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Christopher Atkins | |
Atkins attending the Bench Warmer Holiday Party at Empire, Hollywood, CA on December 5, 2009 | |
Born | Christopher Atkins Bomann February 21, 1961 Rye, New York |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1977–present |
Height | 180 centimetres (5 ft 11 in)[1] |
Spouse(s) | Lyn Barron (m.1985), divorced |
Children | Grant Bomann (b. 1985) Brittney Bomann (b. 1987) |
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Christopher Atkins | |
Atkins attending the Bench Warmer Holiday Party at Empire, Hollywood, CA on December 5, 2009 | |
Born | Christopher Atkins Bomann February 21, 1961 Rye, New York |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1977–present |
Height | 180 centimetres (5 ft 11 in)[1] |
Spouse(s) | Lyn Barron (m.1985), divorced |
Children | Grant Bomann (b. 1985) Brittney Bomann (b. 1987) |
Christopher Atkins (born Christopher Atkins Bomann;[2] February 21, 1961) is an American actor, who became famous in his debut role with co-star Brooke Shields in the 1980 film The Blue Lagoon.
Atkins was born in Rye, New York, to German Americans Donald Bomann and Bitsy Nebauer. In high school, he was a lifeguard and sailing instructor, where he was discovered for The Blue Lagoon.
He had no previous interest or experience in acting, but an agent he knew persuaded him to audition for The Blue Lagoon, a role he won over 2,000 other actors. In the film, he and co-star Brooke Shields played two teenage cousins who have lived alone together since they were marooned as children in a tropical paradise, eventually falling in love. The film was a huge box office success, grossing over $58 million with a production cost of $4.5 million.
He went on to star with Kristy McNichol in The Pirate Movie (1982), an update of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta The Pirates of Penzance. He hit #71 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with the song "How Can I Live Without Her?", which appeared in The Pirate Movie. Atkins again appeared shirtless in this film, which was to become a recurring theme in his acting career. Atkins commented, "What do you mean as soon as I get a job where I don't have to wear a loincloth, I will be wearing a speedo swimsuit! Will I ever have an acting job when I don't have to be shirtless?"[3]
In A Night in Heaven (1983), also starring Lesley Ann Warren, Atkins played Rick Monroe, an outspoken and overconfident student working his way through college as a male stripper. For one season (1983–1984), Atkins had a recurring role as swimming instructor Peter Richards in the hit CBS prime time soap opera Dallas in which his character has an affair with Sue Ellen Ewing.
Atkins has been the cover boy of innumerable teen magazines and has appeared in several television commercials representing big brand names such as Coke and Adidas, all of which capitalized on Atkins' youth and appearance. He appeared on the cover of the September 1982 Playgirl magazine, and posed nude for a pictorial. He posed nude for the magazine again in December of the same year, but was not fully exposed in either issue.
In the 1990s and 2000s, he drifted into made-for-network and cable movies, such as Fatal Charms, Project Shadowchaser III and Angel Flight Dawn. Recent projects include Caved In, Spiritual Warriors, 13th Child, The Employee of the Month, Tequila Express, Quigley and True Legends of the West. Comic roles include Mortuary Academy (1988), Shoot (1992) and he even reunited with Brooke Shields on her show Suddenly Susan as a fellow journalist who is uninterested in her.[4]
In 2007, he starred in the direct-to-DVD sci-fi movie 100 Million BC. In 2009, he appeared on VH1's Confessions of a Teen Idol, a reality show in which former teen idols attempt to revitalize their entertainment careers.[5]
Atkins' famous curly hair was the result of perms; it is naturally very straight, and has darkened from blonde to brown over time.
He married Lynne Barron, from Sydney, Australia, in 1985; the couple had two children, Grant (b. December 10, 1985) and Brittney (b. May 1, 1987), and eventually divorced. His daughter Brittney Bomann has appeared in five films. His son Grant Bomann played college baseball for UNC Charlotte from 2008 to 2009.
He owns an outdoor sports company and has patented a fishing lure.
Atkins was nominated for a Golden Globe Awards for New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture – Male for The Blue Lagoon as well as Best Young Actor for the Young Artist Awards.
He is ranked Number 76 on VH1's 100 Greatest Teen Stars.
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A man is lucky to be alive after a collision on the highway causes his jeep to flip over.
Brownsville police responded to the wreck near Ruben Torres on Monday afternoon. Apparently a car hit a Jeep flipping it over on to the frontage road. The driver survived because he was wearing his seat belt and did not suffer any major injuries. Police made no arrests and emergency crews did not have to take anyone to the hospital.


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Karachi: Apr 30, 2014
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may again look into the life ban imposed on former captain Saleem Malik in the next few days, PCB chief Najam Sethi said.
Sethi said that he would meet Malik in the next few days as the former captain has claimed his ban has been lifted by a court order.
"He sent us some court documents which he says the lower court removed his ban in 2008. Our legal team is studying them. I have told him we are ready to review his case if the situation has changed," Sethi said.
Malik's ban was highlighted recently when he first launched a welfare/benevolent fund for former players/umpires and officials and then tried to hold a benefit match at Gaddafi stadium in Lahore for former Test pacer Ehtshamuddin.
The board, after initially giving permission for the match which was to feature some top players, withdrew it at the last moment.
Sethi conceded he had initially signed a letter permitting the match to be organised.
"I sign a lot of papers everyday and I signed this one as well but later on when I was told about the ban on Malik the situation changed. Unfortunately, Malik's name is on the letterhead of the welfare association and even on the match invitation card.
"We would have allowed the match without Malik's participation in it but it was too late," Sethi explained.
Malik, 51, played 103 Tests and 283 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and he was banned for life in 2000 after a 18-month long judicial inquiry headed by judge Malik Qayyum into match fixing allegations against Pakistani players.
