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small scale grain event
Coming up on Friday at Stonewall Farm in Keene, NH.
Small Scale Grain Fodder & Demonstration Day, Friday August 16th, 9 am-12 pm
Want to witness the next chapter of our farm story take shape? On Friday August 16th, with technical assistance and support from GreenStart New Hampshire, we will be demonstrating our first-ever barley harvest at our leased Bradford Road fields in Keene (weather permitting) with brand new Boaz combine harvesters. All of the barley harvested here will take the resultant seeds and go towards growing barley fodder to feed our +30 dairy cattle. To our knowledge, this will be the first modern, larger-scale barley demonstration in southwest New Hampshire in over 100 years, so you don't want to miss this opportunity! Stay tuned for our brochure link and more information on the itinerary for the day, which will also include our aged cheddar cheese and farm-made yogurt at day's end.
biomeiler compost heating workshop
land access info session
land for good seeks deputy director
Land For Good, a New England-wide nonprofit specializing in farmland access, tenure and transfer, seeks a full-time Deputy Director. We are a dynamic, innovative organization that offers education, consulting, planning, and advocacy. We serve farm seekers, farm families, farmland owners, and communities.
The Deputy Director's duties will focus on operations, program, development and fundraising, communications, and outreach. Based in Keene, NH, this position will work closely with LFG's Executive Director, core staff and field agents.
The ideal candidate will have substantial skills and experience in development (especially donor-based), management, and organizational and program planning. Basic exposure to, and enthusiasm for, farming issues and farmland access and tenure in particular are important, as are strong verbal and written communications skills.
LFG offers a supportive, flexible work environment with opportunities for professional growth and significant contributions to farming in New England and beyond. Salary will be negotiated based on candidate's experience
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to email@example.com by March 22, 2013
botanicals & business – a NOFA-NH workshop
nofa-nh beginning farmer mixer
This event will close off a weeklong art/farm pop up shop at Phoenix Hill Farm celebrating a resurgence of a rich tradition of growing and making in New Hampshire. There will be local art, local food, live music, and community. This is an opportunity to celebrate what you grow and make! Bring something from your farm to share! (BYOB.)
RSVP at firstname.lastname@example.com
mobile biodiesel processing!
Wonderful news from GreenStart NH!
After many years of prototyping and revisions, our self-contained, mobile biodiesel processor will soon be ready to process New Hampshire-grown vegetable oil into fuel to power our farms. Our next steps with this project will be a final bill of materials, documenting the technology, and publishing the designs to the National Young Farmers Coalition's FARM HACK so that it can be recreated and improved upon by farmers anywhere in the country. An in-depth working tour of the technology will be provided at an upcoming field day event (date to be announced).
assistant farm manager, stout oak farm
Stout Oak Farm grows 4 acres of vegetables, herbs, and cut flowers for CSA shares, farmers' markets, local restaurants, and our Farm Store. The farm recently moved to a new location in Brentwood, NH and we are currently in the process of completing our Organic Certification application for our new fields. For more information about the farm, visit www.stoutoakfarm.com
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assistant Farm Manager
Stout Oak Farm is hiring a Assistant Farm Manager to join our team for the 2012 season. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 – 3 years vegetable farming experience, ability to perform repetitive physical tasks, a strong work ethic, and a good sense of humor. We are looking for someone who can keep up a fast pace, is willing to learn on the job, and loves working outdoors (even in challenging weather conditions). Continue reading
dorn cox, tuckaway farms
another rad young farmer:
the little farm show
catch them at the NOFA-NY Winter Conference this Saturday and then at Pontine Theatre in Portsmouth, NH January 27, 28 & 29.
NOFA/NY Winter Conference
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saturday, January 21, 4 PM, Hilton Lobby
PONTINE Theatre
Portsmouth, NH
January 27, 28, 29: Fridays, 8pm; Saturdays 4pm* & 8pm; Sundays, 2pm
More info on their website: http://nacl.org/performances/farm_show.html
farm for sale, nh
After lengthy deliberations, Heather and I have decided to offer THE WARREN FARM for sale. We have had a great time for the past 20+ years and are getting to the point where we believe it is time for a change. We believe change will be good for both ourselves and the farm. I grew up on the farm and it has been a major part of my life for the past 60 years. Heather has been involved in the farm since 1990. She often says " I like the view from every window". We have contracted with Lisa Lentz of the Bean Group to handle the sale. We are asking $975,000. Continue reading
brookford almanac
a work-in-progress documentary about a first generation farm family in Rollinsford, NH.
This is good, important work, and you can support the project on kickstarter HERE.
they're recruiting!
new england farmers – take this survey!
Survey on winter growing seeks input from vegetable farmers
Are you growing or storing crops for sale during the winter months? Are you interested in expanding your farm's winter harvest?
Click here to take the online survey, and get connected with a network of winter growers and resources for year-round farming! This survey will inform a new project to help farmers expand their winter crop production, and improve crop storage structures on New England farms.
Northeast SARE has provided funding for a 3-year Research & Education project to expand winter harvest and sales for New England vegetable crops. Partners include University of Massachusetts, University of New Hampshire, Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) and Seacoast Eat Local. We are currently interviewing growers, setting up research trials, organizing winter markets, and planning educational workshops and meetings for farmers. Please complete our survey (link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2WYDLPS) and tell us about what you're doing on your farm, and what issues are important to you.
Stay tuned for details about upcoming workshops and events!


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THE COMPLETE PRICE GUIDE TO WATCHES by COOKSEY SHUGART
Hard to get more book value for USD 29.95. You get a wealth of information, countless lists, drawings, list of markings, lists watch manufacturers, movement grading and then of course the reference section that lists typical models for each major brand including a minimal, average and top price. Please note that there are people that say that Shugart's prices are 30% to 50% too low compared to the prices normally asked at watch fairs. It is probably a "buyers guide" rather then a "sellers guide". Regardless whether or not the prices reflect the "right" market prices, this is a must have watch book and even if you buy only one year, I am sure you will love it and not regret it.
As you can see, I bought the price guide only every second year only
Just as an example for the wealth of information contained in the Shugart as the watch price guide is normally called in the watch community, I have listed three typical pages. There are a lot more pages that would typically describe the content of the Shugart, but I do not want to violate copyright by publishing photographs showing too much of the content. Just to show you a very small fraction of what you find: watch knowledge that explains the basic functions, e.g. a great page about the gear train. Please note that the hand coloring of the top left gear train illustration has been made by myself during studying. Another great example is e.g. a comprehensive list of ELGIN movements. There are many of these lists (pocket watches) that make this book also an important historic reference. The main section is the reference section where each brand's models are depicted with reference number, serial number, numbers of jewels and a low, medium and high price (depending on condition) for a given model:
The gear train illustration (top left) has been handcolored by me while studying it, all illustrations are black and white
Over 1100 pages, each year about 20 additional pages, 2005 edition: 1'173 pages, Tinder Box Press, ISBN 1-57432-459-4, USD 29.95.

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Homemade Soap
Dos and Don'ts of Making Homemade Soap
Whether you are looking to save money or you want to make sure you're only using natural ingredients on your skin, making homemade soap will help you achieve your goals. That being said, many people jump into making homemade soap without taking the time to learn a few tips that could really help them along the way. Below are a few dos and don'ts you should be aware of and take into consideration when making homemade soap.
- DON'T Pour Water into Lye – One of the most important things you need to remember when making homemade soap is to always pour lye slowly into water, not the other way around. Lye is dangerous and it is important that you take proper safety precautions when dealing with it.
- DO Ventilate the Area – As mentioned, lye needs to be handled properly when making homemade soap. Always use your exhaust fan above the stove and open a window to allow the fumes a place to escape.
- DON'T use Liquid Colorants – Many people assume that they can use liquid coloring in the homemade soap; this is certainly not a good idea. Not only can it dye your shower curtain and the tub when you use it, it's really not doing your skin any favors. There are enough natural colorants available that work wonderfully that you don't have to use these types of products.
- DO use Cat's Claw Bark – Few people will remember to tell you this little trick. When you add Cat's Claw Bark to homemade soap, it helps it to cure faster which is ideal if you're using a hot process so you can sell or give the soap as gifts.
- DON'T use Aluminum – The only time you should be using any type of aluminum when making homemade soap is if you're lining the bottom of your oven with foil to catch any drips. Ingredients should be mixed in glass bowls and heated in stainless steel.
