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End game: Movie endings should match the film
By Amy Biancolli | January 22, 2013
Photo By David James/HOEPShould Spielberg's "Lincoln" have ended with the passage of the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery or with the president's death?
Stephen Spielberg's endings for "Lincoln" and "Shindler's List" drag on, but the sentimentality of the end of "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" matches the movie perfectly.
SCHINDLER'S LIST - Liam Neeson, stars as Oskar Schindler, in movie Schindler's List. HOUCHRON CAPTION (04/19/2001): Liam Neeson stars as Oskar Schindler, the Nazi party member who saved Jewish prisoners during the Holocaust, in Steven Speilberg's Schindler's List (1993)
Photo By David James, SMPSP"LINCOLN" L 002611R President Abraham Lincoln (Daniel Day-Lewis) looks across a battlefield in the aftermath of a terrible siege in this scene from director Steven Spielberg's drama "Lincoln" from DreamWorks Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox. Ph: David James, SMPSP DreamWorks II Distribution Co., LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Photo By David James/HOEPSteven Spielberg's ending for "Lincoln," starring Sally Field and Daniel Day-Lewis, might have gone on too long.
The sentimentality of the end of "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" matches the movie perfectly.
Having raked in a whopping 12 Academy Award nominations, "Lincoln" looks like the film to beat on Oscar night. It boasts magisterial direction by Steven Spielberg, a powerhouse lead performance by Daniel Day-Lewis and a theatrically cantankerous supporting turn by Tommy Lee Jones.
Still, I've heard some hate being directed at the ending, which - spoiler alert! - includes the president's death. This disgruntled contingent says, and I agree, that the film should have ended with the passage of the 13th Amendment. The abolition of slavery is the focus of all the drama that came before, all the soliloquizing and storytelling and down-and-dirty political maneuvering that formed the hard work of constitutional change; that's the gist of the film, not Lincoln's assassination two and a half months later.
A good ending isn't a thing apart; it should make sense on its own, yes, but also within the context of all the minutes that unspooled ahead of it.
Instead, Spielberg drags things out, making an error he's made before: think of that graveyard framing device in "Saving Private Ryan," or the guilt-freaking Liam Neeson and his gold pen at the close of "Schindler's List." Both endings exhibit a sentimentality that's missing from the movies themselves.
By contrast, sentimentality makes perfect sense in the final scene of Spielberg's "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial," which features one of the most gloriously corny farewells in the history of movies. "I'll be right here," says the wizened alien, touching Elliott's forehead moments before the spaceship's round doors shrink around E.T. in what looks like an old-fashioned "iris wipe" a la Looney Tunes. For all-out schmaltz (with timpani, no less), that can't be beat.
But a great ending needn't be sweet and drawn-out. It can be nasty, brutish and short: Recall those last deadly moments in Hitchcock's "Vertigo," which perfectly suit the psycho-twisted nastiness of the film as a whole. One of the best endings in history is that transgressive whopper in the last shot of "Some Like It Hot," but the movie is transgressive, too - especially for 1959. It makes sense.
The incendiary Oedipal close-out to "White Heat" is over-the-top (in more ways than one), but how better to end a tale about a gangster with an inflamed Mama complex? It makes sense. So does Scarlett O'Hara's sheer, stupid optimism at the conclusion to "Gone With the Wind," considering she's exhibited the same delusional confidence for a solid four hours already.
The difference between a terrific capper and a lousy one isn't easy to parse, because a good ending can be filled with dread ("Invasion of the Body Snatchers," either of them) or glowing with hope ("It's a Wonderful Life"). It can be bloody and specific ("Bonnie and Clyde") or poetic and ambiguous ("No Country for Old Men"), reflecting the film itself - and once more, that's the key. A good ending fits. "Silver Linings Playbook," which scored eight Oscar nods, has rankled some by wrapping up its thorny emotional complexities with a too-cute-by-half denouement. In their view, it doesn't fit.
And anyway, one viewer's great ending is another viewer's stinker (again, "No Country for Old Men"). Some cinemaphiles love that mess in the bowling alley that concludes "There Will Be Blood"; I can't stand it. I also can't stand the ending of "Fight Club," both the Tyler Durden revelation and that brain-dead final scene with Edward Norton, Helena Bonham Carter and all those prettily exploding buildings.
"Citizen Kane," meanwhile, offers one of cinema's most celebrated and widely deconstructed endings. My 16-year-old, who caught the film at a revival a few years back, trashed it over dinner last week, calling it "the biggest let-down in the history of the movies."
Historians may disagree, pointing instead to Orson Welles' filmmaking innovations and masterful use of narrative. Noted film critic David Thomson declared the identity of Rosebud "the greatest secret in cinema," but for a teen in the 21st century, the revelation itself might seem underwhelming - less an "A-ha!" than a "That's ALL?" To view as a great ending, we have to view the movie that came before it as a discourse on Charles Foster Kane's wounded inner child. And maybe, in this day and age, the wound itself looks too small to merit all the drama.


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OverviewWilliwaw Campground, an idyllic area, sits beside Williwaw Creek near the town of Girdwood, Alaska. The campground boasts prime fishing, hiking and wildlife watching.
Next to the campground is the Williwaw Salmon Viewing Area, a top-notch spot for watching salmon. In August, visitors can see these fish spawning in impressive numbers through the translucent waters.
The area is a great place to view the glaciated valley and the Portage Glacier. Over the past 80 years the glacier calved large icebergs into Portage Lake, located just east of the campground.
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Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) congratulates Marvin Harrison late in the fourth quarter of their 35-3 rout of the Bengals. / SAM RICHE / The Star
Anthony Gonzalez didn't expect to get much playing time Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.
So, what to do?
Make the most of it, of course.
Limited to six plays as the Colts primarily stuck with a two-tight end formation to counter the Bengals' blitzing defense, Gonzalez responded with three catches that produced 27 yards and a touchdown.
Gonzalez said he talked with position coach Clyde Christensen last week regarding the offensive game plan, and his likely limited role.
"I was jokingly bugging Clyde about it,'' he said. "But when we win like this, I don't really care.''
Gonzalez was on the field for only two plays in the first half, but found himself in the thick of things on the Colts' opening drive of the third quarter. He had an 8-yard reception on third-and-9 -- "I kind of screwed up,'' he said. "I was a little short on it'' -- and a 17-yarder that converted a third-and-8.
On third-and-goal from the 2, quarterback Peyton Manning sprinted to the right, waited patiently then delivered a fastball to Gonzalez in the end zone.