The commission found Malik guilty of match fixing and recommended life ban but he kept on proclaiming his innocence and after a seven year battle in courts, he said in 2008 that the sessions courts accepted his appeal against the ban on the orders of the Supreme Court.
"I have just wanted that the Board listen to me and read the court orders. I am no longer banned and I want this stigma removed from my name even though the damage has been done to my life and family," Malik told PTI.
Sethi said he had asked for opinion of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on the issue.
"We are willing to review his case as he has served Pakistan cricket but so far we have obeyed recommendations of the Qayyum commission," he said.
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5 The best series in townAzeryk | 23/05/2007 | See all Azeryk's reviews (56)Top 100 Games Reviewer The Command and Conquer series is one of the most popular gaming series ever and this boxset has everything which made it popular. Although the graphics might be dated, especially on the first few, the gameplay is still excellent making them great to play today.You get six full games and and six expansion packs so this boxset will keep you going for ages, and if you need a break from the RTS genre; you get Renegade, a first-person shooter based on the C&C games.With the boxset at it's current price it's well worth every penny.
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4 Buy Itgrimmy00 | 10/02/2009 | See all grimmy00's reviews (19)Why bother looking at the other command and conquers ,jus buy this one!. you wont find a better collection and no better way to waste you time. with the price under twenty quid its a must have. One frustrating flaw in the first C&C game on the 7th mission on the GDI campaign it inadvertly crashes, in searching the web there are no patches and is quite a common complaint, a lot of ppl r understandbly frustrated at this. Even with that being the case not being able to complete one campaign on the first C&C should not deter you form purchasing this fine collection.
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Hollywood 1927. George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a silent movie superstar. The advent of the talkies will sound the death knell for his career and see him fall into oblivion.
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Fresh: "The Artist" is such an engaging, delightful film that, if you like movies, you will walk out of the theater with a smile. You just will; it's that inspired.
- Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic, Thursday, December 22, 2011
Fresh: The Artist is charming as all get-out, a delightful little movie about the movies.
- Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News, Thursday, December 22, 2011
Fresh: It's a rocket to the moon fueled by unadulterated joy and pure imagination.
- Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Thursday, December 22, 2011
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Enchanting and beautiful film about success, jealousy, technology, the movie industry and (of course) love; the scene in which Peppy (Berenice Bejo) manipulates one arm of George's (Jean Valentin) suit on the hanger is one for the ages. A film that gets at what it is about movies that so affects us, and one with compelling relationships between characters and a hero who's always on the knife-edge of success vs. failure. A fun throwback, too - even if Singin' in the Rain kind of did this first, it's a brilliant contemporary approach.
- danperry17, Sunday, December 16, 2012
It's straightforward, predictable, and not entirely deserving of its Academy commendation, but 'The Artist' is ultimately a delightful piece of escapism. It's a well-made and audacious homage to the first stars of Hollywood. It's a joy to watch, I became aware that I had a smile on my face throughout the first twenty minutes, which was thanks to a combination of the jovial soundtrack, 'Uggie' the talented Jack Russell, and also I think Dujardin's rather infectious smile. However, it's slightly darker than you may have imagined. The film concerns George Valentin (Jean Dujardin), a silent-movie star whose wellbeing is jeopardised upon the advent of the 'talkies'. So, as you can imagine, the film is as much a drama as it is a romantic comedy, if not more. It really is remarkable what the cast have achieved with this film. I'm sure many people would have their reservations about this silent film, but I'm certain they'd be engrossed from the start, completely indifferent that it's missing a fundamental dimension. Of course, silent films aren't completely silent, they're scored, and 'The Artist' has a delightfully expressive soundtrack. Its energetic, upbeat tracks are my favourite; they have your torso gently swaying and your head bobbing jovially. It's ultimately a very nice little film with good performances from everyone, particularly from Dujardin. Though he is great in it, I feel his Oscar wasn't fairly earned; his job was very different to the other contenders that year. However, if there was an Oscar for 'Best Smile', he would've won without a doubt.
- Callahan441, Monday, October 22, 2012
3 3/4's..DO NOT WATCH THIS if you are sleepy. Personally, I had to take a nap halfway through, so this one is a tough one for me to rate. BUT, I do applaud the originality (applied to todays films). I do appreciate the quality. I did think that it was very nice. I love old movies (not necessarily silent films), so that part was easy for me. I really wish that I could rate it more, but I found myself bored a lot of the time.........AND it makes me laugh that they sell the soundtrack to this. Music to nap by?..lol
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PURPOSE: Expression of the K3-K12 keratin pair characterizes the corneal epithelial differentiation. To elucidate the role of keratin 12 in the maintenance of corneal epithelium integrity, the authors bred mice deficient in keratin 12 by gene-targeting techniques. METHODS: One allele of murine Krt1.12 gene was ablated in the embryonic stem cell line, E14.1, by homologous recombination with a DNA construct in which the DNA element between intron 2 and exon 8 of the keratin 12 gene was replaced by a neo-gene. The homologous recombinant embryonic stem cells were injected to mouse blastocysts, and germ lines of chimeras were obtained. The corneas of heterozygous and homozygous mice were characterized by clinical observations using stereomicroscopy, histology with light and electron microscopy, Western immunoblot analysis, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, and Northern hybridization. RESULTS: The heterozygous mice (+/-) one allele of the Krt1.12 gene appear normal and do not develop any clinical manifestations (e.g., corneal epithelial defects). Homozygous mice (-/-) develop normally and suffer mild corneal epithelial erosion. Their corneal epithelia are fragile and can be removed by gentle rubbing of the eyes or brushing with a Microsponge. The corneal epithelium of the homozygote (-/-) does not express keratin 12 as judged by immunohistochemistry, Western immunoblot analysis with epitope-specific anti-keratin 12 antibodies, Northern hybridization with 32P-labeled keratin 12 cDNA, and in situ hybridization with an anti-sense keratin 12 riboprobe. Light and electron microscopy revealed subtle abnormalities in the corneal epithelia of -/- mice (i.e., a decrease in number of cell layers) and cytolysis of superficial cells, but the number of hemidesmosomes and desmosomes are normal in basal and suprabasal cells. The number of keratin intermediate filaments in basal and suprabasal corneal epithelial cells in -/- mice decreases, and they appear as dense bundles. This morphology is similar to that of keratin intermediate filaments in epidermal epithelial, cells but differs from that of normal corneal epithelial cells in which the keratins form fine filamentous networks. The superficial epithelial cells are devoid of keratin intermediate filaments and often detach from the corneal surface of -/- mice. CONCLUSIONS: The presence of cornea-specific K3-K12 keratin pairs is essential for the maintenance of corneal epithelium integrity.
