Gene_STL
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Sex: Male
Birthday: April 3, 1969
Hometown: Collinsville, Illinois
Relationship Status: Single
Political Views: Conservative
Live in: Collinsville, Illinois - work in: St. Louis, Missouri
Into digital photography and video, computers, St. Louis Blues, paintball, charity, volunteering, church, Zambia, hiking, and exercise/fitness.
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Blues Player Flies Plane 700 Miles To Rescue 3 Stray Dogs
by Gene_STL on Feb 3, 2012 1:14 PM EST
on St. Louis Game Time
Blues Player Flies Plane 700 Miles To Rescue 3 Stray Dogs (video clip after the link).
George SellsReporter
4:52 p.m. CST, January 30, 2012
ST. LOUIS (KTVI-FOX2now.com)—It is the most unusual of dog rescues, involving three strays, a 700-mile journey, and a pro hockey superstar. It’s the story of Emmitt, Lincoln, and Ernie, who should feel pretty special.
The dogs were happy to be on the ground Friday night after their cross country trip with St. Louis Blues center and captain David Backes. Backes never imagined being a dog chauffeur.
"I did not," said with a smile, "but (it’s) pretty rewarding to see how happy these guys are to be here, and probably happy just to be out of that plane."
Yes, plane. Backes, his wife Kelly, and flight instructor Tim Voithover had taken off hours earlier. They flew from St. Louis to Houston, Texas to pick up the dogs.
"They have a really big stray population down there," Kelly said of the rescue mission.
The flight was not the high end charter a hockey all-star might be used to. It included David making "sugaritos" out of Skittles and Fruit Roll Ups. It also involved him doing some of the flying. Backes is a student pilot, well on his way to a license. We asked him how he finds the time to go for such an intricate license while going through the grind of an NHL season.
"It’s kind of, besides going to the shelter and helping the dogs, it’s kind of my serenity retreat going up in a plane and really no one can reach you and I’m doing something I love," he said.
Asked if Blues coach Ken Hitchcock has voiced any concerns, he laughed it off, "He hasn’t said anything. I think he knows I can take a pretty good impact."
They’re making a different kind of impact on the dogs, who they picked up on a Houston tarmac from the corridor rescue group. The goal is to bring them back to the no kill, 5 Acres Animal Shelter in St. Charles where Kelly is a board member and active volunteer.
They arrived back in the St. Louis area after nearly eight hours in the air round trip. Helping animals is a well documented passion of the Backes’, but this also allowed David extra time with his flight instructor.
Voithofer concedes being responsible for the safety of one of the city’s most popular pro athletes is a little daunting. He doesn’t want to be a target of a rabble of angry Blues fans, "Absolutely. The day he soloed I was standing out here so nervous and he did a great job, but it is very nerve wracking to know that."
David’s flying skills are also getting pretty good reviews from Kelly, "He’s doing a great job and I’ve been up with him a few times and I feel pretty safe with him."
Asked if it was much of a vote of confidence to say "pretty safe," she chuckled, "Well pretty safe. I’ll feel really safe once he has his license."
Emmitt, Lincoln, and Ernie appear to feel safe and sound, too.
Crosby suffered neck injury, now fully healed
by Gene_STL on Jan 29, 2012 2:43 AM EST
on St. Louis Game Time
Just in case you've been hiding under a rock and missed this NHL news:
Crosby suffered neck injury, now fully healed
Link above includes a video of the announcement.
Pittsburgh center Sidney Crosby, out since Dec. 5, is suffering from a neck injury and a concussion, according to a statement from the team.
"The diagnosis of Dr. Robert S. Bray, a neurological spine specialist based in Los Angeles, is that Sidney Crosby had suffered a neck injury in addition to a concussion. Dr. Bray reports that the neck injury is fully healed. Those findings will be evaluated by independent specialists over the next few days.
"The most important goal all along has been Sidney's return to full health, and we are encouraged that progress continues to be made."
Crosby's agent, Pat Brisson, was at the 2012 Molson Canadian NHL All-Star Skills Competition and spoke to the media about Crosby's condition. He said that Bray's diagnosis will be examined by other specialists in the next 24 to 48 hours.