It was Gonzalez's fourth touchdown catch of the season, eclipsing his total as a rookie.
Rare long TD run
Dominic Rhodes took a first-quarter handoff from Manning on a stretch play to the left, ran through a couple of arm tackles and ran into the end zone for a 17-yard touchdown.
It marked Rhodes' fourth rushing TD of the season and the 10th by the Colts. But it was something special nonetheless.
Rhodes' 17-yarder was Indy's longest touchdown run since Edgerrin James' 30-yarder at Tennessee on Sept. 19, 2004. He said the lack of long runs can be attributed to the Colts routinely facing defenses that keep its safeties deep to guard against gashing plays in the passing game.
It was status quo against the Bengals, who kept safeties Chris Crocker and Kyries Hebert deep.
Rhodes was able to pick his way through Cincinnati's defense as left tackle Tony Ugoh delivered a crunching block to linebacker Rashad Jeanty and Reggie Wayne fended off cornerback Leon Hall on the perimeter.
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Running backs Joseph Addai (shoulder) and Chad Simpson (ankle), defensive tackle Eric Foster (stinger) and safety Melvin Bullitt (undisclosed) were forced out of the game at various times.
Bullitt returned and coach Tony Dungy said Addai could have returned if he had been needed.
"I'm good,'' Simpson said.
Foster said, "I'm all right.''
X-rays taken on Simpson's ankle at the stadium were negative.
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Tight end Dallas Clark contributed the only miscue by the Colts offense, a fumble near the Cincinnati goal line in the second quarter.
"It was just being stupid, trying to make a play, trying to stretch out and jump over the guy,'' Clark said. "It was a bad judgment call. I hope you never get faulted for trying to make a play, but there's times when you try to make a play and there's times you don't. Just go down.''
After the Bengals recovered his fumble, Clark stayed knelt on the turf for several seconds.
What was he thinking to himself?
"I'm an idiot,'' he said. "I'm always going to try to make a play, but you have to understand you have to take what you can get and not force anything, and I forced it.''
The Colts defense hasn't allowed a touchdown in the past eight quarters. . . . Manning passed Drew Bledsoe (44,611) to move into seventh place on the NFL career list for passing yards with 44,851. . . . Manning pushed his season totals to 22 touchdown passes and 3,225 yards for his 11th consecutive year with 20-plus touchdowns and 3,000-plus yards. Only one player has more: Brett Favre has had 12 seasons of 20 touchdowns (1994-2005) and 16 seasons of 3,000 yards (1992-2007). . . . Manning is 6-0 against the Bengals with 17 touchdown passes and three interceptions. . . . With 21/2 sacks, Colts DE Robert Mathis has had at least two sacks in three consecutive games.
Call Star reporter Mike Chappell at (317) 444-6830.
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Plants Have Upgraded Security, but the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Needs to Improve Its Process for Revising the Design Basis Threat
GAO-06-555T: Published: Apr 4, 2006. Publicly Released: Apr 4, 2006.
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The nation's commercial nuclear power plants are potential targets for terrorists seeking to cause the release of radioactive material. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), an independent agency headed by five commissioners, regulates and oversees security at the plants. In April 2003, in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, NRC revised the design basis threat (DBT), which describes the threat that plants must be prepared to defend against in terms of the number of attackers and their training, weapons, and tactics. NRC also restructured its program for testing security at the plants through force-on-force inspections (mock terrorist attacks). This testimony addresses the following: (1) the process NRC used to develop the April 2003 DBT for nuclear power plants, (2) the actions nuclear power plants have taken to enhance security in response to the revised DBT, and (3) NRC's efforts to strengthen the conduct of its force-on-force inspections. This testimony is based on GAO's report on security at nuclear power plants, issued on March 14, 2006 (GAO-06-388).
NRC revised the DBT for nuclear power plants using a process that was generally logical and well-defined. Specifically, trained threat assessment staff made recommendations for changes based on an analysis of demonstrated terrorist capabilities. The resulting DBT requires plants to defend against a larger terrorist threat, including a larger number of attackers, a refined and expanded list of weapons, and an increase in the maximum size of a vehicle bomb. Key elements of the revised DBT, such as the number of attackers, generally correspond to the NRC threat assessment staff's original recommendations, but other important elements do not. For example, the NRC staff made changes to some recommendations after obtaining feedback from stakeholders, including the nuclear industry, which objected to certain proposed changes, such as the inclusion of certain weapons. NRC officials said the changes resulted from further analysis of intelligence information. Nevertheless, GAO found that the process used to obtain stakeholder feedback created the appearance that changes were made based on what the industry considered reasonable and feasible to defend against rather than on what an assessment of the terrorist threat called for. Nuclear power plants made substantial security improvements in response to the September 11, 2001, attacks and the revised DBT, including security barriers and detection equipment, new protective strategies, and additional security officers. It is too early, however, to conclude that all sites are capable of defending against the DBT because, as of March 30, 2006, NRC had conducted force-on-force inspections at 27, or less than half, of the 65 nuclear power plant sites. NRC has improved its force-on-force inspections--for example, by conducting inspections more frequently at each site. Nevertheless, in observing three inspections and discussing the program with NRC, GAO noted potential issues in the inspections that warrant NRC's continued attention. For example, a lapse in the protection of information about the planned scenario for a mock attack GAO observed may have given the plant's security officers knowledge that allowed them to perform better than they otherwise would have. A classified version of GAO's report provides additional details about the DBT and security at nuclear power plants.
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Comedian Bill Burr, guitarist Eric Johnson scheduled for separate Milwaukee shows
Comedian Bill Burr and Grammy-winning guitarist Eric Johnson are both coming to Milwaukee for two separate shows within the next few months, according to announcements issued by the Pabst Theater.
Burr, who had a recurring role in AMC's critically acclaimed hit "Breaking Bad" and will be seen in April alongside Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy in "The Heat" from "Bridesmaids" director Paul Feig, will perform a set of stand up at 7 p.m. March 8 at the Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. Tickets are $29.50 and go on sale beginning at noon Friday at the Riverside Theater box office, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave.; the Pabst box office; by calling (414) 286-3663; and visiting pabsttheater.org. »Read Full Article
Melvin Rhyne was a jazz innovator and a Milwaukee icon
Jazz organist Melvin Rhyne played with jazz guitar legend Wes Montgomery, and bluesmen B.B. King and T-Bone Walker before coming to Milwaukee, where he inspired a generation of artists - including bop trumpeter Brian Lynch.