- DO Experiment with Herbs and Spices – Whether you grow your own medicinal plants or you purchase herbs and spices, adding certain ones to homemade soap is very beneficial to your skin. A few recommended herbs to add to homemade soap include alkanet, aloe, almonds, basil, borage, calendula, cayenne pepper, chamomile, carrot, clove, coffee, dandelion, dill, juniper berries, lavender, lemon, oranges, mint, marjoram, parsley, poppy seeds, rose, rosemary, safflower, paprika and walnut.
- DON'T use Soap Until it Cures – Homemade soap cannot be used until it has had time to cure! This means that with traditional methods, the soap will need to be cut and set on racks to aerate for 30 days. However, if you make homemade soap with the hot process, it will only need to cool for three days and then cure for another four.
- DO Mix at Like Temperatures – There is a reason why your pot of fats and your lye solution both need to be exactly 110 degrees Fahrenheit to combine when making homemade soap. For the best outcome, temperature must be consistent to mix and cure properly. If one is hotter than the other, cool it down by putting the bottom of the pot in a cold bath.
- DON'T Throw Away Ends – When you're cutting your homemade soap in bars or popping out of molds, you will likely have a lot of scraps left, don't throw these away! Soap can be remilled quite easily by placing it in a Pyrex or glass container, adding a little hot water and melting in the microwave. When it's melted, pour it in a greased mold just like you have with your large blocks of homemade soap.
- DO Wet the Knife – The most helpful trick you'll learn when making homemade soap is to wet the knife when you're cutting into the bars. This will give you the smoothest and cleanest cut.
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here is a name that has not been brought up on BCB yet, and he probably won't cost too much: Edwin Encarnaion.
Let me preface this by saying that if the Cubs do indeed acquire Jake Peavy, and it appears that it is becoming more and more likely that the deal goes down, Jim Hendry will not have enough payroll flexibility to acquire a premier lefty. Jim could go out and acquire an OK lefty, maybe someone like Mark Teahen, but wouldn't you rather have a very good right handed hitter as opposed to a so-so lefty?
I know what you all are thinking:"Doesn't Encarnacion play third base? Yes, but Cincinnati, if they do keep him, is looking for him to move into the outfield. And according to the Bill James Defensive Spectrum, and not to mention common sense, right field is easier to play than third base. I'm not sure what it would take to acquire Encarnacion, but from what I have heard Dusty doesn't like him and he is now the most likely Red to be traded. I have heard that San Fransisco could be able to get him for Noah Lowry, who is no big deal.
Here are Encarnaion's career averages: .266/.340/.466. He is only tenty five and although his average dipped last year, his power numbers improved drasticaly, with his ISO going from .149 to .215, and his BB% jumping from 7.2 to 10.8. All signs point to a breakout year for EE in the very near future. I know we are in the same division and that complicates things a bit, but if he could be had for a not-too-steep price, and it appears that he can, I would jump all over that. I'm a big Pie fan, but I would swap him for EE in a heartbeat. Anyone else feel this way, and if not, any other ideas for what Hendry could do if he can't bring in a big lefty stick?


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The Annual Report 2012-13 outlines Council's actions and achievements over the last 12 months and provides important information relating to its finances and governance.
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ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) -- Rochester homeowners can expect to see a drop in the school portion of their property tax bill next year.
During a truth-in-taxation hearing Tuesday, the Rochester School Board announced that tax levies are expected to go down by about 1.4 percent. The drop is due to the state's rejection of a plan to get more Rochester students using iPads.
The board is expected to vote next Tuesday to adopt the levy of $37,045,489.
The Rochester School Board is also taking closer a look at a property that hasn't been used in more than two years.
The last time Burr Oak had students in its hallways was during the 2009 school year.
Since then, the school has been in the district's possession, but has gone unused.
Without any future plans for the school, the district is looking at closing it down officially so it can sell the property.
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Erawan Group Public Co. Ltd.
Land Subdividers And Developers Except Cemeteries Thailand
| Stock Exchange of Thailand: ERW.R | Stock Exchange of Thailand: ERW.F | Stock Exchange of Thailand: ERW
Similar to: Taylor Wimpey Plc, BWG Homes ASA
Erawan Group Public Co. Ltd. engages in the investment and development of diversified hotel properties across Thailand. The company comprises the following main business segments: Building Rental Business and Hotel Business. The Building Rental Business segment engages in the leasing of properties. The Hotel Business segment oversees hotel operations. The company was founded on December 29, 1982 and is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.


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Ram Puts Out a Recall for Cargo Van's Sticky Gas Pedal
It appears that accelerator issues are no longer exclusive to Toyota, as Chrysler on Friday announced a recall of 9,655 full-size vans in North America due to the possibility of the accelerator getting stuck in the open position, Reuters reports. The majority — 7,935 – are in the United States, 1,437 are in Canada, and 283 of them are in Mexico.
About half of the affected units — which are Ram-branded ProMaster vans from 2014 – are still sitting on dealer lots, and won't be sold until the necessary fixes have been made. The remaining owners will be alerted of the recall, and repairs will naturally be carried out at no expense to the consumer.
Chrysler added that each one of its vehicles includes a brake-throttle override function that will enable the driver to stop the vehicle by applying the brake pedal to override any simultaneous accelerator input, Reuters said.
At the core of the issue is the pedal stop, a small piece of trim that encloses the accelerator pedal shaft. Rather than reports from owners, however, spokesperson Eric Mayne said that the problem came to light on the company's test track when a company driver depressed the pedal at an angle and the it stuck in an open position.


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"You never make any of the shots you never take."
~ Larry Bird, Boston Celtics
My son, attempting to slam dunk in his makeshift bedroom "court."
"Score! Two Points! And the crowd goes wild!" I can hear my son announce after taking a shot with his basketball.
My son is nearly 6-years-old and recently discovered a passion for the sport of basketball. Just watching his excitement, enthusiasm and genuine joy whenever he is able to have a second to play this sport puts a smile on my face. There is an obvious difference in him when he is able to play basketball versus any of his other extracurricular activities.
And in watching him play this sport the other day, I made a significant personal discovery… if my son is noticeably happier when he is doing something he is passionate about … maybe I am too?
Guilt – Life's Foul Play
This discovery hit me hard – like a ton of bricks actually. Because I have spent a good part of motherhood feeling guilty when I've occasionally taken time away from my family to do something I enjoy or am passionate about.
We've all met guilt. We all know how "pushy" guilt can be and how unfairly it can interfere with our day – helping you to quickly "lose control of life's ball." In the sport of basketball we'd call that a foul… (or maybe unsportmanlike conduct?)
Yet I've noticed that guilt does way more then just interfere with my life. Guilt can stop me dead in my tracks. It can block me from reaching my potential and interrupt me from making important life plays.
Come to think of it, all guilt has ever done is put me on the defensive and allowed me to fail.
And looking at it from that perspective, I realize that guilt – really just needs to be benched.
Life's too short to let guilt have that much control over me, so consider "guilt" officially benched.
(Score two points for mom!)
Mommy Burnout
Parents always talk about raising well-rounded children, but how can we teach our kids well-roundedness without also being well rounded ourselves?
Just as my son has found a passion for basketball, when I was young I discovered a love for the sport of diving. In the beginning my passion for diving trumped everything – but what I found is that my passion became an obsession that eventually burnt me out.
Focus can be a good thing, but when it isn't balanced sometimes it causes burnout.
Looking back I now see that I began attacking motherhood in the same way in which I approached the sport of diving. Because for a while, I'll admit, that I was feeling rather "burnt out" as a mom.
Opportunity – Life's Cheerleader
So now I am taking a new approach to help avoid mommy "burn out" – I am getting off the bench and back into the game by diversifying my experiences and putting more focus on my passions – all of them, not just motherhood.
- A little over a year ago I began my job with the NAMC that encompassed both my passion for motherhood and my need for creativity and flexibility.
- In December, I took my first solo (a.k.a. no kids!) business trip to New York to visit with other Mothers' Centers.
- And at the end of this month I will fly to Washington, DC after being chosen as the Ohio delegate for Parenting Magazine's Mom Congress on Education and Learning.
Years ago, as a new mom, I might have seen these opportunities to travel and pursue my passions as impractical. I might have considered the women who got these opportunities to be fortunate and have thought – maybe someday…
It seems what I failed to notice as a new parent is that motherhood doesn't have to be my only passion.