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I loved Sherlock from the opening, where we're introduced to Dr. John Watson (Martin Freeman, Arthur Dent in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and the very nice porn stand-in in Love Actually). Dr. Watson is still an Army medic, but that means a very different thing to the viewer when the war was in today's Afghanistan instead of that of 1880. He's living in a tiny flat, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, with a leg wounded in action, and blogging instead of writing stories in his journal.
This approach is fresh, moving the classic detective and his supporting cast to today's London. Detective Inspector Lestrade (Rupert Graves), for example, instead of being a bumbler, is a working detective stumped by the unusual, and he has his own methods of persuasion. Mrs. Hudson (Una Stubbs) is a nice older woman who worries about Sherlock and keeps muttering "I'm not your housekeeper, love, I'm your landlady."
This modern revamp was created by Steven Moffat (who created and wrote Coupling and is the current producer of Doctor Who) and Mark Gatiss (Doctor Who writer; he also plays Mycroft here).
Sherlock Holmes (played by an actor with the glorious name of Benedict Cumberbatch) is as prickly as ever, almost inhuman in his interactions and observations, but up-to-date on today's technology, texting and hanging out in mortuary labs and running a website. He's gangly and effete-looking, almost alien-ish with light almond eyes (if I'm noticing right, one blue, one green) and impressive cheekbones, very eye-catching. His emotional extremes are wonderful to watch, and more energetic and understandable than the remoteness of some previous portrayals.
The current-day twists are amusing, as when Watson stumps Holmes on a key item after the consulting detective reveals a stunning chain of logic or Mrs. Hudson wonders if they're a couple, without judgment, or Mycroft plays phone games. One particular clue from the first episode turns on the same premise as in the original story, but where over a century ago, it was based around a latchkey, today it's a cell phone charger. It's also refreshing to see a Watson worthy of being Sherlock's friend, capable in his own way.
Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) and John Watson (Martin Freeman)
This set only contains three "episodes", which I'm quoting because they're more like mini-movies, an hour and a half each. "A Study in Pink" tracks a string of serial suicides through a mysterious poison. Warning: don't search for information on the show before you see it, because everyone seems to think it's just fine to reveal the mystery solution, presumably because it's based on an old book. It felt like something new to me, though.
Sherlock's observations are noted for us by text floating through the image, as are the various cellphone messages. It's a bit showy, but a lot less so than the flashy techniques used in the recent movie. The performances are excellent, especially Freeman in the less attention-getting part, as is the production. It's frightening, suspenseful, full of adventure, and with welcome touches of humor. "I'm in shock! Look, I've got a blanket!" says Sherlock, trying to distract Lestrade from something he's said he doesn't want noticed.
In "The Blind Banker", a missing museum worker, a robbery marked with striking yellow graffiti, and a dead financial trader's apparent suicide are connected to a mystery full of codes and Chinese artifacts. The banking world makes for an excellent update, as these are just the kind of people Holmes would have worked for in his day but still seem very of the moment. I liked best the bits about Watson trying to have a date.
"The Great Game" starts with Sherlock listening to an accused murderer, more interested in teaching him proper English than helping him escape the punishment he deserves. He's bored, until the flat is blown up, but that still won't convince him to help his brother in the case of the death of a civil servant. Instead, he's occupied with a mad bomber who's setting Holmes puzzles, with victims as bait.
Special features for the Sherlock set are commentaries for episodes one (the producers) and three (the actors); the unaired pilot (a 60-minute version of "A Study in Pink"); and a half-hour making-of documentary, "Unlocking Sherlock". All features are listed as appearing on the DVD version as well, for those who haven't yet upgraded formats to Blu-ray.
I wanted to rewatch the episodes immediately after viewing, always a high recommendation, and to reread the original stories as well. The next season of three episodes is due next fall. I can't wait! Highly recommended as enjoyable, well-made television. It's brilliant! (The studio provided a review copy.)
Wow thanks, as I had never even heard of this. Sounds very intriguing, I'm a big Holmes fan, so I'll have to look for this.
It is superb television, honestly some of the best I've seen in years (and considering how much I loved season 2 of Fringe, that's saying something). The only maddening thing is having to wait until next fall for three more episodes. The British are deeply cruel.
Although this series was created by the BBC, you don't mention PBS is running them as a part of Masterpiece Mystery! this season.
I like that both Holmes and Watson read much younger in their personalities, more prone to quibbling in their irritation than their overly polite Victorian predecessors. They both display a social roughness which seems to make them more accessible, despite retaining much of their original quirkiness. I also like that sexuality is openly discussed, and yet Sherlock remains aloof and ambiguous.
I agree this is a fun and admirable adaptation. It gives you something to look forward to next year.
If you haven't seen it, there is still time to watch some of the episodes on line:
I saw a chunk of what I think was the second episode last week at 4:00 AM (don't ask what I was doing up at that time) and was really impressed. I liked the characterization of Holmes as an Aspergers-like social recluse, and of Watson as more than just a hanger-on and stenographer.