Rhyne, 76, died March 5 of lung cancer at a hospice in Indianapolis. »Read Full Article
Nigel Wade, 'New York Didn't Make Me'
Nigel Wade is a product of Milwaukee.
By November of 2011, though, he decided that his opportunities here were too limited. So, he did what many young people here do. He left. He moved to New York City, where he got a job and an apartment in the Flatiron District. »Read Full Blog Post
'Blue Bayou' is Domes spring floral theme
"Blue Bayou," the spring floral show at the Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., will open March 23 and run through May 27, park officials have announced.
And "blue" will indeed be the color of the flowers in the show, though the setting will include a scene with a white gazebo and Mardi Gras décor, along with tulips, Easter lilies, daisies, and other spring flowers. A swamp scene and a graveyard featuring a Hoodoo Man take things spookier. »Read Full Article
'The Penelope Project' screens at UWM tonight
Can aging be more meaningful? Are games of bingo all we can expect in our final years? Are there means of engagement that are more relevant to us when the mind and body naturally begin to fail in older age?
"The Penelope Project," a 52-minute documentary, offers some profound alternatives to the common strategies. It that looks at how a theater company joined forces with a long-term care facility to explore a work of art with particular resonance for aging residents. It will be screened tonight at UWM's Union Theater at 7 p.m. »Read Full Blog Post(1)
Fun. to headline Marcus Amphitheater June 27
Grammy-winning rockers fun. will headline Summerfest's Marcus Amphitheater on June 27, fest officials have announced.
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YouTube phenomenon Baauer's "Harlem Shake" cruised to a third week on top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. That gives us a chance to uncover more of the local "Harlem Shake" viral meme videos. Watch them below and then watch the videos for the songs that topped the charts this week in 2009, 1999, 1989 and 1979.
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Every other day of the week is fine. So why does Monday get grief?
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Oooh Stacey - those look fantastic
Mine are looking quite good too - I'll have to take some pics when it's light tomorrow
How do you tell when the Yellow Banana chillies are ripe?
I'm going shopping with you next time Runnybeak
I was very tempted BM - probably if I hadn't already spoken to her about it I would have done it - but n she told me it was the first present her OH bought her when they moved into that house
Just in case our neighbours have worked out who I am I shall say a Big Thank You!! on behalf of OH and myself. They have removed that dratted wind chime from the tree just a few feet from our bedroom window.
I know I mentioned two years ago that it kept OH awake and he had to wear ear plugs, and you've only done it now (or has the chain rusted through?), but THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
This is all very interesting and helpful - thank you everyone - carry on
Verdun ((hugs)) thinking of you and your mum.
The others are right - your mum needs professional carers and you need time and space to live your own life, as well as to enjoy positive times with your mum rather than be her carer - I've been there
I think it's probably to do with the plants having some of the red pigment in them - I've noticed that other plants do similar things - have you noticed how purple sprouting broccoli leaves are slightly purplish?
I love them baked with goats cheese and walnuts - absolutely delicious - nearly as nice as warm from the sun with parma ham - dribble dribble ....
Oooh, mine aren't ripe yet ................... but I've got some Parma ham waiting in the fridge
licking lips and slurping smiley needed
I'm sure you're absolutely right Nut


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The Snuggle House, a new business in Madison where customers can cuddle with young staff members for $60 an hour, postponed opening this week after failing to convince city attorneys it wasn't a front for prostitution.
The business was supposed to launch on Tuesday but now hopes to open next Wednesday after addressing permitting and other concerns. Meanwhile, more than 300 clients are waiting in line for snuggle sessions with the Snuggle House's four staff members, owner Matthew Hurtado said.
Jennifer Zilavy, an assistant city attorney, said the business has passed necessary inspections but still needs a certificate of occupancy and to show that it has hiring, training, security and other written protocols.
"If they're snuggling with somebody who gets aroused and wants more, what do they have in place to deal with that? Because that's going to happen, there's no doubt about it," Zilavy said.
"We have to be comfortable that it's a legitimate business," she said. "We don't want our police department responding there for sexual assaults all the time. We need to know they've thought through protocols in that situation."
She said the city's No. 1 concern is whether the business could lead to prostitution.
The Snuggle House now has a manual that's more than 100 pages detailing the business' various procedures, Hurtado told the Journal Sentinel in a phone interview Friday.
Clients are prescreened and instructed about boundaries, and he said staff members received hours of training about how to react to possible scenarios.
There are eight security cameras in the 1,200-square-foot office.
"This place looks like Alcatraz," Hurtado said, comparing Snuggle House security with similar businesses.
Hurtado, founder of the website RnADrops.com, said he got the idea for the business after suffering from Lyme disease and post-traumatic stress disorder, and feeling disconnected from people.
He said while doing market research, he learned that the primary clientele at a New York business, the Snuggery, were senior citizens who had lost their spouses.
"These people are really lonely," he said. "There's a lot of need for touch. Therapeutic cuddling is cuddling designed as a non-sexual way to stimulate oxytocin, the love hormone, which makes you feel safe and connected to others."
The Snuggle House occupies former law offices at 123 E. Main St. in Madison, and has cuddling rooms with couches and beds. It takes its cue from other cuddling businesses in New York, California and Colorado.
Hurtado calls it a movement. It would be the first such business in Wisconsin, but as soon as he gets the OK from the city, he plans to franchise.
"This could be a way of connecting to human beings again," he said.
Zilavy said she hadn't seen any written materials yet from the business, and couldn't yet say whether the Snuggle House would be ready for business next week.


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Air Force
Spring Practice Begins: February 23 Game: NONE
The early spring buzz ... Normally, Air Force goes into each season with massive turnover in key spots, and the results are always positive with new guys plugged into the system and producing. This year, there's reason to get really, really fired up with eight starters back on defense and six on offense, and there's reason to think that this year might be a bit different with the experience in place to expect a win or two over the big boys. Without Utah and BYU to deal with anymore, there's TCU, Boise State, and non-conference games against Navy and Notre Dame. There shouldn't be too many problems with anyone else, so the excitement is there that this might be the year when Troy Calhoun's program takes another step forward.
The big spring question is ... Can the run defense be any better? That the Falcons were so good last year was impressive considering the defensive front was such a disaster at times. There was no pass rush, no push into the backfield, and little production against the run allowing 202 yards per game compared to allowing 134 per outing in 2009. With LB Jordan Waiwaiole leading a promising front seven that needs to show more this spring, the key to the season could be a wee bit of improvement.