In fact for years, opportunity had been cheering at my court's sidelines and I had been rudely ignoring its persistent chants. Instead, just looking ahead to someday…
So someday is now.
(Slam Dunk.
And the crowd goes wild!)
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I'm curious, now that the boys in blue have cracked the 60-win barrier, what the outlook for the rest of 2008 will be? I went through the rest of the schedule, and honestly I see 6 more wins - one against Cleveland this weekend, one on the road trip, 2 against Seattle, one against Chicago at home, and then one on the road trip to end the year.
Or, does it really matter, have we learned what we needed to learn about this team regardless of record?


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PLEASE explain wtf PECOTA is????
I've read so much lately and I still can't figure out what the hell this is.
VORP, I got. OPS, I got.
WTF is PECOTA, and what do all those damn numbers mean????
And this damn 300 word minimum is gonna kill me. Rev, at least put a counter on here so I can figure out if I've said enough crap to go with what I actually wanted to ask.


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Wrestling DVD & Blu-ray Sets
The following list contains the DVD and Blu-ray sets that came out in 2012 that wrestling fans will be happy to see under the Christmas tree. In addition to the ones I listed below, the WWE made several other great sets this year. To help you in your shopping, I have created a photo gallery of every DVD the WWE released in 2012. In addition to just photos, the gallery contains links to my reviews of most of the DVDs which also include the ability to price comparison shop for the item.
- WrestleMania XXVIII – WrestleMania is to wrestling fans what the Super Bowl is to football fans. This year's event was one of the best in the history of the show. In addition to the event, both the DVD and Blu-ray version of this set feature the Hall of Fame induction ceremony which took place the night before.
- Undertaker: The Streak – One of this highlights of WrestleMania for the past two decades has been watching the Undertaker in action. He is 20-0 at that event and some of his matches at this show are all-time classics. This 4-disc DVD set is also available on Blu-ray and features all 20 complete matches.
- The Epic Journey of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson - This year's WrestleMania was highlighted by the return of The Rock. Older fans will enjoy this trip down memory lane while younger fans will learn about the wrestling history of someone they are more familiar with as a huge movie star.
- You Think You Know Me: Story of Edge – Edge was one of the biggest stars of the new century until a neck injury forced him to retire last year as the World Heavyweight Champion.
- CM Punk: Best in the World – As of Black Friday 2012, CM Punk's current reign as WWE Champion has lasted over one year. While I have not yet written my review of this DVD, I have watched it and can say that this DVD set features the best documentary on an individual I have seen WWE Home Video produce. However, the one caveat with buying this as a Christmas gift is that CM Punk is currently the most hated wrestler in the business.
- WWE Superstar Collection – WWE Home Video created a series of 8 value-priced DVDs this year which can be bought for around $10. While they are not nearly as good as the DVDs I have listed above, they are cheaper and make a good gift for younger people to give as well as Secret Santas with a low monetary threshold. The ones I think would be the fan in your life would be happiest to see are the ones for John Cena and Randy Orton. Although I don't think they are the best two discs in the series, these are the two most popular stars featured in it.
Please note that many wrestling books contain words and themes that parents might want to keep away from their children. However, some of them contain stories of triumph, determination, and charitable activities that you may want to instill in your children. I will gladly answer any email about age appropriateness.
- WWE Encyclopedia (second edition) - This coffee table book is over 400 pages long and will be enjoyed by wrestling fans both young and old.
- Undisputed by Chris Jericho – The best book that came out last year was released in a cheaper paperback version this year. In addition to being a famous wrestler, Chris has found success outside of the ring as the lead singer of Fozzy as well as being a contestant on Dancing with the Stars.
- Hacksaw: The Jim Duggan Story - Hacksaw Jim Duggan was one of the biggest stars in the WWE in the late '80s. Older fans will enjoy this stroll down memory lane.
This year's THQ game, WWE '13, focuses on the Attitude era of the company. The game has received great critical acclaim and has been nominated for Best Individual Sports Game at the upcoming Video Game Awards.
Clothes and Accessories
Wrestling clothing can be found at most department stores and at specialty stores like Spencer's and Hot Topic. As far as which wrestlers are the most popular, I would go with the following rule of thumb. Pre-teens love John Cena, Rey Mysterio, and Sin Cara. Once kids reach a certain age, they tend to favor CM Punk, Randy Orton, Triple H and the Undertaker. A great selection of exclusive clothing items can be found on WWE Shop.com. Around holiday time, the company usually bundles several items related to a specific wrestler together at a great savings for you.
Other Gift Ideas
- Tickets to a live event – My wresting calendar tells you when the WWE and TNA will be headed to your town. Here is a step-by-step guide to make sure you get the best ticket you can.
- WWE 24/7 Classics on Demand – This cable channel offers classic wrestling action on-demand. It is not available in all locations.
- Hulu Plus - This Internet service features a WWE channel which has on demand episodes of all current televised WWE programming as well as the shows Superstars and NXT which are not televised in the United States.
- WWE Magazine – A one-year subscription will keep the wrestling fan in your life checking their mail box all year long.
- WWE Kids Magazine – Unlike the prior magazine, this one is geared towards young children.
- Championship Belts – Replica belts are very popular. They come in a variety of quality based upon if you want to spend a few bucks or hundreds.
- Toys – WWE and TNA action figures can be found anywhere that sells toys.


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How to Make a Didgeridoo out of PVC Pipe
A didgeridoo is a simple but fun instrument that you can make out of plastic pipe.
1Buy a length of 1-1/2" PVC pipe from five to six feet long. The length will determine the pitch of your didgeridoo. It's easier to estimate longer, you can always cut it down. A length of 51.5" (including the mouthpiece) will tune your didgeridoo to a low C.Ad
2Buy a Female-Female 1-1/2" coupler piece, and a 1-1/2" to 1" bushing. This will make the mouthpiece.
3Clean the cut edges of the PVC pipe. These tend to send off ribbons and hangnails that will only impede your airways. A wire brush is ideal for this task, but you can shave off excess PVC with a pocketknife if need be.
4Assemble your instrument. Place the coupling firmly onto the end of the pipe. Fit the bushing into the coupling. You now have an assembled didgeridoo!Ad
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Alternate Method
- Tune your didgeridoo by ear - the length determines the pitch.
- Advanced didgeridoo players may choose to make a mouthpiece out of beeswax, to make a more custom fit for the lips. Wax molds better to the mouth than plastic, but this simple mouthpiece can get you started.
- You may find it more comfortable to use a coupling with a slight angle, perhaps 22.5 degrees, so as to play through the side of your mouth. It's a whole different technique!
- While using a heat source to bend PVC pipe, the pipe should be filled with sand to prevent wrinkles and creases.
- If you wish to use heat to bend or twist your PVC didgeridoo, be absolutely sure to do it outside! PVC releases toxic fumes when heated, and bad things could happen to your lungs if you inhale too much of the vapor.
- You may wish to wear a dust mask or respirator when working with heating the pipe, but these may not provide full protection from the toxic vapors. It's worth mentioning again, ALWAYS work outside when heating PVC!
- If you're using a blow torch observe all warning labels on the fuel tank and nozzle! Propane is dangerous and must be used with caution.
- A hardware store may only allow you to buy a ten-foot length of PVC pipe, but they will usually cut it for you if you ask.
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Middlebury jumped out to a 38-20 halftime lead over visiting Keene State and cruised to a 81-53 win over the Owls in Pepin Gym. With the victory, the sixth-ranked Panthers (17-1) avenged a 77-76 loss at Keene State last season when Middlebury was the top-ranked team in the nation. For the game the Panthers shot 33-56 from the floor and 8-13 from behind the arc, holding the Owls (11-8) to 23-66 from the field and 3-14 from long distance.
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Middlebury shot 62.1% from the floor in the first half, blocking seven shots with five of them coming from Jensen. Keene shot just 29% from the floor in the game's first 20 minutes.
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If you don't know who Len Berman is, I don't blame you. Berman is a former sportscaster for WNBC that parlayed his Spanning the World schtick into a gig on The Today Show and The NFL on NBC. Chances are, if you don't know who Berman is...you know his routine—the "weird and wacky" side of sports. Well, lately Berman has become quite the author—publishing a handful of books that tell of sports triumphs and
tragedies wackiness. Berman seems like a fine gentleman, which is why it pains me greatly to have to sic Bronco Nation on the guy. Specifically, because of his new book The Greatest Moments in Sports: Upsets and Underdogs—a book that features Bronco great Derek Schouman on it's glossy cover, no less. The issue with Berman's magnum opus? Read on...it must be seen to be believed.