The show's already avaiable on Netflix for those who missed the broadcast. I'll be watching the rest once the disks get to me.
Thanks for sharing the PBS information and link! I'm not very up on their schedules. But yes, I agree that it's very cruel to put out just a little great TV and then make us wait for more.
Incredible!! I just watched the first ep (thanks for the link!) and if it wasn't near midnight I'd watch the next two.:) Fun, intelligent and just well cool!
Loved it and looking forward to more. I was skeptical about Freeman in a serious role but he nailed it; can't wait to see him as Bilbo Baggins.
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Aquatic Dance Festival Reveals the Wonders of Mystic Aquarium |
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra (NHSO), Elm City Dance Collective (ECDC) and Mystic Aquarium have partnered to bring a cutting edge contemporary dance piece depicting the amazing aquatic life on land and in the sea. Join us for this wonderful Aquatic Dance Festival on May 14 and 15 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Mystic Aquarium.
Each festival day begins with the NHSO Instrument Discovery Zone, offering children the opportunity to try a variety of musical instruments. The morning continues with Brien Engel presenting an hour-long glass harp performance where he uses glasses of varying sizes and volumes of water to produce different pitches when played with moistened fingers.
At 1:30 p.m., the Elm City Dance Collective, accompanied by NHSO musicians, will artistically personify the amazing aquatic life at Mystic Aquarium in a world premiere performance. The dancers will creatively dive, float and swim their way through this one-hour piece featuring the music of Antonio Vivaldi, J.S. Bach, Jeremy Cohen and Philip Glass.
Following the performance, families will get a chance to meet the dancers in an interactive dance and movement workshop. All activities will take place in a tent located in front of the aquarium.
This innovative year-long project also includes a multi-dimensional education program and performances presented in schools across the State of Connecticut.
Under the artistic leadership of its Music Director William Boughton and Associate Conductor Gerald Steichen, the 70-member New Haven Symphony Orchestra annually performs a symphony concert series, a pops series and a family series, as well as more than 120 education programs that reach over 30,000 children across Connecticut. Founded in 1894, the NHSO is the fourth oldest symphony orchestra in the nation. Mystic Aquarium is a division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, and is counted among the nation's leading aquariums with more than 300 species and an extensive collection of marine mammals, including New England's only beluga whales. Mystic Aquarium has been a pioneer in offering guests a variety of up close encounters with a wide range of marine animals. The mission of Sea Research is to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through education, research and exploration. Elm City Dance Collective is a New Haven based organization that values an experiential and collaborative approach to dance creation, education and performance. ECDC works to challenge ideas about movement and reinvent the performance experience. ECDC began in 2008 as a conversation between four dance artists in the New Haven area. Kellie Ann Lynch, Lindsey Bauer, Jennifer Brubacher and Emilia VandenBroek envisioned an organization that would offer choreographic and performance opportunities for dance artists as well as classes and workshops. In addition, the founders discussed a shared commitment to building community and connection through art. More information on the creation of this exciting collaboration can be found at NHSO's website, and on ECDC's blog. Admission to the Aquatic Dance Festival is FREE when you purchase general admission tickets to Mystic Aquarium. This program has been made possible through the support of the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism, Mystic Aquarium, Mohegan Sun, The United Illuminating Company. |
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UK Release Date:
2012-03-09 |
Electronic Arts has released a fresh batch of Mass Effect 3 screenshots for your consumption, this time focusing on the forthcoming Rebellion Pack DLC.
Check out a teaser shot below and then head over to our ME3 gallery to have a gander at the full set. The Rebellion DLC pack will be released on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live next week, and adds a heap of new multiplayer goodies including fresh character sand weapons.


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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Two people are behind bars after state troopers stopped them near Klamath Falls.
Troopers pulled over a car for traffic violations but ended up finding three hundred thousand dollars' worth of methamphetamine. It happened on Highway 97 near milepost 273 on Saturday afternoon.
The driver was from Washington and her passenger was from California. Police discovered twenty two pounds of meth.
Both were arrested and are now in the Klamath County Jail on possession and delivery of meth and conspiracy charges, just to name a few.


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The first snow came to Minsk, Belarus. But as it often happens it became a surprise for many drivers. Though they kept driving anyway. In this video you can see what happens when you try to save on winter tires.
First snow is wonderful, anyway!
If you want to go off-road you´d better get some off-road tires
This is what happens when you give cars to drunken peasants.
what kind of image/camera stabilization did they use? its seems like the cam' levitating (i saw it earlier but i cannot figure it out since then)


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Jim, Joan, Margaret and Andrea drove up from the bay area last Friday, to help us, again. What a treat to have had them here! Andrea's work you can see to the right…. piles of firewood in camp, ready to be burned this summer. It all came from the surrounding camp area, downed by a fierce wind this past November. We've worked for weeks, hauling branches, piling, chipping, cutting, burning and mulching…. but we have just a few more touch-ups, and the grounds will be pristine! Oh, there's still poison oak…. but we're hoping to get the llamas up there this spring. Perhaps THEY will do a number on that dreaded scourge of western forests……
Sign painting was on the agenda, as well. 30 signs in all. Casey primed and painted the bases…. Zarya and I collected all the colors from our paint shed (and then took the rest to Kelly-Moore for recycling)… the illustrative work was done by those pictured, Margaret, Andrea and Joan. We had hoped to get them up on Sunday, but the Varathane played tricks on us. They'll be up by June, though.
Malanyon rented a BIG CHIPPER, and spent two days shoving Douglas Fir branches down its shoot…. creating enough mulch for Delilah, the cow's stall, my Rose Garden, and even some for the beds in front of the dining room. He'd love to spend at least a week or two each year chopping and grinding the unlimited manzanita, bay… and fir. Always a need for chips!