The most important position to watch is ... Fullback. The biggest hole to fill is at once corner spot with Reggie Rembert gone, but the rest of the defensive backfield returns intact. Offensively, two starters are gone off the offensive front and a go-to target needs to be found for the passing game, but a steady fullback has to emerge with all the regulars, including Jared Tew, gone. All of a sudden, the spotlight will be on Wesley Cobb and Mike DeWitt to see if they can handle the work. The freshmen will get their shot this fall, but for now, the more Cobb and DeWitt can do, the better.
Spring attitude... Win the Mountain West. The defense has enough playmakers returning to expect another strong season, and the offense should rock if QB Tim Jefferson can stay healthy and a few receivers can emerge. Now the goal has to be to win the conference title and come up with the upsets needed to improve upon a great 2010 season. 9-4 and a bowl win over Georgia Tech were nice, but the Falcons were in the game against Oklahoma, should've beaten San Diego State, and battled with Utah. A ten win season is possible, and the attitude has to be that this really can be the year to win the conference championship.
Boise State
Spring Practice Begins: March 7 Game: April 16
The early spring buzz ... Welcome to the Mountain West. Granted, the loss of Utah and BYU makes Boise State's new boss appear to be the same as the old boss, but there's still a perceived jump up in class and level. It's going to be business as usual for the program that's used to being talked about for the BCS Championship, and things aren't changing. The big question mark will be the changes, if any, on offense with new offensive coordinator Brent Pease taking over. If there's a dip in production this year, the blame might go to the new guy unless the Broncos keep on rolling like normal.
The big spring question is ... Is Trevor Harman ready to take over all the kicking duties? The offense will be just fine with Kellen Moore working behind a strong offensive front, and he defense is loaded with good players to build around. The difference between another good season and a BCS run could be in the kicking game where Kyle Brotzman is gone after handling the punting and placekicking duties. Hiccup against Nevada aside, Brotzman was a solid field goal kicker and wasn't a bad punter the few times he got his chance. Sophomore Trevor Harman has a bigger led than Brotzman, and the pressure will be on to see if he can handle himself.
The most important position to watch is ... Wide receiver. Kellen Moore might be a great player and a Heisman talent, but he looked good thanks to NFL receivers Austin Pettis and Titus Young coming up with big catch after big catch. The running game will be great (especially if D.J. Harper is back from a torn ACL) and the line will be solid, but the real question will be whether or not Tyler Shoemaker can look like a No. 1 target and is Kirby Moore and Geraldo Hiwat are ready to shine.
Spring attitude... Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia. Much will be made about the move to the Mountain West, and the showdown against TCU will be one of college football's biggest games of the year, but the Bronco dreams, goals, and season will all go up in a puff without a win over the Bulldogs n Atlanta on September 3rd. For a program used to being in the argument for the national championship, being out of it in the first week of September will sting.
Colorado State
Spring Practice Begins: March 24 Game: April 23
The early spring buzz ... Can Steve Fairchild finally put it all together? The Ram head coach started out his hot with a good first season in 2008, and then the wheels came off as the offense hasn't worked over the last few years and the defense has been a disaster. The buzz around this spring surrounds Pete Thomas, the true sophomore who got his feet wet last year and now has the program in his hands. This spring is when he has to take the team by the horns and make it truly his, and for Fairchild, who put the pressure on from the moment he set foot on campus, he's going to ramp up the intensity that much more and demand even more from his veteran team.
The big spring question is ... Will the offensive line be any better? Fairchild got off the bus a few years ago preaching about Colorado State being more physical and doing more with the power running game. Last year, the Rams were 103rd in the nation in rushing and was 118th in sacks allowed. Four starters return to the offensive front that's experienced, relatively athletic, and is in place to do far more. Job One: Keep Pete Thomas upright. Job Two: Create some semblance of a ground attack.
The most important position to watch is ... Defensive tackle. The Rams have a ton of problems on offense, while most of the defensive issues came from being unable to stop anyone from pounding the ball. The defensive ends, juniors C.J. James and Broderick Sargent, are back for the outside, but tackles Ty Whitteir and Guy Miller are gone on the inside. Miller was a decent veteran on the nose, but it's not like the Rams produced much with him anchoring the front seven. Spring ball will be about coming up with a rotation for the middle that actually works.
Spring attitude... Do what Fairchild was hoping for and get nasty. Fairchild wants his team to be intimidating and he wants it to flatten opponents on both sides of the ball, but there hasn't been anything to worry about when facing the Rams over the last few seasons. CSU has to find one thing it can do well on a regular basis, and if it's up to Fairchild, it would be to run the ball down someone's throat.
New Mexico
Spring Practice Begins: March 22 Game: April 16
The early spring buzz ... Mike Locksley is still the New Mexico head coach, and this might be his last spring if there's another 1-11 season. Through the scandal of 2009 and the disaster of 2010, Locksley has been able to stick around, but there's going to be even more of a sense of urgency going into this spring considering the Lobos were three points away from a winless season. The program has been building towards this season and it's loaded with veterans. Now the pressure is on. Really on.
The big spring question is ... Can the Lobos actually move the football? The Mountain West was full of miserable offensive teams, and it took something special to be the worst of the lot. New Mexico took things to another level and was dead last in the nation in total offense averaging a mere 266 yards per game. The defense was awful, too, ranking second-to-last in the nation, but it's the offense that needs to find something that works and it desperately needs to find players. Experience has to translate into production now.
The most important position to watch is ... Quarterback. Offensive line is a major issue with three starters gone from a bad, bad group, but getting solid quarterback play is the biggest step towards any semblance of team improvement. It's a muddled mess of various talents with B.R. Holbrook a tall passer, Stump Godfrey the starter over the second half of last year, and now-true
Spring attitude... Time to take a step up. There aren't any excuses at this point with 18 starters back and with Locksley getting two years to work his recruiting magic. With former head coach Rocky Long taking over at San Diego State, to remind Lobo fans of the recent good old days of winning seasons, Locksley has to show that he can at least make New Mexico competitive. He has his players in place and this is his program. This spring, the urgency will be there and the production has to follow.
San Diego State
Spring Practice Begins: March 5 Game: March 20
The early spring buzz ... Brady Hoke is in Michigan just as San Diego State was finally, finally turning the corner, and now it'll be up to Rocky Long to show that he can be more than the Point A to Point B guy he was at New Mexico. The defense should be fine, Long's teams always bring the lumber, and there will be a running game with Ronnie Hillman pounding away, but all the talk is about whether or not the program can keep moving forward. Now Long has to show that turning down the defensive coordinator gig at Michigan was the right move.
