetjkin

Great Pavel Lysenkov is at his best again, a humongous interview with Ovechkin at SovSport.ru.

If you don't know yet, he did "Alex Ovechkin's love Story", about Sasha and Katja, the most read post about Ovechkin on this blog...

Name Dropping - My Whereabouts
By Ted Leonsis at Ted's Take

I am not gate crashing. I have an invite and will be at the White House today with the President and First Lady...

January Prospects Update: Forwards
Posted by David M. Getz at Japers' Rink

Yesterday we provided you with a mid-season look at how some of the Capitals' goaltending and defense prospect were faring; today we give you an update on their forwards. The pedigree here isn't quite as high - you won't find a forward who can match the pedigree or buzz surrounding...

Theo Saves the Day as Caps Squeak Past Red Wings
By Hockey Mom at Musings Of A Hockey Mom

For the better part of last night's hockey game, the Washington Capitals got schooled by the former Stanley Cup champion Red Wings. They were outshot and outhustled, missing too many opportunities to crash the net and to clear the puck out of Jose Theodore's grill. But luckily for the home team, Theo...

Frampton’s Churchillian Album
By mdome at Classic Rock

Peter Frampton – the man who accidentally ruined rock with Frampton Comes Alive – is to release an autobiographical album at the end of April.

The new album is called Thank You Mr. Churchill...

High Voltage Festival Update
By gbarton at Classic Rock

Bachman & Turner, Uriah Heep and Pendragon have all been added to the bill of Classic Rock’s High Voltage Festival...

Sabbath Master Tapes Up For Auction
By mdome at Classic Rock

An original set of master tapes for the third Black Sabbath album Master Of Reality is currently being auctioned on eBay...

Gabriel, Slash Donate Songs For Haiti Relief
By mdome at Classic Rock

Peter Gabriel and Slash have both contributed previously unreleased music to help raise funds for Haiti, following the recent earthquake devastation...

Quo Vadis, Varlamov?
By tuvanhillbilly at Japers' Rink

The twitter world was, for lack of a better word, all atwitter last night when, following a rousing Caps win over Detroit, local CSN announcer Lisa Hillary reported that Washington goaltender Semyon Varlamov would not be participating in the Vancouver Olympics due to...

A TWO-point night: Caps 3 - Red Wings 2
By The Peerless at The Peerless Prognosticator

Can you give all three stars to one guy?

Well, even if you can’t, no star in this game shined more brightly than Jose Theodore, who almost single-handedly pilfered a 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings tonight that the Caps, frankly, had no business winning...

Today's Tune: "Junior's Eyes" By Black Sabbath

The 'Today's Tune' for this day is "Junior's Eyes" (1978), by the English heavy metal band Black Sabbath. There are some very big reasons for picking this song today.

I'm not going to link this song to anything of great historical importance. Posting it on this date has nothing to do with anybody's birth date. It's not because someone I admired or was interested in died on this date.

So, just what are my reasons for picking "Junior's Eyes"? Well, it's nothing Earth shattering, really.

The song title matches my blog title, and there's a good reason why. I named my blog after it. After considering many original name ideas, conjured up from words involved in my many different interests, I picked a song title that wouldn't tie me down into any one particular area of subject matter.

Also, after hunting for a good video (live action, audio only, etc.) of the track off and on since I began this blog on December 1, 2007, somebody finally posted one on YouTube recently. Yeah, I know, I should've uploaded the music myself. But, I didn't.

I've got another very good reason for picking today to feature this brilliant Sabbath tune. There wasn't enough time in my day for finding another song, with a quality linking reason for posting it.

Finally, I Love It! It's very different from earlier Black Sabbath records. It actually goes back toward their blues and jazz like roots, from before they started recording albums to be released to the masses.

Black Sabbath - "Junior's Eyes"


Band Members - Original 1978 Recording:

Ozzy Osbourne – Lead Vocals
Tony Iommi – Guitar
Bill Ward – Drums
Geezer Butler – Bass Guitar

Today's Tune: "Zoom Club" By Budgie

On January 21, 1976, the supersonic Concorde jet was put into service by both Great Britain and France. London, England to Bahrain and Paris, France to Rio De Jineiro, Brazil were the first routes for the speedy metal bird.

This bit of flight history makes for an easy connection to our 'Today's Tune' on this day. Welsh rock band Budgie makes an appearance with the well wishing motivator track, "Zoom Club", off the 'In For The Kill' (1974) album.

Budgie - "Zoom Club" (1974)

Band Members:

Burke Shelley - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Tony Bourge - Guitar
Pete Boot - Drums