Sunday, we hiked the Garcey Creek Loop, rakes in hand all the way round! Beautiful day! The night before, we walked the same trail, taking in Cattail Lake, Sunrise Meadow and Hunting Camp, calling for Spotted Owls. Heard no owls, of any kind, but did hear lots of frogs at Winter Lake, and occasional mewing from either Ginger or Maryann…. one of the orange kitties that joined us for the two hour adventure.
Just a bit of fungus along the way:
Our last "Work Weekend" of this season will be May 16-18. If all goes well, we'll be focusing on widening the trail from camp to the lake (and perhaps putting up some new trail signs!)


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This is a discussion on TRP rework....lots of pics! within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; ...
Thumb safety was poorly contoured.
The plunger tube was not tight against the frame.
Ejector was not pinned.
Internally I found that the lube had congealed to a sticky gunk.
Feed ramp was shallow.
No vertical impact surface relief cut.
Breechface allowed empty cases to be pushed upwards far enough to miss the ejector.
I enlarged the ejector channel and fabricated a much larger ejector to guarantee ejection.
Sear face was rough and only contacting one hammer hook.
Lower corner of extractor hook was over radiused.
The S&A magwell protruded quite a bit from the rear of the frame.
I machined off the original checkering making it flush,
and then recheckered it.
Some very nice gun porn you have there, sir!
"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." ~ P. J. O'Rourke
I am speechless! That is just gorgeous! Thanks for the photos.
"He went on two legs, wore clothes and was a human being, but nevertheless he was in reality a wolf of the Steppes. He had learned a good deal . . . and was a fairly clever fellow. What he had not learned, however, was this: to find contentment in himself and his own life. The cause of this apparently was that at the bottom of his heart he knew all the time (or thought he knew) that he was in reality not a man, but a wolf of the Steppes."
Great work.
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Very beautiful. Nice work!
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nice stuff
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Fantastic! That puppy sure did need a lot of work. Amazing checkering jig that you have there.
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Beautiful work. Looks like a total rebuild. The TRP is a $1,500 pistol. How did it leave Springfield as such a total out of spec lemon?
Too pretty to shoot. 2 Thumbs up!
Wow is all I can say.
Have Fun and Shoot Straight !!
As usual, great work.
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I enjoy watching an artist at his profession. How did SA let that one out the door? How common are issues like these out in the wild?


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Far Cry 3: Paradise of Insanity Is it true?
Far Cry 3: Paradise of Insanity Is it true?
First person shooter Far Cry 3 is the long awaited sequel finally coming out? Developer Ubisoft Montreal assures fans that this time they mean it. The Far Cry games are established as some of the best first person shooter games for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC and the long wait is draining on the fanbase. The third installment, Far Cry 3, has been mired in postponements for over a year, citing needed reworks after some heavy testing, specially the uninspiring online aspect. Multiple Ubisoft divisions have been hard at work on the title and judging by the trailers, it is worth the wait. Far Cry 3 certainly makes the list of must have shooter games for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
This first person shooter, slated to be the one of best fps shooters online, set somewhere between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, the paradise depicted in Far Cry 3 is plagued by merciless pirates. After a run in with the bad guys, main protagonist Jason Brody watches his friend be murdered and has no recourse but to make a dangerous escape. Another friend depicted in the trailer video may still be alive and Jason sets out to find her before leaving the hell in which he has awakened. In his way stands antagonist Vaas Montenegro, the clearly unhinged leader of the outlaws. The Insanity Trailer that features Vaas shows a calculating and volatile man who seems to have lost his mind long ago. Recent trailers reveal that in this top first person shooter game, even mad Vaas supposedly pales in comparison to his boss, Hoyt Volker.
Insanity is a constant theme in the story of Far Cry 3. The island seems to cause its inhabitants' minds to slowly deteriorate into madness. Jason is not immune to this effect and it will be interesting to see his progression from the everyday guy he seems to be to the cold, ruthless killer he will have to become. To fight his way out he will need some serious firepower. There are many ways to get guns in the game but the sellers are all strictly cash. Jason will have to make some money running side missions, errands and even hunting in the lush jungles of this open world. This will also net him experience points to level up his skills. Not that it is all about guns, stealth kills are an important mechanic in carefully treading enemy territory. Exploration is a major part of the game and the beautifully rendered landscapes are inviting but fraught with violent inhabitants and ferocious wild life. There will be a fast travel system as in previous entries, but players can also command vehicles to traverse the island. The map editor seen in FC 2 will return but with some added depth, according to the developer.
Ubisoft Massive is handling the far Cry 3 multiplayer mode and hoping to make it competitive with popular games like Call of Duty and Battlefield. Teamplay is emphasized greatly and players will gain support points, which allows purchases of perks, for helping each other. Domination mode has teams going for control of three points on the map. Teams may call out whether they are attacking or defending each point. Everyone can heal everyone. Each class in Far Cry 3 has one unique skill to use in combat called a Batlle Cry. Battle Cries can be used for team healing and increasing reload speeds. Upon winning Domination, the top scoring winning player decides what to do with the top player of the losing team. The option to Punish shows a merciless beating while Pardon lets the opponent go free. A mobile app will be released to both advertise the game and reward players online for getting friends to try the demo for the game. Players who choose to pre-order the game through Gamestop, will receive four additional missions as well as "two extra way to mess with (their) friends" in online play. Despite the delays, fans are excited for Far Cry 3. Ubisoft is carrying the best features from the previous entry into the new installment and working out problems that plagued the second entry.