The big spring question is ... Will things change all that much under Long? Not necessarily. Brady Hoke might have been a great offensive head coach, but coordinator Andy Ludwig is going to keep things the same, for the most part, even though Long enjoys using more of a power running game. The difference might be more of an emphasis on defense as Long will try to get more out of his veteran group with seven starters returning. Hoke was the main reason the program came up with a great season, but Long and Ludwig had a big part of it.
The most important position to watch is ... Wide receiver. The offensive line is in plays with four starters back, quarterback Ryan Lindley should be among the nation's better talents, and Ronnie Hillman is one of the Mountain West's brightest backs. Now Hillman needs someone to throw to with Vincent Brown and DeMarco Sampson taking their talents to an NFL camp. There are some big, strong prospects waiting to shine, primarily Dominique Sandifer, but it's asking a lot to be Brown and Sampson.
Spring attitude... Keep winning the games you're supposed to. The bowl win over Navy was big, and it was also one of the few wins over a team with a pulse. Air Force was a strong victory, but the other seven wins came against Nicholls State, New Mexico State, Utah State, New Mexico, Wyoming, Colorado, and UNLV. That's fine, but now the Aztecs can't blow the layups. Under Long, the idea this spring has to be to keep the same confidence of last year against the mediocre teams, while taking the nobody-believes-in-us rant when it comes to battling for the Mountain West title.
Spring Practice Begins: March 4 Game: April 2
The early spring buzz ... Considering the national title spotlight is on now, all the non-Big East talk is about the schedule. Why didn't TCU decide to take on Wisconsin in a Rose Bowl rematch? It's because of the Badgers wanted the Horned Frogs to come to Madison and weren't going to travel down to Fort Worth to return the favor, but TCU had a chance to make a major statement early on and backed out. However, TCU was also on the other end of a dumping as Texas Tech ducked out of a scheduled date. That means the only chance to make any sort of a non-conference statement will come against Baylor to open the season and in Cowboys Stadium against BYU. The other non-conference dates are against ULM, Portland State, and SMU. That's not exactly going to move the needle.
The big spring question is ... Can the Horned Frogs handle the bull's-eye? The coaching staff isn't planning on doing anything differently, but things have changed. 2011 will be a true test of the system and the coaching staff with six offensive starters and five defensive starters gone from last year, and most of the lost veterans were the top playmakers like QB Andy Dalton, WR Jeremy Kerley, Rimington Award-winning center Jake Kirkpatrick, and OT Marcus Cannon. It's asking a lot to keep the production going at the same high level with all the turnover, but there won't be any excuses made this spring.
The most important position to watch is ... Quarterback. Left tackle will be a focus and receiver will be an issue with so much lost production, but TCU doesn't get to or win the Rose Bowl without Andy Dalton, and he'll be sorely missed after running the program for the last four years. Also gone is one-time promising talent, Yogi Gallegos, who left the program. Sophomore Casey Paschall was the No. 2 man last year, and he's a big, tall talent with a little bit of experience, but redshirt freshman Matt Brown is a star dual-threat prospect who'll get every shot at the starting gig. It'll take something special to knock Paschall out of the top spot, but Brown will be worth the watch.
Spring attitude... And welcome to the holding pattern. Things couldn't be better right now for the program coming off a cheeky Rose Bowl win over Wisconsin, a perfect season and the respect that came with it, and a clean slate from the recent Sports Illustrated article pointing out all the criminal records of the top college football teams. But it's all about 2012 for TCU as it gets to go big-time with a move to the Big East, and now, this spring, head coach Gary Patterson is going to try to keep the positive we-can-hang-with-anyone attitude while still working and doing the things that go TCU to the lofty status it's currently at.
Spring Practice Begins: Feb. 28 Game: April 2
The early spring buzz ... There's a chance the secondary could be much better in a big hurry. The pass defense wasn't always awful last season, mostly because everyone ran the ball on the Rebels, but the secondary was 117th in the nation in pass efficiency defense. Getting top corner Quinton Pointer back from a knee injury should be an instant jolt, while the recruiting class went after defensive backs with JUCO transfer Kenneth Spigner looking to be a factor by the end of fall camp. Already in place are two promising young players in free safety Eric Tuiloma and corner Sidney Hodge, who went through the fire as true freshmen.
The big spring question is ... Can Hauck get better line play? You don't go 2-11 without having problems all across the board, but the biggest problem for the Rebels were the lines that were among the worst in college football. The offensive front didn't generate any push whatsoever and got the quarterbacks beaten up, while the defensive line was 115th in the nation in sacks and 118th in tackles for loss. Several true freshmen were in the mix on the defensive line last year and have to step up and shine, while the offensive line loses three starters and has to hope that the true freshmen of last year are ready to step up in key roles at left tackle and center.
The most important position to watch is ... quarterback. Omar Clayton is gone after an interesting and quietly productive career, and UNLV is going to have a long, drawn out battle for the No. 1 spot that should go through the summer and well into fall camp. Sophomore Caleb Herring was the No. 2 last year, but Sean Reilly is the JUCO transfer brought in to potentially be the savior. Redshirt freshman Taylor Barnhill will get his cuts, but it'll be a disappointment if the 6-4, 210-pound Reilly isn't the man.
Spring attitude... Get things moving. Second-year head coach Bobby Hauck wanted to quicken up the tempo and the pace when he took over last year, but the problem with doing that when you can't produce on offense is that the possessions are very, very short. This year, Hauck is going to push his team a bit more after trying spending last spring just trying to get everyone in place and implementing his systems. This spring, UNLV is going to try to do things with more energy, but with so many new players entering the mix, the pace will be dictated by production.
Spring Practice Begins: March 5 Game: April 9
The early spring buzz ... All of a sudden, Wyoming football isn't going to be all that warm and fuzzy under head coach Dave Christensen. After going 3-9 in a disappointing season, the program is taking on an angry, clamp-it-down look and it's starting from the top with Christensen as spring practices closed off to the media and fans after about a half an hour in order to try to get the team more focused. The pressure is on to try to turn things around, and spring ball is going to be serious in Laramie.
The big spring question is ... Can the Cowboys generate any more offense? With top quarterback Austyn Carta-Samuels transferring, the offense is looking for new playmakers. Actually, the offense is looking for any playmakers as the offense was disastrous last season finishing 116th in the nation and without any pop until the 44-0 season finale against Colorado State. Outside of Carta-Samuels and the top two targets, David Leonard and Zach Bolger, everyone else is back on offense and there's no excuse to not be stronger.