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ADA, OK-- For the students and faculty of East Central University, Thursday was the beginning of a new chapter. There was no shortage of applause as ECU's new business school was officially introduced to students, faculty and Oklahoma dignitaries. The grand opening of the Harland Stonecipher School of Business has been on the university's wishlist for several years now. After $14 million and tonight's ribbon cutting, the school is proud to make it a reality. "This should be the highlight of my career," said East Central president John Hargrave. "The opening of this building means so much to the community, so much to the Chickasaw Nation, so much to East Central University. I think it will benefit all of the state of Oklahoma." Hundreds attended Friday's event, including Sen. Susan Paddack and Gov. Bill Anoatubby, who made a few brief remarks. Anoatubby said, "This fine institution will serve the needs of the faculty, will serve the needs of the community, and most importantly the needs of the students." The ceremony began at 1p.m. with tours to the public--showcasing the facility's state-of-the-art classrooms and conference spaces. ECU business students say they are looking forward to spending many of their study hours here. Wendell Godwin, dean of the business school, says the building means more than just a pretty addition for East Central. "The fact that it will draw people from around the region and state to our city to show off what we have in the city of Ada and East Central will hopefully improve our brand recognition and visibility," said Godwin.Godwin even says that many students have since switched over to the business major.
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Flanders spills a bit on the SIMPSONS feature length flick!!!
Ahoy, squirts! Quint here with a bit of an update from the lips of one Harry Shearer about the current goings on with the SIMPSONS movie (animated, of course). Shearer does tons of voices, including Rev. Lovejoy and everyone's favorite Jesus-freak neighbor, Ned Flanders. It's not much, but he confirms they have been doing dialogue recordings and even gives us an idea of the tone of the movie! Thanks to BlackBeltJones for taking some time off from chasing that killer cookie in order to send us this tidbit!
Not sure if this has been mentioned before, but Harry Shearer was on the Mancow radio show this morning and they were talking about all things Simpsons. He mentioned the two year contract extension and then was asked the question if this will delay the movie project by two years. His response was that it would not delay it, because they were recording dialogue for it right now. He then was asked if the movie would be more edgy to which he said that it pushed the boundaries, but it wasn't going to be an R rated movie. Asked if there was swearing in the movie, he said a little more than normal, but not the characters he voices, since he voices Rev. Lovejoy and Ned Flanders.
They talked a bit about the Simpsons live action intro that is on the web and then he had to go.
BlackBeltJones signing off.
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March 22, 2006, 2:50 a.m. CST
simpsons has run out of ideas
by Gwai Lo
why would a movie be promising? not doing the whole "first" thing
March 22, 2006, 2:51 a.m. CST
by HavocZer0
This is only ten years too late. *sigh*
March 22, 2006, 2:56 a.m. CST
I was hoping they'd save the movie for Christmas '09...
by Flim Springfield
...for the 20th anniversary.
March 22, 2006, 2:59 a.m. CST
by ipolo
....live action intro? and honestly. the simpsons is waaaaaaaaayyyyy funnier than family guy. i am not saying family guy is not funny, BUT the simpsons is funny without being too vulgar, it is almost eliest humor, while family guy is mostly dick and fart jokes. funny, but not timless. after a few views family guy episodes get stale. while simpsons episodes get better with age. even the new ones that are not funny become funny after viewed five+ times in syndication. also the simpsons movie should be followed by a final season or two.
March 22, 2006, 3:12 a.m. CST
Live Intro
by dude_gimme_tabs
The live action Simpsons intro is a TV commercial advertising the Simpsons on Sky One in the UK, that's all. Not some moment of genius by some fanboys with a video camera. It's a promo to let Sky TV talk about being "The Home of The Simpsons" in the UK.
March 22, 2006, 3:20 a.m. CST
If it's not R, it's not pushing boundaries...
by zikade zarathos
but it doesn't matter at all because it will suck copious amounts of ass. They should have stopped at Season 7, made an expanded Season 8's "You Only Move Twice" the movie, and then ended it right then. Too bad. It's sad to realize that by the time Simpsons ends, it will have sucked for a longer period of time (perhaps MUCH longer) than when it was good.
March 22, 2006, 3:22 a.m. CST
The Simpsons aren't exactly 'zeitgeist' anymore...
by dr_buggerlugs
...but you have to be insame not to believe that a 80-90 minute, multi-plotted feature length tale wouldn't be a thing of absolute beauty. Yes it should have been done sometime in the 90s but better late than never.
March 22, 2006, 3:40 a.m. CST
Here's hopeing it's worth the wait
by BendersShinyAss
But honestly, it feels to late in the game, with Futurama and Family guy taking over the realm. Personally, i hope it's Southpark movie-ish.
March 22, 2006, 3:42 a.m. CST
by BendersShinyAss
Just curious how you can have a final season *or two* ?
March 22, 2006, 3:42 a.m. CST
Did they talk to Shearer about anything else?
by 3 Bag Enema
The guy's brilliant, and if they didn't, he's probably pissed.
March 22, 2006, 3:51 a.m. CST
The Simpsons jumped the shark a damn long time ago...
by a goonie
Seriously, I'm just so damn sick of the show. I gave up watching the new eps a good couple seasons ago and still occasionally check a new one out simply out of curiousity. I am then quickly reminded how much the show sucks now. It still offers a laugh or two here or there, but the show's soul was sucked out long ago if you ask me. It's all meandering plotlines and silliness for the sake of silliness, with no real interest in reminding us of why we once actually cared about these characters. The bad seasons have become so numerous now that I'm reluctant to watch the show even in reruns, because there's close to a fifty-fifty chance that I'll catch a bad ep instead of a classic oldie. It's too bad and I hate reading that the show is continuing on for another couple seasons. But on top of that, the movie talk won't go away! I hate the idea of a feature-length flick. I wouldn't have liked the idea back when I was a gigantic fan of the show, back when it was brilliant, so I sure as hell hate the hell out of it now. Either way, I know there are many people out there who feel the same way I do, but there are probably just as many that still love the show (hopefully not, though). So the movie'll get made and some people will be happy, which I guess is the point. But I'm going to buy a rocket launcher and blow up all the prints. Or at least the movie theaters playing them.
March 22, 2006, 4:02 a.m. CST
Yeah the Simpons isn't exactly South Park...
by photoboy
... when is comes to pushing the boundaries and tackling issues that are relevant to today. The Simpsons is sadly stuck in a rut of doing stories that are very bizarre as well as crow barring celebs into the show. Given how many people turn up and voice themselves in The Simpsons pay Fox for the privilege? Also it really dates the show, in 20 years time no-one will know or care who n-sync are. But in 20 years classic stories with Sideshow Bob will still be funny because the celebrity voice actor wasn't the whole point of the plot.
March 22, 2006, 4:06 a.m. CST
This past Sunday's episode was the best in ages
by Grando
March 22, 2006, 4:16 a.m. CST
Bring back Josh Weinstein and Bill Oakley!!
by G'ster
They were writers and exec producers on the show in its golden period! Why did they ever leave? Get rid of Ian Maxtone Graham and the other idiots who are killing the show with their hideously unfunny scripts and bring back Weinstein and Oakley!!
March 22, 2006, 4:27 a.m. CST
Best Simpson's Season
by joelschumacher
Can anyone tell me the best Simpson's seasons from the early days so I can buy the DVD's?
March 22, 2006, 4:46 a.m. CST
the simpsons sucks
by shalashaska
it used to be a pretty entertaining show back in the day but it really has just lost it. it does not appeal to me at all anymore, especially with newer shows like family guy. i'll probably see this movie because i have nothing better to do, so i hope at least they do it well.
March 22, 2006, 5:03 a.m. CST
Well, ya know geniuses...
by Red Grant
there would be no fucking South Park or Family Guy if it weren't for the Simpsons. The show broke ground and made way for all these follow on series to be as successful as they have become. So, how about a little respect, ya wankers? The Simpsons have been and always will be TV's first family. The series is in my book, without question one of the top 5 sitcoms in history. Animated or live action. Count me as looking forward to the film.