UPI Pictures of the Year 2011 - Sports
Colorado Avalanche Patrick Bordeleau (L) connects to the face of St. Louis Blues Ryan Reavesas the two fight in the first period at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on September 29, 2011. UPI/Bill Greenblatt
UPI Pictures of the Year 2011 - Sports
Calgary Flames Tom Kostopoulos (L) gets a left to the face of St. Louis Blues Barret Jackman as the two shove each other in the second period at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on October 10, 2011. UPI/Bill Greenblatt
New handheld devices designed to detect brain injuries on-the-spot
Looks like the NHL should be lining up to order one of these for every team.
Logo Bandit is a Blues fan
Too bad he will be watching future games from inside of a cell.
Want a pony? How about a Fire Breathing Animetronic Pony?
Yes, really... a Fire Breathing Animetronic Pony!
The only bad thing about it was that it was first shown in Detroit. At least they had something to set fire to all of the dilapidated buildings there. ;)
NHL Player Jonathan Toews KOs Kid At Hockey Camp. Looks like Toews is a bit anxious for the season to get started.
All Blues games will be televised this season
For the first time in franchise history, all 82 St. Louis Blues regular-season games will be shown on television, with all of them carried in high definition (HD).
Fox Sports Midwest will televise 73 games, with eight more on VERSUS and one nationally televised game on NBC. The Blues' NBC appearance is a Feb. 19 road game against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Read more: http://www.bnd.com/2011/09/16/1862921/all-blues-games-will-be-televised.html#ixzz1Y9OVcUj4
Hockey players from Vancouver play an impromptu game in Times Square in New York on August 27, 2011, as Hurricane Irene approaches. (Chelsea Matiash/AP) Not sure if these are the Canucks or not.
"Alex Steen, what did you do during the off season?"
by Gene_STL on Aug 29, 2011 4:24 PM EDT
on St. Louis Game Time
"So Alex, what did you do during the off season?"
"Well, I started off back in May with a benefit for Stray Rescue with Randy Grim and a group of Drag Queens."
(I would love to have been the fly on the wall when Alex discovered who the other special guests at this event were going to be. Hopefully, somebody bought him a dress for the event. If this news doesn't foster some jokes in the locker room this year, I'll be seriously disappointed in his teammates.) ~ Gene_STL
Spring for Strays Scores Big
The sixth Annual Spring for Strays attracted a crowd of about 300 patrons on May 1.
The fun-filled afternoon at Harry's Restaurant and Bar was emceed by actress Elaine Hendrix, who also is a founding member of the new nonprofit organization Animal Rescue Corps. Alex Steen of the St. Louis Blues also was a special guest.
The event featured food, drinks, silent and oral auctions, and a special performance by some of St. Louis' most recognized drag queens.
The auction included gift certificates to many restaurants, and even a chance to ride along on a rescue with Randy Grim, founder and CEO of Stray Rescue.
We'd like to thank Harry's and its staff for a magnificent job hosting Spring for Strays for the fourth straight year.
Attached Photo: Elaine Hendrix, Randy Grim and Alex Steen pose with two of the stars of the Drag Show.
*Story and photo from Stray Rescue of Saint Louis Summer 2011 Newsletter.
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Tyler Seguin Plays Paintball With Bruins Development Camp Prospects (photo)
Camouflage might seem like a little overkill for Tyler Seguin. However, the 19-year-old rookie sensation did need to settle down and blend in after some over-the-top partying and ditching of the shirt following the Bruins Stanley Cup victory.
Seguin joined the Bruins prospects, currently participating in the Boston Bruins development camp, for a round of paintball Friday, according to the Bruins' Twitter feed.
Still no word as to whether or not Seguin's counterpart, Brad Marchand, has found his shirt.
Think we could persuade them to make a run of St. Louis Game Time branded lights like this?