Far Cry has a strong following, one willing to continue to give the series a fair shot at staying on their list of games to play making Far Cry 3 a top contender in the shooter genre. Releasing the game after some of the best shooter games for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC like Halo 4 and Call of Duty are out is a risky bet. They are betting Far Cry 3 will best the rest of the top first person shooters. One can only assume Ubisoft absolutely needed the time enough to scrap the September 4th release, which would have put them just that much ahead. If all goes well for Ubisoft, Far Cry 3 will release on December 4th and there will be enough hype to drive this paradise of insanity to the top of the first person shooter pile where it belongs.


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Serves: 4
Total Time: 1 hr
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 45 min
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- 4 whole(s) chicken legs (drumsticks and thighs)
- 1 tablespoon(s) curry powder
- 2 pound(s) carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths, halved lengthwise if thick
- 1 cup(s) brown or white basmati rice
- 2 limes, zest slivered and juice squeezed
- 2 tablespoon(s) oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cube(s) ginger 1 inch
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Pour the oil. Put the ginger & gralic. Place chicken in the center of a large rimmed baking sheet; season with curry powder, salt, and pepper. Scatter carrots around chicken. Roast, occasionally brushing chicken and tossing carrots with pan drippings, until chicken is cooked through, 35 to 45 minutes. (You can make small cuts on the chicken legs to get the flavour of the ingredients to infuse in it) ,
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan with a lid, bring 2 cups water to a boil; season with salt and pepper. Add rice; return to a boil. Stir, and reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and scatter lime zest over rice. Cover pan, and let steam 5 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a plate. Sprinkle lime juice over carrots (still on hot baking sheet); toss, scraping up and incorporating any browned bits. Fluff rice gently with a fork; serve with chicken and carrots.
- If u still want the the chicken to be filled with more flavour & and cooked tender then, marinate it with the oil and curry powder, salt, pepper, ginger & garlic along with carrots for 1 hour. And then do the the cooking as per instructions.
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With his new recording, The Feral Crow, Scott Ainslie expands on his previous works: Jealous of the Moon (1995); Terraplane (1998); and You Better Lie Down (2002). Though not a Blues record, The Feral Crow bears all the emotional elements of the Blues–love and loss, compassion and injustice–stunning songs from the voices that are generally lost in the clamor.In a recent interview Ainslie says,"I'm not changing direction; I'm adding territory. With my extensive work on Robert Johnson and my recent performing and recording history, I am known as a Blues scholar and musician. Before that I was known as an old-time fiddler and banjo player; and before that, a folk musician. For me, the same beauty and themes resonate through all this music. These new songs weave those threads together in a more personal way. They are songs of my life: what I've seen and how I see it."
"The Feral Crow" is, most of all, a creative achievement that aspires to the highest ideals. It's the work of a mature artist whose life experience and musical experience are brought to bear with impressive integrity." -- Jon Potter, December 2004 (read full review)
"Irrespective of Scott Ainslie's reputation in the blues, his new CD The Feral Crow shows that he can also be counted upon as another worthy example of how the current period has become the golden age of singer-songwriters, with new music rivalling anything from the Sixties or Seventies."-- George Graham, December 2004 (read full review)
"Scott Ainslie says with power and precision what so many of us are thinking:
It's time for a change."-- Si Kahn, August 2004
Recorded at NRS Studio in the spring of 2004. Here's what the producer had to say:
"Highly regarded blues artist, Scott Ainslie, embarked on a new and challenging direction for his latest disc, "The Feral Crow". A collection of his original songs with a gritty political edge. Scott Petito produced and played bass, mandolin and assorted other instruments. Drummer, Jerry Marotta (Peter Gabriel, Paul McCartney) supplied inventive and powerful percussion. Former Suzanne Vega guitarist, Marc Shulman, created evocative and edgy guitar parts. Peter Vitalone added some biting Hammond B3 as well as delicate piano offerings. Vocalist, Leslie Ritter added supportive and smokey backing vocals."
NRS Recording Studio and SP Productions are located in a country setting in Catskill, just minutes from Woodstock, NY. With state-of-the-art digital and analog recording options and a flair for recording and producing acoustic music, Petito has "been quietly amassing an awesome body of fine work, practically creating his own sub-genre of intelligent, adult music," according to the Woodstock Times.
(See below for more on the outstanding musicians on this CD.)
Leslie Ritter has been performing and recording as a singer since 1984. she spent 12 years as half of the duo "Amy and Leslie" and as a session singer has recorded with many wonderful musicians includig james Taylor, Dr. John and Rick Danko. Leslie has been working in partnership with Scott Petito since 1995. They have recorded two CDs together, "In the silence" and "circles in Sand," and are in the studio producing their next release. Leslie also sings with PRANA an overtone singing choir comprised of professional singers. 'Prana' is a Sanskrit word meaning 'breath,' 'vital energy' 'life force,' and was formed by composer and singer Baird Hersey in 2000.
Scott Petito studied composition and arranging at Berklee College of Music and is an award-winning composer, producer and engineer. His productions have charteed in Billboard Magazine and received Gold Record onors and earned numberous Grammy nominations. His musicality is not limited by style or genre. He has produced sessions or performed with John Scofield, Bonnie Raitt, members of The Band, Pete Seeger, Cindy Cashdollar, The Fugs, Doc Watson, Allen Ginsburg, Rory Block, Scott Moore, Keith Richards, James Taylor, John Sebastian, Taj Mahal, and Vassar Clements in a career distinguished by levels of imagination, taste, and skill rearely found in any one musician. Scott has also scored as composer or producer many award-winning documentaries and programs for the BBC and HBO, The Discovery Channel, Disney, CBS Television, PBS, NPR and DiscoveryTimes.
Drummer Jerry Marotta has recorded and toured with Peter Gabriel, The Indigo Girls, Hall and Oates, Tears For Fears, Elvis Costello, Paul McCartney, 10,000 Maniacs, Suzanne Vega and Joan Armatrading to name only a few. Through his extensive touring experience and performances on hundreds of albums, Jerry has worked with many of the greatest producers in the world. He now carries his experiences to studio sessions as a performer and producer combined.
