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Published January 25, 2007

Tricks of the trade: Analyst Berkley Villard and reporter Jeff Bunch on Wednesday discussed the judging and scoring systems and how they play into skaters' strategies.

Commentary and insight: Villard and Bunch provide regular updates on the competition.

Press conferences: What went well? What didn't? What's to come? Watch for video clips from skaters' meetings with the media.

Visuals: Get close to the action with a searchable photo feed from our award-winning staff of shooters. Search by day, caption or photographer.

Berkley Villard: Check out Villard's and Jeff Bunch's interview with Senior Ladies skater Alissa Czisny, who competes tonight in the short program at the Arena, then follow Villard's blog live.

Vince Grippi: "Well, I sat through the junior ice dancing free dance.

"Though the competition was tight between two couples – Emily Samuelson and Evan Bates edging Madison and Keiffer Hubbell by .17 for first ... – the discipline left me sort of cold."

Heather Lalley: "Just got back from the invitation-only Group Health shindig at the INB Performing Arts Center. It featured a little chicken-on-a-stick, some drinks and a lot of applause all around for Spokane ..."

Tom Bowers: "I met up with a friendly crew of skating fans as they examined barrels and learned the basics of wine fermentation from owner Greg Lipsker at Barrister Winery. Wouldn't you know it, the group proved to be a globe-trotting gaggle of nightlife lovers ..."

What happened: Find timely information from the day's action, including news and standings for all divisions.

What's next: Check practice times and the daily skating order to see when your favorite athlete is on the ice.

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