March 22, 2006, 5:07 a.m. CST
Best Seasons: two - seven (or eight)
by zikade zarathos
All of those are gold. Nine is OK. It'll probably be the last boxset I buy, and watch the least of. None from ten on, though.
March 22, 2006, 5:09 a.m. CST
There have been Talk of this for over a Decade!!!!!!!
by Ines5
As some of You might Remember Back in The Late 90s There was a Rumor that The Simpsons Film would be about(and I am Not making This up) Bart Simpson Losing His Virginity!
March 22, 2006, 5:19 a.m. CST
Will John Jay Smith AKA Wacko Jacko be in the movie?
by G'ster
John Jay Smith, who was actually Michael Jackson, played the "big fat mental patient" in an episode. His career is doing SO great in the US, people still love him and his last album sold 30 million copies, so I wonder if they're gonna get this huge star for the movie. His name will guarantee big bucks, won't it?!
March 22, 2006, 5:39 a.m. CST
shalashaska's entire post is the Every Post
by DOGSOUP
The whole thing is what we do here every damn day and don't you fucking deny it.
March 22, 2006, 5:39 a.m. CST
Red Grant
by Demon Disco
Totally agree that The Simpsons is in the top 5 sitcoms of all time BUT that doesn't stop it from sucking now! I say they should put it out of its misery. Let the citizens of Springfield go with whatever dignity they have left. It's for purely monetary reasons that the show keeps going, not creative at all. The writing is on the wall, people. When a show, series of films, novels, what have you, has its glory days truly behind it it's time to say adieu. It's like keeping a beloved relative with no quality of life on a life-support machine just because they may eventually tell you where their secret will is hidden or because you were fond of them once. LET THEM GO!
March 22, 2006, 5:41 a.m. CST
In my opinion anyone...
by themanlikedave
who disses the simpsons a cock so far up their own arse they cant see the sunshine for shit. Cheers
March 22, 2006, 5:46 a.m. CST
agreed, Disco...
by Red Grant
the show has seen better days and it's best seasons are long behind it. I just can't abide the Simpsons bashing that accompanies praise for South Park and Family Guy. I enjoy those shows as well, but I also recognize that they simply would have never been without Groening's innovative series.
March 22, 2006, 6:04 a.m. CST
Wasn't Shearer the one...
by Armer
that a while back was dissing the writers for not taking advantage of the current climate in the US to write clever satires anymore? He's right. I'm not a fan of the new ones, I always feel let down, but up to season 8 it was one of the best shows ever made.
March 22, 2006, 6:23 a.m. CST
Any Homer-centric episode of the Simpsons...
by tripp5
is funnier than anything else on TV. Eat my shorts, bitches.
March 22, 2006, 6:24 a.m. CST
Check out that live-action Simpsons TV intro...
by Zardoz
It's too cool! It's on youtube.com. Very clever. (although small parts of it are animated, too!)
March 22, 2006, 6:24 a.m. CST
live action thing
by vicious_bastard
Viral marketing for Sky isn't it? Or did they 'acquire' it?
March 22, 2006, 7:03 a.m. CST
It's true about The Simpsons being out of it...
by dr_dreadlocks
A few years ago that show was essentially the ONLY thing on television for most people. Now it's the ONLY thing that people watch out of habit, rather than choice. It's just on and people visit it like that old retarded friend who we once loved, and now find annoying. It's over. Unless the movie is a serious jump creatively, it'll tank like nothing we've ever seen before.
March 22, 2006, 7:04 a.m. CST
"Zeitgist" isn't exactly zeitgiest anymore...
by FiendishMilt37
No but really: come on, Shelley. Come on.
March 22, 2006, 7:25 a.m. CST
Ricky Gervais wrote next weeks new episode...
by brolly
and so next week will be the first new episode of The Simpson Ive watched in 4 years!
March 22, 2006, 7:40 a.m. CST
Feature Length Simpsons
by fiester
Might be a little too long. They've never even done an hour-long episode. I can think of one two-parter (Who Shot Mr. Burns?) and that was a season ending cliffhanger and doesn't really work all that well as one continuous episode. On the plus side, the fact that it took so very long might mean that they have a working script that is satisfying. We'll see.
March 22, 2006, 8:07 a.m. CST
Link to live intro
by jim
March 22, 2006, 8:31 a.m. CST
WHoever outlined the best course for this series....
by Childe Roland
...as having eneded with an expanded "You only move twice" episode has really done his homework. Virtually everything SImpsons after that point is either forgettable or only memorable because it was such shit compared to all that had come before it. The show was the best at one time, but that was almost a decade ago. It has gone on far too long and every subpar episode to come out now doiminishes the memory of what a great show it once was. As for a feature film: Yeah, if those Flintstones animated movies are any indication (and they really can't help but be) this should be great (if by "great" you mean "make me want to claw my fucking eyes out and stuff them in my ears to block out the unfunny"). Could a live-action Simpsons be on the docket for ten or fifteen years from now? How horribly would THAT suck? Just let it go, Groening and Fox.
March 22, 2006, 8:51 a.m. CST
Family Guy sucks and South Park is past its prime
by Cerebud
Really, South Park was shocking for the first two or three years, but now it's the same thing over and over. And Team America? That movie SUCKED! I can't believe how everyone drooled over that movie here. Is anyone still talking about it? NO! Family Guy is just a wannabe Simpsons/South Park show that has never appealed to me. I'm not saying that the Simpsons is as great as its ever been, but with as much money as Fox puts in to it, they'll always be able to bring in new blood to fix it. No new ideas? The series is so open ended, if there are no new ideas for the Simpsons, then we're all in trouble. I have faith that they'll have some great talent for a great flick. Although I agree that it should have been better to make this in the 90s.
March 22, 2006, 8:53 a.m. CST
Mancow? Is that poser still on the air?
by Photoman
I can't believe this poser and Steve Dahl/Howard Stern wanna-be is still on the air. People still listen to him? Come-on...
March 22, 2006, 9:05 a.m. CST
When did it jump the shark
by Tocksick
It is very clear when The Simpson's jumped the shark. After the conclusion of "Who Shot Mr. Burns" the writing took a very clear and evident nosedive. A funny sidenote: For the longest time I didn't know exactly what "jump the shark" meant until very recently. I looked it up on Wikipedia.com (best website on the internet) and it had a whole three page article on it. It turns out its a reference to Fonzie literally jumping over a shark on Happy Days signifying the beginning of the decline of that show.
March 22, 2006, 9:08 a.m. CST
If the Simpsons sucked it wouldn't be on for 19 seasons
by BurtGummer
March 22, 2006, 9:13 a.m. CST
I figured it would be PG-13 at the most
by Terry_1978
Just so they can get a few shots of risque nudity, a few "shits" and maybe one unexpected "fuck" in there.
March 22, 2006, 9:14 a.m. CST
anyone can bitch bout the simpsons...
by misnomer
but you know theyll pull this movie out of the bag..... Plus-its so iconic that I can forgive a few crap seasons-not bad for *16yr?* run I just hope they focus on homer mainly *those episodes are always the best-lisa episodes always the worst* the simpsons picked up when the focus shifted away from bart and onto homer-and went downhill when they strayed from homer and delved into the sidecharacters so heres hopin
March 22, 2006, 9:23 a.m. CST
Thank the Simpsons for Family Guy and South Park
by Jeditemple
Yes, The Simpsons paved the way for Beavis and Butthead, South Park, and Family Guy (which borrows heavily from The Simpsons, especially the flash-back scenes, which the Simpsons did first). In 1990, the Simpsons was THE cutting-edge cartoon, so I can forgive it aging a bit over the last 16 years. Will Family Guy be around in 16 years? NOPE.
March 22, 2006, 9:23 a.m. CST
yeah BurtGummer, longevity is proof of quality
by INWOsuxRED
Thats why daytime soap operas are the longest running shows on TV. The Simpsons doesn't "need" to go off the air, but it SHOULD either be fixed or removed. It is obvious there isn't a good crew of people behind it these days. Too many people watch it out of habit for it to go away gracefully.
March 22, 2006, 9:37 a.m. CST
It's like I'm wearing nuthin' at all, nuthin' at
by AnimeJune
"Damn you sexy Flanders!" Jeditemple, let us not forget "King of the Hill". I haven't watched the Simpsons for, like, two years now. Cut them off already - they have an heir (Southpark) and a spare (Family Guy). Let them die with dignity!