Powerdecal shines new light on car window stickers
Perhaps there's a law of marketing that states, "If you want to add to an existing product's gee-whiz factor, just alter that product so it lights up in the dark." Really, who wouldn't want glowing paper clips, or baby bottles, or ... automotive window decals? That's the theory behind Powerdecal, a device that mounts on the inside of your vehicle's window glass, then displays an illuminated image of your favorite sports team, university, or other group to which you wish to proclaim your unflagging devotion.
You might start seeing these on vehicles around town soon.
St Louis Blues POWERDECAL
POWERDECAL™ is an LED backlit logo for your vehicle window. Device turns on automatically while driving at night via sensor technology; device shuts off after 2 minutes once parked. Easy installation with quality 3M adhesion material, just peel and stick, no tools required.
Actual Size: 4" LIGHTED DIAMETER
Includes: Batteries & Window Clips (2 sets)
Packaging: Quality white box; makes a nice gift.
Tampa Bay Lightning takes break from intense preseason with paintball outing
As an avid fan of paintball for over the past two decades, it's great to see the sport being used by the pros as a tool for building teamwork off the ice. Now if we could only get the St. Louis Blues to play a few games. Perhaps a STL Gametime paintball outing could be planned for the fall?
TAMPA — It was easy Thursday to put a smile on the faces of Lightning players: ask about Wednesday's paintball battles.
Tucker Max - The Hockey Story
OK, so this guy is not an actual fan of hockey and apparently lived in a city where no women went to the game, (not that his drunk self stood a chance in hell anyway). Despite his obvious credentials in douchebaggery, this is one of the best hockey stories that I've ever read. Fans here should get more than a few laughs during the read.
edit - my employer blocked access to his website, so I had to read that post on my smart phone.
Scottrade Center/St. Louis Blues looking for Video Editor/Director
by Gene_STL on Jun 7, 2010 12:24 AM EDT
on St. Louis Game Time
I am in no way qualified for this position, but another fan from here or somebody that one of you know might be. It would appear to be the dream job of a Blues fan that is qualified for it.
If you get the job, please give me a tour of your work place sometime!
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/tfr/1773757864.html
Video Editor/Director (St. Louis)
Date: 2010-06-03, 3:45PM CDT
Reply to: job-b5qxm-1773757864@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
LEAD VIDEO EDITOR for the Blues Hockey Club and Scottrade Center
Responsible for:
• Producing and editing video features as assigned, primarily focusing on production content required for in-arena display.
• Music selection and sweetening.
• Maintaining the creative style of all our videos and graphics.
• Consulting with the director, producer and/or client throughout the post-production process.
• Organizing production office, including tape library, video files and general office needs.
• Researching history of hockey team for features.
LIVE DIRECTION for Blues and select Scottrade Center events.
Responsible for:
• Selecting camera shots and video packages for the video screen.
• Giving cues to talent, stagehands, announcers and control room staff based upon game night script.
• Maintaining order among the staff in the control room, especially in pressure situations.
• Managing union game-night staff.
VIDEOGRAPHER specializing in shooting features and commercials .
Responsible for:
• Operating camera equipment with the ability to frame shots quickly and accurately.
• Assisting producer/director with preconceived ideas and physical realities of production setting.
• Having the ability to make the right decisions when operating alone.
• Interviewing talent when necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor degree in Broadcasting/Communications or related field preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience as live producer/director for in-house video events or live televised sporting events is preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience as video producer/editor is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience as video camera operator is required.
• Experience/expertise on Final Cut Pro editing system preferred.
• Working knowledge of various computer graphics software programs. Photoshop and After Effects background preferred.
• Interest in hockey and St. Louis Blues preferred.
• Ability to brainstorm and collaborate creative ideas with staff.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects.
• Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and demonstrate initiative.
• Strong teamwork and team synergy skills required.
• Availability and willingness to work extended hours, including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule based on the changing priorities of the department.
We offer a competitive salary and superb benefits including medical, dental, life/disability insurance, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan. If you meet the qualifications outlined above, please submit a cover letter including salary request and confidential resume.
- Location: St. Louis
- Compensation: over 30,000
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
This was made for Preds fans to wear. They even give some props to Nashville and the Predators in the write up.
Only $10 each and they aren't sold out yet!
