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Susanne, Thursday, July 3rd, 2008
Throughout my travels around the world I have gotten to experience various holidays that we don't necessarily celebrate in the United States. Since travelling to New Zealand and Antarctica I have seen Waitangi Day and Anzac Day, but my favourite holiday down here so far has been the Mid-Winter celebrations. My family has celebrated mid-winter in the form of Christmas, so it was a wonderful experience to be involved in a different kind of mid-winter festival. Do you participate in any celebrations for mid-winter?
The 2008 mid-winter, also known as the winter solstice, occurs on June 20 in the Southern hemisphere and December 21 in the Northern hemisphere. In Antarctica, this means that the sun is at its greatest angular distance from the equator and we experience the longest night of the year. This also means that the sun will start to return to us, although it will take a few more weeks before we see the horizon again.
A yearly tradition in Antarctica for both the Kiwis and Americans is to celebrate Mid-Winter by having a somewhat formal dinner and celebration. On Scott Base, Chef was busy all day preparing for the eight course meal for that evening. Therese and helpers transformed one of our common areas into a wonderful and comfortable setting in which to laugh and be merry. First we enjoyed numerous platters of hors d'oeuvres including shrimp, venison, crab cakes, and beef.
Once we were seated at the table, there was a huge selection of homemade breads and New Zealand wines. We then enjoyed crayfish bisque, seared venison, and duck with pumpkin and ginger tortellini. Is your mouth watering yet? Throughout dinner there were many toasts to the chef, the crew, and to the people who helped make Scott Base a possibility including three toasts by Lizzie, Therese, and myself. After a mango sorbet palate cleanser, we continued with the main course and my favourite dish, slow roasted pork belly with a delicious accompaniment of garlic mashed potatoes, bacon wrapped beans, and chorizo sausage with apples. To finish off the evening with dessert, chef made a chocolate and hazelnut spring roll and quadruple chocolate mousse with ice cream. As a final cap to the evening, we also had warm brie with rhubarb and lavosh. Everyone was so full, that we sat around the table for many hours afterwards enjoying the warmth of the room and the company of friends.
The following evening, the Americans from McMurdo invited us over for their Mid-Winter celebrations of dinner and dancing. They also did an amazing job on decorations and had ice sculptures made by the carpenters and live acoustic music played by three of the many musicians at McMurdo.
The team of eight chefs and support staff that reside at McMurdo for the Winter prepared a delicious meal of beef and fish accompanied by a huge assortment of vegetables and desserts, all wonderfully arranged and decorated. Of course, there was also plenty of wine to be enjoyed all evening!I am so glad that I was able to be a part of this very traditional celebration. Mid-Winter celebrations go as far back as 1800BC in South America and even earlier for the Egyptians. In more recent times, Mid-Winter has been celebrated by the early explorers with a full dinner and celebrations. As Apsley Cherry-Garrard wrote in his book, The Worst Journey in the World, 'We are very merry - and indeed why not? The sun turns to come back to us tonight and such a day comes only once a year.'
Susanne, Thursday, June 19th, 2008
As a scientist, I am always interested in learning more about how we have discovered so much about the world we live in. One of the best things about living in Antarctica is that I am exposed to so many different types of research that are being conducted down here. I have already learned about bacteria at Bratina Island, seal populations at White Island, ozone depletion and viruses in the Dry Valley, but one of the most interesting sciences I have seen so far is the measurement of the Earth's magnetic field.
One of Pete's many responsibilities at Scott Base is to maintain the experiments that scientists use to collect data about Antarctica during the winter. I had a rare opportunity to see the huts at Scott Base that Pete uses to do observations of the Earth's magnetic field. Only a few visitors at specific times can go into the huts to see the instruments used to take the measurements. In fact, this equipment is so sensitive that just walking around outside of the huts will change the measurements significantly.
The magnetic observation huts at Scott Base were built during the summer of 1957 by Vernon Gerard, a geomagnetism scientist on Sir Edmund Hillary's expedition. On his blog, Vernon recounts what it was like to build the huts and how Hillary erected a life line leading to the huts for use during bad weather. To this day, Vernon's photo hangs in the hallway of Scott Base in the Winter-over 1957 team photo.
Antarctica provides the perfect environment from which to study the Earth's magnetic field, which is still being thoroughly researched and debated. Reduced interference and the convergence of the magnetic flux lines allow for reliable measurements. The angular change as the Magnetic South Pole shifts its position is more easily measured when located nearby. The Magnetic South Pole is the point at 90 degrees to the Magnetic North Pole and is where the magnetic field lines are completely vertical. The Earth's magnetic field is produced by movement within the Earth's molten iron core and the direction and intensity of this field changes according to the external impact of solar wind activity. The magnetometer at Scott Base is used to measure these changes of the magnetic field. This data, along with similar data from a network of magnetic observatories, gives scientists a better idea of what is happening in Space and with the Sun. Solar storms produce magnetic anomalies which cause auroras and degradation of radio communications.