The most important position to watch is ... Quarterback. The Cowboys have to find a leader and a steadying hand to build around, and while Carta-Samuels did a little bit of everything for the attack, it's not like he lit up the Mountain West. With top backup Dax Crum also gone, the fight is going to be between Emory Miller, a redshirt freshman who was the No. 3 last year, and top recruit Brett Smith, who's getting to camp early to compete for the give. Miller is a 5-11, 195 all-around player, while Smith is a bit of a passer. On the way is Adam Pittser, the team's top-ranked recruit.
Spring attitude... Keep on building. Experience has to translate into production with eight starters coming back on each side of the ball, and while Christensen is looking for results right not, the team has light years to go before it can be any sort of a challenger for the Mountain West title. However, of the nine losses last year, the Cowboys lost three by six points or fewer and hung around with San Diego State. You don't lose to New Mexico and UNLV and have a good season, and if UW can beat the dregs of the league, they'll be in the hunt for a bowl game if the team can find its leaders and some playmakers early on in spring.


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Re: Harness and Tether Recommendations?
PDQaltair's comments on the shock absorption issue must not be dismissed.
As a climber myself, I am shocked that the basic physics of a fall on a static line are not appropriately addressed with current tethers. My current home-made tether includes a screamer, but there is an alternative to the screamer...
In europe there is a climbing style called
Via Ferrata
Via Ferrata
that involves climbing a mix of rope, and re-bar rungs that resemble a ladder. The climber ascends the ladder/rock mix using what looks exactly like a double yacht tether. An important difference between this style and conventional rock climbing is that there is NO ROPE. The climber climbs hundreds of feet using only a double yacht tether tied to his harness. If he falls the tether and harness catch him, and of course, all the tethers have shock absorbers built in. Many use screamers, but KONG makes a reusable shock absorber. The shock absorber uses friction going through a plate. Sailors may recognize the plate as a familiar concept similar to the Wichard Gybe'n'easy.
Kong KISA:
KONG - Carabiners, Climbing Gear & Safety Equipment (.Doc.408)
Via Ferata Tether: (This would work GREAT as a yacht tether)
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As the boating season unofficially begins, the 9th Coast Guard District is reminding paddlesport enthusiasts to take precautions to ensure safe trips and increase
Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 and the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) completed its carrier qualifications (CQ), May 23.
CQ allows
In 2014, Dortmund's combined goods throughput on ships and trains amounted to 5.7 million tonnes, compared to 5.3 in the previous year. 2.9 million tonnes (+600,000) of this was ship related.
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Voss Ventus: Vonderful Vindtunnel Video
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Battle of Bottrop - Dynamic Freefly Competition
The Battle of Bottrop was the first tunnel competition of its kind to focus on Dynamic Freefly 4-way — a new concept developed by the Skywalkers and hosted by Indoor Skydiving Bottrop. Dynamic Freefly is yet another step forward in the evolution of our sport, not to mention some incredible freeflying skills in this comp.... Watch Video »
Kids Kicking Ass At World Indoor Skydiving Champio...
What the… whaaat??! I don't know about you, but when I was 10 years old I was still shitting my pants, watching Scooby Doo, and rockin' a Kool-Aid mustache. Meanwhile, Kyra Poh and Choo Yixuan of Team Firefly, aged 10 and 11 respectively, kicked some ass at the World Indoor Skydiving Championships where they competed... Watch Video »
Mondial 2012: The World's Best Skydivers
Although not as intense as Skydive Dubai's Mondial trailer, here's a recap of Day 7 from the 2012 World Parachuting Championships at Skydive Dubai. This edit has it all… canopy piloting, artistic freefly, CRW, formation skydiving, VFS, and more. Oh, did I mention Nick Batsch broke his previous distance world record of 222 meters! Watch Video »
Skydive Dubai's Epic World Parachuting Championshi...
Once you get passed the epic theatrical intro, there's also some epic skydiving footage — which, coincidentally, was shot with a RED Epic camera — in this epic trailer for the 2012 World Parachuting Championships at Skydive Dubai, which is set to kick off November 28th through December 9th. We'll be featuring videos of the... Watch Video »
Kicking Ass At The 2012 USPA Nationals
Freefly skydiving team Elsinore Ignite took bronze in Freefly Open at the 2012 USPA Nationals. Oh, did I mention it was their first year competing (beer fine!) in the Open class? Well done and well deserved. Congrats to Damien Germano, Shane McLafferty, and Lelo Mras on video. Keep kicking ass guys! Watch Video »
How-To: Swoop Like A World Champion
So you want to be the best swooper in the world, huh? Step 1: Watch this video of Curt Bartholomew of Team Alter Ego swooping like a boss at the 2012 Ranch Pond Swoop Meet. Step 2: Take notes. Step 3: Swoop the pond about a thousand times or so (water wings are optional). Watch Video »
Inspired Accuracy: Swoop & Chug
Nothing like a swoop & chug to end a great day of skydiving. At first you think he's gonna crash. You're wondering… what's gonna happen… that's some long grass… aw man, he's going pretty fast… but then, wait, he's shutting it down, and what's that… it's a beer perfectly handed to our swooper! I'd say... Watch Video »
No Man Left Behind: Redefining Teamwork
Have you ever gone low on a formation? Look at me in the (virtual) eye and tell me you haven't. This is the tale of Round 4 at Skydive Elsinore's Poker Run Competition. John Hamilton saves the low man with flying skills reminiscent of Clark Kent. His team goes on to win the gold medal... Watch Video »
Hilarious Water-Landing-With-Mustaches Accuracy Co...