March 22, 2006, 9:41 a.m. CST
Red Grant? The Simpsons are TV's first family?
by Otter
How about the Nelson's back in the 50's? Wouldn't they qualify?
March 22, 2006, 9:44 a.m. CST
Ricky Gervais wrote and voices this Sunday's Simpsons
by HypeEndsHere
leave it to Fox to not fucking advertise that fact. oh, and for the dude who just learned what "jump the shark" means: welcome to 2002. just bustin' balls.
March 22, 2006, 9:44 a.m. CST
by shalashaska
"The whole thing is what we do here every damn day and don't you fucking deny it." what does that even mean?
March 22, 2006, 9:54 a.m. CST
Side character shows are usually my least favourite
by jim
Moe episodes especially. How about a Lenny & Carl episode? Or Lou the cop? Ricky Gervais being on The Simpsons reminds me of all the other great guest stars they have had over the years. Like Patrick Stewart on the Stone Cutters episode. Of course now I have the Stone Cutters song stuck in my head.
March 22, 2006, 10:02 a.m. CST
by TheFount
I get tired of hearing how the Simpsons have died/jumped the shark/should have ended years ago/are not as funny since <name> left. It's a TV show, sometimes great, sometimes not. Much like the joke about pizza and sex, even when it's bad, it's good. (Insert obligatory fanboy=virgin joke here and I'm done.)
March 22, 2006, 10:03 a.m. CST
The simpsons made Fox
by emeraldboy
What it was financially and those who want to see its end. Dont understand the enormouse fiancial pulling power of this series. There is a lot of milk left in the simpsons cash cow. People wanted it pulled off the air. Fox will end this series in the run up to its 20th anniversary, making it the longest running and most successful modern animated show in Foxs history or tv for that matter. Its final episode, groening wrote over 15 years ago and its in a vault. That will be an historic event when it happens.
March 22, 2006, 10:16 a.m. CST
by Osmosis Jones
Once the show's two upcoming seasons are over, the show will offically have had more terrible seasons than great ones, and that just makes me want to cry. Honestly, when was the last time you heard someone at work raving about last night's Simpsons? After whatever season had the "Sharry Bobbins" episode, the series started to REALLY show it's age, and now it's all but unwatchable. The sad thing is, Fox is genuinely tarnishing the show's legacy by dragging it out like this (just like they did with The X-Files, which had 6 brilliant seasons, two okay seasons, and one atrocious season which really soured what came before in the minds of many fans). Just let these two upcoming seasons be the show's last ones, PLEASE...
March 22, 2006, 10:18 a.m. CST
I gave up the Simpsons long ago...
by Magunga
...after I realized the show had become a bad parody of itself. It's amazing to me that the show has a following so devoted it borders on religious fanaticism. It's just a show, and when it stopped being consistently funny, I stopped watching - end of story. I am vaguely interested to see what they do with a feature-length film, so I may just shell out the ten bucks to see it, even though the reason center of my brain is telling me it'll be a waste of time and money.
March 22, 2006, 10:56 a.m. CST
The best simpsons season?
by Thumper2k1
I think it's 5. I'm not sure. The season that had the episode where homer goes into space. "In rod we trust" After that season, The Simpsons went warp speed into the toilet.
March 22, 2006, 11:04 a.m. CST
The Simpsons was great, but...
by Nodwick
They recylce too many of their old show ideas. How many more times are we going to see Homer have to win back Bart's love from a celebrity guest star? Or win back Marge's love after he screws something up for her? Or win back Lisa's love after he forgets for the umpteenth time what it is she likes to do? And the Halloween shows need to return to more of a "Simpsons meets the Twilight Zone" kind of show (like the time-travelling toaster story) instead of making lame parodies of even lamer horror movies.
March 22, 2006, 11:16 a.m. CST
change the fucking channel already
by blue7
Waaaah! I like the old Simpsons episodes BETTER! What a bunch of crying little bitches. Even the stupid load who had to learn what Jump the Shark meant from fucking Wikipedia (?!) is trying to talk shit. There has never been a better television show than the Simpsons. Not Star Trek, or the UK Office, or the Sopranos, whatever. Don't even try to act like any cartoon has been fit to shake the piss off the Simpsons' metaphorical dick. Family Guy is actually pretty funny, although the humor is only from the sadassed "fun of recognition" factor that powers toilet chowder like Shrek. Besides, what other series has a character that completely represents about 85% of you dipshits? Well, almost, considering the amount of you whining cunts who might possibly have masters degrees in folklore and mythology.
March 22, 2006, 11:35 a.m. CST
Blue 7...
by Magunga
...Wow. I can appreciate that you love the show, but your devotion is a little over-the-top. No show merits that much of an emotional bond, regardless of how long it's been on TV. I cannot speak for everyone here who dislikes the more recent incarnation of the Simpsons, but for me, the show lacks the care and depth that made the show brilliant in the 90's. Furthermore, I felt this the appropriate forum to express this opinion, as did everyone else who has posted here, whether they love the show or hate it.
March 22, 2006, 11:54 a.m. CST
and ANOTHER thing...
by Traumnovelle
Not only did the writing completely plummet into obvious slapstick and gross-out and pop-culture "humor", but the ANIMATION is one of the things that bugs me the most about the recent seasons. It's too CLEAN. Even if they nailed some classic Simpsons comedy (which they never will) it won't ever feel right because the animation itself is unfunny now. In the older, glorious episodes Homer's eyes were a bit vacant, they kind of stared off in two different directions, slightly. Small things like that. ANYWAY, seriously, FUCK the Simpsons, fuck the writers, and, this pains me a little to say it, but FUCK all the voice actors on the show. They could have done something about the sickening plunge of the Simpsons. If Castalanetta quit, the show would have been cancelled ages ago. You'd think they could recognize the quality of their own show rotting and withering in front of their eyes. Or maybe they are too busy counting their stacks of money. Fuck those motherfuckers. Arhghghgh. Whenever I watch a new episode of the Simpsons out of morbid curiousity, it genuinely makes me SAD. What it was, to what it's become. It shows that there wasn't a true love for the show by the producers and everyone involved, like Seinfeld had. Going out on top of it's game. Ahh, fuck it, who cares.
March 22, 2006, 11:57 a.m. CST
I love the Simpsons, think it's one of the best ever
by moviemaniac-7
But even I have to admit that the best time are behind us. Simpsons used to be ahead of everybody with the most laughs a minute of all tv shows. Sadly, as with other franchises (Star Wars and Bond, for instance), the others that came after The Simpsons (my favorites are Futurama and South Park) have gone to further and better places than the Simpsons. Love it or loathe it, The Simpsons might be one of the most influential tv shows ever put on the air.
March 22, 2006, noon CST
Simpsons seasons four thru ten.....
by vinceklortho
Probably some of the best television writing ever. And, yes, The Simpsons is a religious experience. I'm not afraid to say that I will probably cry during the last episode. For us early twenty kids, this was the basis for our humor growing up. Remember in middle school, talking about how fucking funny Sunday night's episode was? Now, I'll catch a few episodes here and there and might cringe at a lot of the jokes, but it will definitely be a historic event when this show leaves. Also, the whole network of Fox can thank the show, it pretty much being the beginnings of the network. There is no way they will get rid of it as long at it is able to produce shows.
March 22, 2006, 12:07 p.m. CST
According to Rich Johnston...
by Brendon
...posting on my blog, the live action promo was made specifically for Sky specifically to promte the new season. http://filmick.blogspot.com/2006/03/simpsons-live-action.html Not my favourite promo of the crruent wave - that would be the M. Nigh Shyamalan one for Amex.
March 22, 2006, 12:59 p.m. CST
What a surprise...
by woemcats
A bunch of bitching about the Simpsons! I never! Except you can go back in time to season 5 and read all these same comments on the Simpsons newsgroups. Simpsons has apparently sucked since about season 4. Who know?
March 22, 2006, 1:11 p.m. CST
LOVE the Simpsons!
by ironburl
I just sit there with a big grin! Yes, it has moved more from the sappier, more sit-com feel of the early days, to just a crazed onslaught of gags, but so what?! Last week's episode was really good. Homer getting crushed through the mill. Battling the Mother Duck and throwing the duckling across the finish line! Laughed my ass off. The Zoo Lady tring to distract Homer from Bart's abduction with dead Flipper! DAMNED FUNNY! See if your precious Family Guy is still this funny after 500 episodes. Doubtful!