Music is most broadly defined as sound organized in time. When Jerry's there, time, from minute shavings of beats to the grand scheme of the piece becomes a compelling force--not just an organizational framework. His ability to listen and his quest to reinvent the drums every time he sits down in the studio sets him apart. There is something in the way he hits a drum that loads it with emotion. More than just volume, there is a spirit in his drumming that shapes the music.
Guitarist Marc Shulman toured and recorded with Suzanne Vega for seven years and has played with Shawn Colvin, Cliff Eberhardt, Martha Reeves, Junior Wells, Billy Very and Jewel. He has recorded with The Bee Gees, Will Ackerman, Lucy Kaplansky, Patty Larkin, and Derrik Jordan, among many others. Marc was a member of the house band on Richard Belzer's Lifetime Cable show, "Hot Properties" where he performed with B. B. King, Charlie Pride, Bo Diddley and Rodney Crowell. Marc has played on the film soundtracks of Philadelphia, Pokemon and Wendigo .
Marc's musical abilities are stunning and deliver an emotionally rich sound, and more, he plays the lyrics of the song, not the chart. His ability to listen to the drama in the work and then amplify it either with delicacy or channeled rage is a heart-stopping thing to witness and to enjoy.
Here's how Marc described his style of playing in a recent interview with jazz writer Cheryl Hughey:
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NY men with HIV infected with meningitidis
PUBLISHED: 29 May 2013 00:31:31 | UPDATED: 31 May 2013 00:45:53PUBLISHED: 29 May 2013 PRINT EDITION: 29 May 2013The Centre for Disease Control in the US says that 22 men in New York were infected with the neisseria meningitidis serogroup C, one was infected with serogroup W and another with serogroup Y.
Twelve had HIV and at least nine had met sexual partners online or using a smartphone application.
There have been seven deaths.
The CDC's literature does not identify HIV as a definite risk factor.
The Los Angeles Department of Public Health says that in December 2012, two cases were confirmed in gay or bisexual men.
In January 2013, there was a third and, in April, a fourth.
All four had serogroup C, and two have died.
Investigators found no link between the NY and LA cases because the men attended no common bars, parties or medical facilities and were geographically separated.
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FACT No. 1: the Eagles' offensive line is a mess.
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REACTION: Don't you have to wonder if Andy Reid is making the same mistake Buddy Ryan made with Randall Cunningham -- simply hand him the ball and expect the quarterback to pull the rabbit out of the hat every other down.
Buddy, a defensive genius, thought you could put milk cartons out there for an OL and Randall would get it done. Surely Andy Reid, a former lineman himself, knows better than that.
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There is no doubt that stem cell therapy holds the promise of possible cures for many diseases that continue to plague the world today – diseases which conventional approaches have failed to cure. However, though this promise might be bright, the progress of stem cell technology is hindered by questions regarding the ethics of creating and destroying human embryos. It is interesting to see what these controversies are and what they center on.
The Human Embryonic Stem Cell (HESC)
Today human embryonic stem cells (HESCs) are harvested not from a woman's body but from a laboratory or in vitro. First, an unfertilized egg is obtained and its nucleus is removed. This is called the host in this procedure. Then an adult cell is taken from the patient or the individual whose needs are to be served. The nucleus from that cell is removed and fused into the host. When this fusion happens, the cell undergoes cell division and grows to form a blastocyst, sometimes referred to as pre-embryo.
When this blastocyst is about four days, it will posses 200 to 250 cells, most of which form the outer covering called the trophoblast but its inner cell mass of about 30 cells will contain HESCs. These pluripotent cells are harvested and grown in the laboratory.
The Ethical Questions
A first group of ethical question for conservative persons in this whole procedure would be: Is it morally right to create human life outside of conventional male-female relations? This question has been asked by conservative churches that do not approve of in-vitro fertilization at all even as an option for infertile couples. Alongside this would be the question of how morally right is it to create embryos for a procedure that would surely terminate them? These questions of course point to the perspective that all embryos are children, not just masses of live tissue.
The second and even more crucial ethical question in this particular case revolves around the conviction that removing the HESCs from the blastocyst in effect kills something which is alive and which has the capacity to be a full grown human being. This brings to fore the basic question of when life begins – a question that has a plurality of answers depending on the philosophy of the parties responding.
Most people who object to HESC harvesting would aver that as soon as there is fertilization, human life exists. This line of thinking vests upon the blastocyst the moral status of a human being. Skeptics will however counter that this premise that the blastocyst is a complete person will not hold water because until 14th day after fertilization, the blastocyst can divide into twins or triplets. When then would the twin claim its moral status as a person because it was not present on the 5th day or 6th day after fertilization?
Others would reject the idea that a zygote is a human being. Their objection would be based on the scientific observation that until a certain number of has been reached, the cells do not act as a coordinated whole; nor do they function as a unit. Therefore, the zygote cannot be given the moral status of a person. Some would then say that the human person only begins to exist when the cells begin to differentiate.
Legally, there are varying opinions about when the human personhood begins. Some opinions and legislation will say at 20 weeks, the fetus is viable so that fetus can be referred to as a person. Others will say that when there is brain activity that is the time the fetus becomes a person. Still others would say on the 14th day to the 21st day, when segmentation takes place; the cells differentiate; twins are formed – this is when personhood is attained.
There is no doubt that the ethical debates and controversies will persist for a long, long time. The ethical and philosophical questions that surround embryonic stem cells are serious questions which cannot be dismissed but they are also questions that people must face and answer as individuals. In the meantime, stem cell research will surely be sustained – regardless of all the controversies – because of very real and urgent needs in the medical field.