Ever wished you could wear a Speedo and chug beer to get bonus points in a contest? Or rock a mustache and swoop through giant bowling pins? Now add a 170 foot cliff and a kiddie pool filled with beer (or water), and voilà… you have the 2011 Water Landing with Mustaches Accuracy Contest at... Watch Video »
Swooping Crash & Cool-shot Compilation (DIPC)
Cool compilation of the Dubai International Parachuting Championship (DIPC) at Skydive Dubai. Starting with crash crash crash crash crash, swoopers in the accuracy zones after dragging a LOT of pond. Only two people stood up; see if you can pick 'em out. Speed runs are next… lots of footage of a lot of different competitors.... Watch Video »
The Best Of Bodyflight World Challenge 2012
Just watch this. Seriously. This is the "Best Of" the freefly division at the Bodyflight World Challenge 2012. Did you start watching yet? Great. Now go to the closest tunnel and buy an hour. Just because. Or, if you can't make that happen, at least check out the highlights from the 2011 Bodyflight World Challenge. Watch Video »
Slow-Mo Swooping, Done Right
Since I'm a PD sponsored athlete myself, I really like this one, hehe. But yeah, this video is a straight-up cool compilation of creative angles from the 2011 FLCPA (Meet #1)… people flying parachutes fast across the ground and water, but in slow motion. Normally swooping in slow-mo is lame, but in this case it... Watch Video »
Kickass Swoop Comp Finals at Skydive Elsinore
Great turnout for the ISM 2010-2011 Swoop Competition at Skydive Elsinore. I have swooped this pond MANY times myself, and so to see these guys hitting it with the downwind push… yeah, NOT easy to shut it down and stand up in those accuracy zones (and most don't)! Distance, now that's another story… love the... Watch Video »
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Golden Knights: Army Girls Git 'Er Done
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Arsenal youngster Emmanuel Frimpong has revealed that he is the subject of interest from the likes of Cardiff City and Charlton Athletic.
The 19-year old midfielder is keen to develop his game further in a first team environment and says that a loan move to either Championship club could be on the cards.
ŌĆ£It was a difficult season for me with the injury and the comeback, but I think I will need to look elsewhere if the current situation continues,ŌĆØ Frimpong told Citi FM.
ŌĆ£There have been talks about Cardiff and Charlton Athletic, but I know [I can be] a regular of Arsenal if I stay clear of injury. I know what I can do because I have already shown to people what I can do in the short period of time.ŌĆØ
And Frimpong said that he was keeping his options open in case Gunners boss Arsene Wenger comes calling this summer.
ŌĆ£In football, to make it as a regular you need the manager to come up to you to say ŌĆśI am going to play you and not just for one gameŌĆÖ,ŌĆØ he added.
ŌĆ£IŌĆÖm just going to wait for my opportunity. If Mr Wenger comes to me this pre-season and says ŌĆśEmmanuel I want to give you another opportunityŌĆÖ then I have to show him I can do what I did this season, but if he doesnŌĆÖt come up to me to say ŌĆśIŌĆÖm giving you an opportunityŌĆÖ then obviously my time at Arsenal doesnŌĆÖt look too good.ŌĆØ
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Affordable housing: Back to drawing board
Council repeal of fee increase leading to new look at funding options
She called the coalition's referendum tactic "extortion" and placed in the city "over a barrel" because a ballot vote that would have forced the city to spend more than a quarter-million dollars in June, and she predicted the fee increase would have likely been rejected by the public.
"You can hire a few cops for that or provide public services," she said. "We got held up, and that's what I think was heard from some of us on the council."
She said any recommendations to the council should include increasing the linkage fee "one way or another."
Councilman David Alvarez said he supported repeal because fee opponents had said for the first time they are willing to consider options, including continuing the fee and seeking voter approval of a bond measure in 2016 that would fund housing.
"I expect to hear from both sides, to share their thoughts with me, and share real, potential solutions with me that I haven't heard yet," he said.
Council President Todd Gloria, who had expected to vote against repeal and for a referendum vote, said he wanted to present a "united front" from the council in favor of a fresh start. However, he said some previous suggestions, such as law changes in Sacramento and bond measures requiring a two-thirds voter approval, are not realistic replacements for the fee. However, he said he is eager to hear ideas for reducing construction costs as well increasing funding.
"If they bring something reasonable and balanced and meets or exceeds the current linkage fee, I would expect them to find success," he said. "If they don't, I'm perfectly willing to revisit this issue."
The fee ordinance cannot be brought back in its repealed form for at least a year, but the city attorney's office said a different version could return earlier, depending on the details.


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Genomma's all-cash proposal represents a premium of 23% over Prestige Brand closing stock price on February 17, 2012 and a 47% premium over the three month historical average of Prestige's share price, both as of February 17, 2012.
Genomma noted that its Board of Directors unanimously supports this proposal. Among other matters, this proposal is subject to confirmatory due diligence and the negotiation of definitive documentation, as well as receipt of customary corporate and regulatory approvals.
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February 21, 2012
Dear Mr. Mannelly:
As I have explained to your advisors, Genomma Lab Internacional, S.A.B. de C.V.'s ("Genomma") is proposing to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. ("Prestige") at a price of $16.60 dollars per share in cash. Our goal is to work with you to agree to a negotiated transaction. However, due to the unique opportunity presented by our proposal for your shareholders to realize full and immediate value, we have decided to make this proposal known to your shareholders. Consequently, we are making this letter public simultaneou
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Mario Williams keeps getting in the news for all the wrong reasons.
The Buffalo Bills defensive lineman is embroiled in a dispute with an ex-fiancee. He gave her a $795,000 engagement ring and now wants it back because the marriage is off.
And now, something else that seems to be off is Williams' timing and sense of humor.
On Instagram, he posted a photo of his version of "Grand Theft Auto: New England" that took a clear shot at Aaron Hernandez, who was released by the Patriots after he was arrested in a murder investigation.
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Isaiah Crowell, as mentioned many times before, was the top running back recruit in the 2011 class. He had a fantastic career at Carver High School in Columbus, GA. From the day that he signed with Georgia, the talk was that he would automatically become the best running back on the team and would be one of the offense's focal point. The pressure only grew with the transfer of Washaun Ealey, and now people are really looking for the 18-year-old to provide a serious impact on the 2011 season.
Freshman backs have had different levels of success at Georgia, whether redshirt or true, and I and many others are hoping that Crowell ends up on the positive side of things.
Great freshman seasons at Georgia started with Herschel Walker, who rushed for an NCAA record at the time with 1,616 yards as a true freshman, not counting the 150 he added on In the National Championship game against Notre Dame, as well as 15 touchdowns. Walker, of course, would go on to become one of the best players to ever lace up the cleats in the college game.
Tim Worley would soon follow with a solid freshman campaign himself, finishing second on the 1985 Georgia team with 627 yards and led the team with 10 touchdowns. Worley ended his career with just over 2,000 yards and 27 touchdowns while averaging 5.8 yards a carry. He was an All American in 1988 when he rushed for 1,216 yards.
Garrison Hearst led the 1990 Georgia team in rushing with 717 yards and five touchdowns. He would become a top notch player while he was a Bulldog, and in his junior season finished third in Heisman voting when he rushed for 1,594 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Thomas Brown, who is helping out with the team and Crowell now, was an All-SEC back when he rushed for 875 yards and eight touchdowns. Brown become a fan favorite and was productive throughout his career.