DR. SVARZBEIN? IS THIS A JOKE TO YOU?
Because the ethics board doesn’t find it funny at all.
Look, Dr. Svarzbein, I know you’ve spent a lot of time off campus grounds with your most recent dig, and we’re worried it’s changed your perspective a bit. Well, for instance, we’re worried that you placed the scientific discovery of this skull below the, and I’m quoting here, "hilariously dope gold toof, yo."
Do you even have anything to say for yourself? What could possibly have been your logic here? Yes, yes, "it’s awesome." You mentioned that before. But in your quest for "awesome," you’ve defaced and rendered scientifically useless a perfect skeletal specimen of Smilodon fatalis.
Not only does this university have a duty to the paleozoological community, we also have a certain reputation to uphold. Attracting mouth-breathing hillbillies and racist stereotypes by doctoring up specimens with gold teeth does not reinforce the image we wish to maintain. Now what do you propose we do to rectify this situation?
No, Dr. Svarzbein, I don’t think the Carcharodontosaurus saharicus skeleton needs a pimp cup.
Wear this shirt: In Nashville. They go for that sort of thing.
Don’t wear this shirt: Past the Lujanian stage of the Pleistocene era. It’s kind of like wearing white after Labor Day.
This shirt tells the world: "Why, yes, I can open my jaw 120 degrees. Why does everyone ask me that?"
We call this color: Asphalt the Jewelry Store and Tell ‘em Make Me a Grill
Design Placement: Centered
Design Size:
3X – S: 11" x 10.24"
WXL - K4: 8.25" x 7.68"
Detroit Among Five Modern Abandoned Cities
3. (Parts of) Detroit, Mich.
It's no wonder the Red Wings have more fans in other cities than they do on their home turf. I wouldn't want to live there either.
The article is a good read, too.
Keystone Lake Zamboni falls through thin ice
A Zamboni took a dip in North America's largest groomed skating pond at Keystone Resort tonight.
A driver was grooming the lake at about 6:15 p.m., when the ice cracked and the 7,000-pound machine began to sink at about 6:15 p.m. As a precaution, skaters were cleared from another area of the 5-acre pond, resort spokesman Ryan Whaley said. The driver was not injured.
There was no word immediately on how soon the rink might re-open, but staff will examine the ice and remove the Zamboni Wednesday, Whaley said.
"They'll take it out and we'll see how it is," Whaley said of the machine and the safety of the ice around the crater.
With a lake that large, other areas could reopen immediately, he said.
Once it dries out, the machine is likely salvageable, he said.
Kenneth Waesche snapped a photo of the sunken ice machine when he stopped by Lakeside Village for a pickup game of hockey. His wife planned to do some skating.
Waesche said that the "thin ice" sign in the foreground of the photo was some distance away from where the Zamboni went in.
The lake is typically open from Dec. 18 to March. 28 depending on the weather, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
VIDEO
Watch video of the Keystone zamboni falling through the ice.
Video courtesy of Robert Brecht.
Read more: http://www.denverpost.com/recommended/ci_14644093#ixzz0hqeeiNLo
How to make a coffee table out of hockey sticks.
For all of you DIY people out there with lots of time on your hands and a few dollars to spend on a table for your TV room.
I won't be making one, but I thought this was cool.
Blues Introduce In-Game Texting Capability
This could come in quite handy for those games were St. Louis Game Time is hosting certain "out of town visiting fans". ;) You don't even have to leave your seat (or your house for that matter). All you need to know is where their seats are.
Blues Introduce In-Game Texting Capability
Fans will have easy access to Guest Services using their cell phones
Wednesday, 11.18.2009 / 3:46 PM / News
St. Louis Blues (It's been installed since November of last year?)
The St. Louis Blues are pleased to announce a partnership with In Stadium Solutions (ISS) to bring fans an interactive texting system during Blues home games.
The system is designed to give fans an additional level of assistance at the games, giving them direct access to assistance from Scottrade Center Guest Services department. Fans should text the word ‘BLUES’ to 69050 and describe their situation, location, question or concern. A representative from Guest Services will arrive to assist fans if necessary.