March 22, 2006, 1:14 p.m. CST
simpsons hasn't been top-notch for a long time
by lopan
but still, light years better than the fucking Family Guy. That's always how I can tell if someone is a total douche drinker - if they own the Family Guy on DVD. That shows sucks shit shit out of assholes in different time zones.
March 22, 2006, 1:20 p.m. CST
Should have done this in the early 90's...
by BigTuna
When the Simpsons were in their peak on popularity. Anyone remember those Bart Simpson t-shirts and posters everywhere in 90-91'?
March 22, 2006, 1:21 p.m. CST
You Only Move Twice
by SamBlackChvrch21
BEST EPISODE EVER. "Ever see a man say goodbye to a shoe?"
March 22, 2006, 1:33 p.m. CST
Re: This past Sunday's episode was the best in ages
by johncage
It's the damnedest thing, but I was actually laughing out loud during the last episode. Plus the story was actually character-based for the first time in, like, eight years. Personally I love that the Simpsons are still on the air. The show hasn't been that great in recent years, but there's something comforting in the fact it's still making new episodes.
March 22, 2006, 2:11 p.m. CST
The only thing worse than sitting through the movie...
by chaplinatemyshoe
...would be listening to the commentary on the dvd. Holy crap do they produce the worst commentaries in the history of dvd. It sounds like junior high kids snickering at their own jokes. Here's hoping this one is straight to dvd.
March 22, 2006, 2:12 p.m. CST
woemcats: EXACTLY...
by Flim Springfield
People have been complaining about the Simpsons' decline pretty much since the second season. I remember the newsgroups in the mid-90s being just as negative as people are today. People just love to complain, that's it. I hope the Simpsons goes on for years, there may be bad shows, but there's still plenty of good shows...
March 22, 2006, 2:41 p.m. CST
I have to agree...
by GaiustheBrave
I've been kinda disappointed with the Simpsons for the last few years. I'm watching syndicated reruns of the second season now. They're hilarious. But, lately, not so much...Last good laugh was Homer in a speedo, and the flying nun. Keeping the faith. The duck race was funny, admittedly.
March 22, 2006, 2:46 p.m. CST
by GaiustheBrave
you have to admit, though, that the scene in Family Guy, where Peter drives his penis metaphor on wheels back and forth into the tunnel only to be hit by an eighteen wheeler, causing poor under-endowed Peter to sit by the side of the road being laughed at by a bus of models will never get stale. Generally, however, I agree that most of the eps do get old after two viewings.
March 22, 2006, 2:57 p.m. CST
Yellow Submarine
by Incrediburgible
We all know what fantastic musical numbers The Simpsons are capable of. Let's home the film takes it cue from the South Park movie and delivers a cartoon musical for the ages. Springfield is every bit as visually wonderful as Pepperland was in Yellow Submarine. The Simpsons Movie (whether it's late or early or just right on time) deserves to be one for the ages, LIKE YELLOW SUBMARINE. - - - I can't believe Fox isn't plugging the Ricky Gervais appearance. Fucking turd burglars. - - - Oh, and I agree with the person who said Family Guy sucks shit out of assholes across 4 time zones. - - - I also agree with the person who said The Simpsons is drawn just a little too well ("clean") at this point. But now we're finding ways to complain about high quality. Some one stop me.
March 22, 2006, 3:42 p.m. CST
Season 13
by Blok Narpin
The Simpsons hasn't been good since season 13.
March 22, 2006, 4 p.m. CST
Family Guy is lame
by Gungan Slayer
March 22, 2006, 4:20 p.m. CST
why has it become cool to hate simpsons
by slappy jones
it is still fucking funny....much funnier than south park or family guy....both of those shows have well and truly lost their touch.....south park mocks scientology!!! awesome and they even suggest that tom cruise might be gay!!! cutting edge stuff......and the less said about family guy the better.....
March 22, 2006, 4:57 p.m. CST
yeah family guy really sucks
by shalashaska
youre all morons.
March 22, 2006, 5:02 p.m. CST
the carbon rod
by d1138
To all who think this is a black & white issue... please realize that Simpsons naysayers (of which I count myself one) are mourning the drop in quality of a great show. We used to love it, which is why we're so passionately against the recent suckness. And for the record, I'll call the death of Maude Flanders the shark-jumping moment of this particular show. I know it's "just a cartoon", but that was heartless and anti-Simpsons.
March 22, 2006, 5:11 p.m. CST
Simpsons Movie Cameos
by Jonas Grumpy
I hear this movie is casting folks like Dustin Hoffman and Michael Jackson. (They won't use their real names, but you'll know it's them.)
March 22, 2006, 5:13 p.m. CST
What D1138 said
by chaplinatemyshoe
I don't think it's cool to hate the Simpsons, it's just hard to get back into them because of the direction they took the show in the past five seasons. Lately, The Simpsons are just as guilty as Family Guy of stealing from pop culture and other shows. It's just in the Simpsons case the other shows are old Jack Benny and Three Stooges episodes. Half the time, they're just parodying old Simpsons episodes which is extremely fucking boring. Give me Home Movies, King of the Hill, South Park and Adult Swim over either Family Guy or The Simpsons.
March 22, 2006, 5:14 p.m. CST
I agree with d1138....
by vinceklortho
for the reason of all the Simpsons "hate". The shows length on air is a testament unto itself, but no show has ever done that before. Hell, you could never go 14-15 seasons with a real life cast. The reason why the show was so revolutionary is now its downfall. The idea that you can do anything in animation within a sitcom formula has now been stretched too far for them. It's like when you are watching someone you love dying and the only thing good is to pull the plug. End the misery and remember the good things. It's too hard to watch. Sorry for the morbid and depressing analogy, but..you get the point.
March 22, 2006, 5:16 p.m. CST
Mad Max 2, I agree with you...
by chaplinatemyshoe
if you think adults that sound like 12 year olds geeking out about getting their W.C. Fields reference in an episode is interesting. I mean for God's sake, they make jokes about Simpsons writers for a reason...
March 22, 2006, 5:20 p.m. CST
Bruce needs a CG cartoon show
by Turtlepride
Lets face it, Bruce is old and fat. What he does have left is his voice and wit. Has anyone played EVIL DEAD REGENERATION? The CUT SCENes are great.He needs a show like this. Guess starring Ted Raimi. What do you guy's think?
March 22, 2006, 5:22 p.m. CST
Side Show Bob is a Celebrity voice
by Turtlepride
Kelsey Grammer was so good they wrote him in.
March 22, 2006, 5:22 p.m. CST
The Cosby Movie 2007 Spoiler plots.....
by W3bzpinn3r
Heathcliff Huxtable is now 80 years old living in an old folks home, Claire having left him for a younger man (being a lawyer, whe got everything!). Cliff's last xmas at the old folks home is made a little sweeter by all his kids, grand kids, and great grand kids popping in to share some x-mas jell-o pudding. At the end, several old jazz music legends make a guest appearance as angels when Cliff passes away. Cliff (only 70) wakes up from this horrid nightmare, follows Claire to work the next day, then beats the crap out of Bernie Mac, who plays her younger law partner... Then the credits roll with the Cosby cast dancing with the Madagascar Lemurs to "You want to move it!"
March 22, 2006, 5:23 p.m. CST
Bruce needs a CG cartoon show
by Turtlepride
Lets face it, Bruce is old and fat. What he does have left is his voice and wit. Has anyone played EVIL DEAD REGENERATION? The CUT SCENes are great.He needs a show like this. Guess starring Ted Raimi. What do you guy's think?
March 22, 2006, 5:51 p.m. CST
by therightclique
being that you're at least the 2nd person to make that analogy in this thread alone, you have no reason to apologize, as you stole it in the first place.
March 22, 2006, 6:09 p.m. CST
My Lord, he's right!
by vinceklortho
I apologize then to Demon Disco, who even said it more eloquently than me. Damn you! I thought it was a good one too. Alright, how about this one: The Simpsons suck now, it used to be good. I guess I'll see the movie when it comes out, though. Nobody has said that yet, right?
March 22, 2006, 6:17 p.m. CST
Longevity does not equal "old"...
by Flim Springfield
There's always calls to "pull the plug" on long-lived shows like the Simpsons or SNL. But these shows aren't like the usual sitcom or drama, all they need is some fresh writers and the show can be re-invigorated. There's ALWAYS new ideas, just because you can't think of them doesn't mean no one else can.