As redshirt freshman, Knowshon Moreno burst onto the college football scene as Brown entered his senior year. The younger Moreno stole the show with 1,396 yards and 14 touchdowns. He only played one more season for Georgia before heading to the NFL, but the 1,400 yards and 16 touchdowns made it one of the best rushing seasons in Georgia history.
The aforementioned Washaun Ealey led the team in rushing as a freshman in 2009 despite not playing until the fifth game of the season. He picked up 717 yards and three touchdowns. He would lead the team in rushing as a sophomore with 818 yards and 11 touchdowns. This included a 157-yard and school-record five rushing touchdown game against Kentucky.
So, which comparison will Crowell fit in?
If I had to guess, I would say the Tim Worley season would be what I would look for, though with a better overall career. The hope is that he nearly matched Moreno's season, but the chances aren't very likely to say the least.
I would think somewhere between Worley and Brown is what should be expected, though expectations may be more in the Moreno range. Only time, and Caleb King's performance, will tell exactly how much of an impact Crowell will have on the 2011 Georgia Bulldogs.
All yardage totals were picked up via sicemdawgs.com and ESPN.com. The following video is yet another highlight reel of Crowell.


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Comprehensive Rehabilitation sponsored the trophies given to Macon County Jr. High School students this week for winning one-mile run times. All students in the school completed the run, on different days, and times were calculated across grades 6-8 to give 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for both boys and girls. Separate winners were chosen for band students, who don't have the same amount of time in PE, and one winner was selected from the CDC running group. Coach Jason Wheeley thanked Anderson Funeral Home for their generous lending of a tent to be used on running days.
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Eddard Stark VS Arthur Dayne PS painting
Here's a photoshop painting I recently did, based on the characters from the book A Game Of Thrones (which is badass, as are the rest of the books in the series A Song Of Ice and Fire). I'm calling it finished, but I'm not completely happy with it, any and all critiques welcome. I'm still trying to get better at painting. I'm not at all pleased about how the legs turned out particularly, and the area where the arms and hands all intersect was a pain.
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i like it. I love the song of Ice and Fire. But That is pretty much how I pictured Eddard. good job.
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The capes look like they are 200 pounds heavy!
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| Xyrie chapter 20 . 2/13
That. Was. Beautiful.
| velossian chapter 20 . 6/9/2014
To eb fair Anise does dress like a hooker. hopefully there will be nerw rules added because this is totally awesome and I csan stop laughing. The Kiinsey, floppy and new religions are amazing keep it up
| brighteyes343 chapter 12 . 5/24/2014
I I'm loving this they are just to funny. I had look up the firefly theme song to remember it. Lol what about using the hero of canton song about Jayne.
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| Gamma Cavy chapter 20 . 1/27/2014
Can you add this one?
Don't make references to the first teenage mutant ninja turtles movie in base
a) or when visiting the Tok'ra
b) don't introduce the Nox to it either, they already have pizza addiction we dont want them getting ideas.
c) In fact just don't mention it off-world .
d) after SG4 introduced themselves as Donatello ,Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael, Casey Jones and April O'Neil under the command of Master Splinter, all references to TMNT are banned . THAT INCLUDES YOU JACK!
| SuperVegitoFAN chapter 12 . 9/4/2013
223 is now officially my favorite but lols to 236 as well
| LPeck chapter 20 . 7/16/2013
Laughed the whole way through! So flipping funny! :-D
| BlazeStryker chapter 20 . 1/23/2013
Ehhh, Anise earned it with the Goth Night Incident.
I'm just waiting for the banning of old Bloom County compilations!
(I'm looking at you, Floppy!)
| BlazeStryker chapter 13 . 1/23/2013
If you remember Floppy's starting to smell like chicken, I thought of why.
If Floppy's trying to attract a mate (which Floppy's not going to GET as there's no other jackalopes on Earth), then the attraction scent is certain to recur, so the washing rule is proper. (I suggest no-tears shampoo.)
| BlazeStryker chapter 5 . 1/22/2013
The pasta tasted like chicken because someone tossed in a bullion cube. I've seen this done with ramen noodles, in fact the Maruchan style flavor packs are essentially rather salted bullion pouches.
| jabbarulez chapter 20 . 11/6/2012
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| Guest chapter 20 . 8/18/2012
I love all the rules about Carter!
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i thank you from the bottom of my heart.i'm ill and this is the only thing makeing me feel better (apart from a very large pot of ben and jerrys) )thanks
| BSBIlseD chapter 20 . 11/10/2011
You should put a warning at the start of each page. I was reading these during a break at the office. got some weird looks when I burst out laughing!
These are good. More please. You need to get some SGU's up as well.


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Alaskan Peninsula and Aleutian Islands
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The Aleutian Islands and the Alaskan peninsula are shown in this image acquired by the MODIS on the Terra satellite, on May 25th, 2006. The Aleutians are a chain of more than 300 small volcanic islands forming an island arc in the Northern Pacific Ocean. They extend about 1,200 miles westward from the Alaskan Peninsula. Nearly all of the islands are part of Alaska, but at the extreme western end of the archipelago are the small, geologically-related, but remote Komandorski Islands, which are considered part of Russia.
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This zoom video starts with a wide view of the Milky Way and ends with a close-up look at a spectacular group of young stars — the open star cluster NGC 3766 in the constellation of Centaurus (The Centaur). Very careful observations of these stars by a group from the Geneva Observatory using the Swiss 1.2-metre Leonhard Euler Telescope at ESO's La Silla Observatory in Chile have shown that 36 of the stars are members of a new and unknown class of variable star.
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Hello, everyone.
My love of Star Trek goes all the way back to the early seventies, when I was a little girl. I was one of those fans who found the show when it was in its first round of syndication. It was on five nights a week around 5 or 6 PM and I never missed an episode. My brother was also a big fan and we usually watched it together and we would talk about the show all the time.
There was so much about TOS that I loved, but for me the heart of the show was always the incredible chemistry between Kirk, Spock, and McCoy.
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I am currently working on this project with Tyler Hambrick from Georgia (smokeyandthebanditmodels.com) and Greg Vassar (AKA The Minnesota Bandit). We have now purchased a trailer just like in the movie. The Trailer is going to be restored to look like Snowman's Trailer in Smokey & The Bandit. It is currently getting some welding work done on it at
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