"The primary use for this system is for our guests to identify rowdy or lewd fans," said Jason Duffy, Sr. Director of Guest Services. "Our ultimate goal is to provide an excellent experience here at Scottrade Center. This tool will aid us in achieving that goal."
The system is currently also being used by other sports teams, including the St. Louis Rams and St. Louis Cardinals.
The text system will be operating at all Blues home games at Scottrade Center this season.
What sound does a pig make?
A teacher in a Detroit kindergarten class asked the kids what kind of sound a pig makes. Little Tyrone stood up and yelled: "FREEZE, MUTHAFUCKA!!" I guess there aren't many farms in Detroit.
about 2 years ago
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Justice in St. Louis ...
St. Louis, MO (AP) - A seven-year old boy was at the center of a St. louis County courtroom drama yesterday when he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him.. The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and the judge initially awarded custody to his aunt, in keeping with child custody law and regulation requiring that family unity be maintained to the highest degree possible..
The boy surprised the court when he proclaimed that his aunt beat him more than his parents and he adamantly refused to live with her. When the judge then suggested that he live with his grandparents, the boy cried and said that they also beat him.
After considering the remainder of the immediate family and learning that domestic violence was apparently a way of life among them, the judge took the unprecedented step of allowing the boy to propose who should have custody of him.
After two recesses to check legal references and confer with the child welfare officials, the judge granted temporary custody to the St. Louis Rams, whom the boy firmly believes are not capable of beating anyone....
A short video of the warm up for the St. Louis Bandits vs North Iowa Outlaws. Wish I would have thought to pull out the laptop and use the webcam to capture some of the Hockey for Life 2009 Charity Game.....
Video: Pink Sticks
Blues radio play-by-play broadcaster Chris Kerber, whose mother lost her battle with breast cancer years ago, describes why some players are using pink handles this month on their hockey sticks.
Blackbookberry - A comedy website
Not a Blues thing, but it is a St. Louis thing
This fanshot is not a Blues thing. However, it is a post about an amateur comedy website that is being created right here in St. Louis. More specifically, a website that yours truly is acting and working in. Therefore, a Blues Jersey is bound to show up on the website or in one of the webisodes eventually. I also promise to do my best to get an actual paper Game Time into one of the videos, too.
Since I've been telling all of the thespians who will listen about the St. Louis Game Time website and the periodical, I feel as though I should return the favor and tell everyone here who would listen about the Blackbookberry website.
Please forgive me for the shameless plug here.
In addition to working behind the scenes with the camera, prepping areas to be filmed in, and chucking items into the frame from off camera, I also play the role of "Brad" in some of the webisodes.
Please do us a favor and watch the videos and read the blog on the website. You might know some of the other actors there, too. If you like what you see, please become a fan of Blackbookberry on Facebook, comment/rate the videos through YouTube.com, and share the link with your friends!
Thanks!
Gene_STL
p.s. Before you guys get too excited: thespians are the actors, directors, and writers.
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The people who run the St. Louis Blues website really need to wise up about things such as this!!! Come on Moh-Rons! It's a no brainer! Do not post pictures of a R-d W---s Jersey in the online store of the St. Louis Blues! I cry Jersey Foul!!!
Kyle Okposo: Suffers Mild Concussion Thursday
Update:
Okposo has been diagnosed with a mild concussion after leaving the ice on a stretcher following a hit from Calgary's Dion Phaneuf in Thursday's preseason game, NY Newsday reports.
Recommendation:
Okposo was motionless for several minutes before being removed by the on-site medical staff. The Isles took exception to the hit because they felt Phaneuf left his feet and delivered his shoulder directly to Okposo's head. Phaneuf's unwillingness to drop the gloves as the game progressed also irked the Isles, as they wanted him to back up his physical play. Fortunately, it sounds like Okposo is going to be OK, as he was cleared to fly with the team back to Saskatchewan afterward.
Slideshow of photos set to Oh Canada by ska band Five Iron Frenzy.
I stumbled across this online today and it seems to fit the theme with a bit of a teaser about a our friends up North.
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