March 22, 2006, 7:35 p.m. CST
another "jumping" moment...
by d1138
..when the guest stars became something they advertised on the commercials for an upcoming ep, whereas before it was a pleasant understated surprise.
March 22, 2006, 8:37 p.m. CST
Homer did jump a shark, years ago...
by Flim Springfield
During the "We'll Never Stop the Simpsons" song, one picture showed Homer jumping a shark. A nice little joke for all the internet naysayers...
March 22, 2006, 10:09 p.m. CST
There's great deal of passion here...
by Magunga
...for a TV show. This needn't be such a vicious, rancorous debate. There wasn't a great deal of emotion in my decision to stop watching the Simpsons, so there's no need to inject any now. I simply stopped watching when I percieved that the characters were being used as props to assert the writers' political agendas rather than being "entities unto themselves," so to speak.
March 22, 2006, 11:36 p.m. CST
by meta4
aren't funny anymore... i dont care about "character pieces" because uhhhh last time i checked these ARE CARTOON CHAR-AC-TERS! and you know what hasn't been brought up but i think it should be said the ONLY reason this movie is being made is because the simpsons are losing in the ratings and popularity so they want to use the show as a vehicle to boost the ratings to go another 10 years....FUCK FOX....FUCK THEM IN THEIR STUPID ASSES
March 23, 2006, 2:04 a.m. CST
The 2
by Darth Maui
Do people really think a movie becomes better when swearing is added to it?
March 23, 2006, 3:37 a.m. CST
yeah i concur
by shalashaska
it would be funnier without the swearing. i mean homer could easily say SHIT instead of D'OH but thats what makes it so funny.
March 23, 2006, 7:52 a.m. CST
by roc nathan
having seen the 15th and 16th season recently, I can't understand why people think it's any less funny than the mid-90s simpsons. If anything, the episodes are even more twisted and bizarre, which in myopinion makes it far better than the often too-literal-minded early episodes. then again, I can see how that would be confusing for some people. Bring on the dick and fart jokes, why don't you. Sigh.
March 23, 2006, 11:24 a.m. CST
Bitch, bitch, bitch...why are these people posting?
by Homer Sexual
I like the Simpsons, always have and still do. Therefore, I clicked on the movie info. My honest question to Gwai Lo, a goonie, & Co is "If you feel the Simpsons 'jumped the shark' a long time ago, why did you even click on this topic or bother to post?" If, say, you saw the movie and wanted to post how much it sucked, that makes sense. But it makes no sense to me that every time anything Simpsons or SNL related is on this site, a whole bunch of people immediately post about how these shows haven't been interesting in many years.
March 23, 2006, 11:36 a.m. CST
d1138 is right about Maude Flanders, though.
by Homer Sexual
I agree with him/her that the death of Maude Flanders is the worst thing ever on the Simpsons, and that it was a cheap, anti-Simpsons move to get rid of Maggie Roswell. That is the all-time worst Simpsons-event (although Maude being dead has made some amusing storylines with PraiseLand and Vegas Mom). The other horrible episode was the "Behind the Music" episode. Just awful! And I swear the very end of that episode said Springfield is in Kentucky. The much-maligned episode with the Critic that Groening disavowed is, however, very hilarious...."don't cry for me, I'm already dead."
March 23, 2006, 12:58 p.m. CST
Simpsons are now...
by NightArrows
...a parody of themselves. Don't get me wrong, I love them at their peak, but the last 4 seasons have SUUUUCKED. Homer used to be a perfect mixture of subtle-stupid and outrageous-stupid. Now, everything he does or says has to have an exclamation point to it, with a moment for them to point out what the joke was. Everyone in the show speaks as though they are stating the obvious too. It's sad. And for those who think the Family Guy is just dick and fart jokes, well, it's brilliance is lost on you and those who didn't get Futurama too. Long live the Simpsons Golden Years
March 23, 2006, 1:06 p.m. CST
Jumped the Shark
by harrys_site_sucks
The Simpsons pretty much jumped the shark when Troy McClure and Lineal Hutz were not longer on. (still miss Phil Hartman) Thou there is the occasionaly good episode on 3 or 4 a season now.
March 23, 2006, 1:22 p.m. CST
A thought ...
by Judas_Noose
If Bart IS going to lose his virginity, he should lose it to Milhouse ... just a thought.
March 23, 2006, 9:59 p.m. CST
by J-Dizzle
So that those of us who still watch can keep watching. Honestly, I'll never understand why some people have the urge to spoil it for the rest of us.
I still find the Simpsons funny, but not as much as it used to be. The animation changed around the time they went to Japan which was back in what, 98 or 99? Then it got really goofy. Does anyone remember how they changed Homer's upper lip so that instead of coming to a point, it had a little bulge on the end? That fucking pissed me off, and the episode a few years back with the cowboy that Bart idolised was probably the worst one they ever did. However they recently changed the animation style again so it's more like the old stuff meaning their skin is now deep yellow again and not that horrid bright ass hi-lighter yellow it was, and the past few episodes have been increasingly better. I used to love Family Guy in the first two seasons but the new episodes are fucking terrible. American Dad and South Park are at least still funny. Cancel Family Guy and keep the Simpsons on the air. It still keeps me laughing; after all, I grew up with them.
March 24, 2006, 7:40 a.m. CST
If you think the Simpsons sucks...
by cookylamoo
Then get a job with Fox and write some good episodes or else stop watching it to torment yourself. Demanding cancellation while you're watching the show is masochistic.
March 24, 2006, 11:57 a.m. CST
No way man, Im not wearing a frikkin wire!
by Seph_J
The Simpsons does not suck. And never will. You people are assholes.
March 25, 2006, 9:13 a.m. CST
Lionel Hutz ... sigh
by JackRabbitSlim
"This is as obvious a case of malfeasance since i sued "The NeverEnding Story" for false advertising *ahem* case pending."
March 25, 2006, 11:37 a.m. CST
The movie should be called.... FINALLY A SIMPSONS MOVIE
by Skyfly
At least I think that would be funny...
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40 U.S. Code § 6907 - Use of other appropriated amounts
(a) Waiver of Cost Sharing Requirement.— The Secretary of Transportation may use amounts appropriated under section 24909 (a)(2)(A) of title 49 to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.
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Laura Rubinchuk Schwartz calls Arlington home. Prior to becoming a full-time Realtor, Laura served as an analyst and consultant in the finance realm of the Federal Government. Laura completed her undergraduate work at the University of Rochester and holds a dual degree in Economics and Statistics, as well as a Master's Degree in Applied Economics from Johns Hopkins University. Licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., Laura focuses her business on helping first-time home buyers and sellers navigate the real estate process. Read testimonials from Laura's past clients.
Laura's Business Motto:
Based on the first law from The Go-Giver: "Your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment."
Laura In The Press:
- International Business Times: The Hottest U.S. Real Estate Markets: Washington, DC
- Washington Examiner: FHA Sends Potential Buyers Through Hoops
- Featured on News Channel 8: Let's Talk Live
- Washington Examiner: 3 Minute Interview
- Blogger for the Young Professional Network for the National Association of Realtors
- Realtor.com's "Ask A Realtor(R)"
- Realtor.com's 100 Most Thankful List 2010 – Real Estate Influencers
- 5 Secrets to Buying a Home in Virginia – Finding the Uncommon Deal
- DC UrbanTurf: Clarendon, Happily Straddling the Line between City and Suburb
- DC UrbanTurf: Best VA Communities for Investment
Professional Affiliations and Designations
- Northern Virginia Association of Realtors
- National Association of Realtors
- Virginia Association of Realtors
- Certified Home Rescue Expert
- Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI)
- 2009 Rookie of the Year for Keller Williams Realty McLean/Great Falls
- 2010-11 Agent Leadership Council (ALC) Member for Keller Williams Realty McLean/Great Falls
Business Experience
- Consultant, Computer Sciences Corporation
- Budget Analyst, Social Security Administration
- University of Rochester, B.A., Economics and Statistics
- Johns Hopkins University, M.A., Applied Economics
- Fluent in Russian
Laura is affiliated with Keller Williams Realty
6820 Elm Street
McLean, VA 22101
Licensed in DC, VA, MD