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Article brought to you by: Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)Atheist Dawkins unjustly abuses all the world's Catholics with this comment
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December 28th, 2012 Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) According to the infamous atheist, Richard Dawkins, growing up Catholic is a form of child abuse worse than sexual abuse. Go ahead and reread that, and let it sit for awhile. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Dawkins made his outrageous claim in an interview on Al Jazeera. His interviewer, Mehdi Hasan asked him to clarify previous comments he has made that religion equates to child abuse. Dawkins explained, "Horrible as sexual abuse no doubt was, the damage was arguably less than the long-term psychological damage inflicted by bringing the child up Catholic in the first place."Hasan followed up, "You believe that being bought up as a Catholic is worse than being abused by a priest?" Dawkins answered, "There are shades of being abused by a priest, and I quoted an example of a woman in America who wrote to me saying that when she was seven years old she was sexually abused by a priest in his car. At the same time a friend of hers, also seven, who was of a Protestant family, died, and she was told that because her friend was Protestant she had gone to Hell and will be roasting in Hell forever. She told me of those two abuses, she got over the physical abuse; it was yucky but she got over it. But the mental abuse of being told about Hell, she took years to get over." Astoundingly, based on this single comment from a rightfully angry, tragically abused woman, Dawkins has concluded that being raised Catholic is worse than being sexually abused. His colleagues as well as several British politicians and personalities have distanced themselves from Dawkins, repudiating his comments. The greatest condemnation appears to be coming from victims of sexual abuse. Recovery from sexual abuse can last a lifetime, and some people never manage to cope with the trauma. Meanwhile, the vast majority of people who are raised Catholic enjoy happy and fulfilling lives, and are not abused in any way. While there is no question that Hell is a place of eternal punishment, it is a place of choice, where individuals choose to go by their actions. Specifically, by rejecting God and practicing mortal sin without repentance. The Catholic Church offers salvation and a path to eternal life and union with God. How can this be abuse? It isn't. The simple fact is Richard Dawkins is a very angry man who will say anything he can to stand in the limelight. Even if his comments are abusive to the one billion plus Catholics on Earth. Article brought to you by: Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) |


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Stoke have made an enquiry for goalkeeper Jack Butland after he snubbed the chance to join Chelsea, according to reports.
Reports suggest the 19-year-old is not too keen on a move to Stamford Bridge because he wants to play regular first-team football.
And, with Birmingham reportedly looking to offload a number of players to reduce their wage bill, Stoke boss Tony Pulis could lodge a bid for Butland before the end of the transfer window.
Butland was a member of England's Euro 2012 squad last summer and excelled for the Great Britain team at the Olympics.
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I love this shade of pink! I first tried this polish over the weekend. It is opaque in 2 coats. I love the brushes for the long wearing enamels...they're very easy to use. I only kept it on for a couple of days, so I can't really comment on the lasting power. It chipped in a couple places - that was only because I was picking on it. My other nails were fine though.
Would definitely repurchase!
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Pink Promenade Creme is a lovely bright pink. It applies easily and looks opaque in 1 to 2 coats. The thin brush is easy to use and it dries quickly. I'm not sure about wear... I like to either layer with glitter or put another color on top after a day or two.
At less than $1, I say just buy a bottle. You won't regret it. This is a very pretty pink.
Edit: July 2014. I just pulled out this polish to activate the polish on my nails so it would be easier to remove. Well, I put it on and have decided to leave it there for the day. Gorgeous pink, perfect for a hot summer day.
I got this nail polish as a gift, along with plently of girly pinks. This nail polish is a bright, clean, warm (more yellow/orange) pink. The brush is ok, it's little flimsy, and brushes unevenly/ kinda streaky. I used two good even coats, plus top coat. So far I like this color a lot.
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This is such a gorgeous (darker) pink! I love this nail polish and it is very pigmented I only use one coat. I bought this for about .97 cents thinking it wouldn't be great but it is awesome and it lasts a long time without chipping. One of my favorites. I love it I will be trying other colors from this line.
I love this nail color. Pigmented, bright, quick drying, and long wearing. It looks good after one coat, but it looks best after two. It dries quickly and doesn't smudge or bubble. It does NOT need a white base under the nail like some bright colors do. It really is long wearing and I work retail, which is not easy on polish. The only downside is it does require a topcoat to look it's best....it dries a bit dull.
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I waited a bit before trying this one. Needing a break from my blue nails phase, I turned to this. It is a punchy tropical pink creme. Very pretty!
This is a fantastic inexpensive nail polish. In the bottle, this looks like a basic, dark hot pink color. Once applied, this is actually a bright pink that leans slightly coral in brighter lights, and being a huge fan of coral, I love it! It's bright enough to get people's attention, but it's not so bright that it's obnoxious. This shade also looks great on the toes.
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quote:@BFeldmanCBS: Newton after loss: "Cameron Newton needs to play better"..Never a dull moment. Goes 3rd person yet with tone of a mom chastising a child.
quote: I guess you call dealing with the NCAA investigation "getting away with crimes", but his play never dropped at all.
quote: It's obvious you just don't like the guy and you can't make an unbiased comment about him.
quote:I don't know how anyone could have an unbiased opinion of him.
quote:It's not hard for me to have an unbiased opinion of any athlete. There's plenty I don't like, but I can still put that aside when making an observation about someone.
quote:He looked terrible this whole season..
quote:That being said, y'all don't need to defend him ad nauseum. Clearly he's got a lot of growing up to do. He needs to become a leader in deed before he can ever be a leader in action. I think that he was humbled when he arrived at Auburn, coming from a JUCO. Now he has "arrived" in his mind when he hasn't done anything at this level.
quote:Too much fail to comprehend.
quote:here's one example of Cam's immaturity or lack of awareness.. Before the game against the Saints you see Cam running around the field like a retarded kid pretending he's an airplane.
quote:He did come back from a big defecit against Bama, although he didn't force any Bama turnovers, but lets give him all the credit.