Measuring the magnetic field around the Earth is not a new science to Antarctica. During Borchgrevink's Southern Cross Expedition of 1898, Louis Bernacchi served as the physicist and astronomer, a position he also held a few years later for Scott's Discovery expedition. Bernacchi was the first person to have collected a year of magnetic observations from Cape Adare.
Bernacchi likely used an Eschenhagen magnetometer to take measurements; examples of this type of instrument can still be seen at the Scott Base magnetic observation huts. Some of the first buildings to be constructed at Hut Point during the Discovery expedition were two huts used for magnetic observations. These are mentioned repeatedly in subsequent reoccupations of the huts, both by Scott and Shackleton. At one point Shackleton even attempted to burn them down as a signal to the nearby Nimrod. Shackleton's Nimrod expedition was also involved in geomagnetic observations and Mawson, David, and Mackay became the first to discover the magnetic South Pole on 16 January 1909.
Lifetimes are spent studying the Earth's magnetic field, but for me it was fascinating to briefly discover the history of magnetic studies in Antarctica. We have learned so much since Bernacchi made his first observations, but we have so much more to discover about this wonderful Earth beneath us. I wonder if Bernacchi knew the substantial contribution he made to an understanding of the Earth's magnetic field or if he knew we still wouldn't have all of the answers yet.
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Susanne, Thursday, June 5th, 2008
Scuba diving is a major part of my life, both personally and professionally, so it's no surprise that I wanted to learn more about the diving operations in Antarctica. As a technical and scientific diver, I understand extreme diving environments and the dangers associated with them, but I was intrigued to see the unique diving challenges of the Ross Sea. Not only are the waters of Antarctica cold (-1.8°C) and deep, they are also very dangerous. The presence of glaciers and sea ice overhead can prevent the diver from accessing the surface in an emergency, and the cold water temperatures can cause breathing equipment to freeze. While there have been lives lost during diving operations in Antarctica, hundreds of dives have occurred since the late 1980s and have led to a better understanding of underwater Antarctic ecology.
Diving in such cold temperatures requires special equipment such as a dry suit and cold water breathing regulators in addition to the normal scuba diving gear. Additional training beyond basic scuba certifications in overhead environments, confined spaces, and ice diving is also necessary. While the training and equipment is time-consuming and expensive, the reward is well worth the effort.
In my quest to learn more about the underwater environment, I discovered that a complex relationship exists between the natural environment and the biological environment. One of the features that I found interesting was the icefalls that form underwater and entrap marine organisms. Sometimes the organism is able to survive until the ice melts, but mostly it becomes food for other scavengers.
Anchor ice is the largest danger for bottom-dwelling organisms, as glaciers and drift ice can crush them or sweep them up off the sea floor. One of my favourite Antarctic species is the sea spider. Sea spiders are in the phylum Arthropod that is the same as spiders, scorpions, and insects. While they are found in waters all over the world, the largest and most interesting species are located in Antarctica. Sea spiders are predators that feed on other bottom dwellers such as anemones and sponges. This unique creature is thought to have existed as late as 450 million years ago, but several fossils have been found from the Jurassic period.
While I truly appreciate getting to see the seals and penguins, the underwater world is more fascinating to me. I won't get the opportunity to dive while I am here, but I enjoy learning more about Antarctic ecology. Surely the early explorers knew that there was a diverse and wonderful world that existed right underneath them, but I don't think they would ever have imagined the biological beauty that thrived beneath their vessel as they sailed into McMurdo Sound. Similar to how we peer over the edge of the shoreline in the summer to see the colourful starfish and sea urchins, I envision the men from Scott's party walking down from Discovery Hut along the edge of the sea and pondering what lies beneath.
Therese, Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
Climate change is a subject on many people's minds these days and something often discussed at Scott Base. There are always lots of different views with some scientists even saying we need to factor in that this warming may be part of a natural warming/cooling cycle which has been occurring for millions of years. But while there are many views we all recognise humans have played a major part in contributing to the 'Green house' effect and we are all committed to doing what we can to help combat climate change.
People often ask us do we notice any difference in Antarctica - mainly because the continent is an important regulator of global climate and used as a global barometer to what is happening to the world. On a personal level it's really hard to comment - mainly because we have been here for a couple of months and we are currently in the middle of the Antarctic winter that means pretty much 24 hour darkness. And as we all know climate change trends tend to be taken over years if not decades.
Interestingly enough we have been told the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula has, over the past fifty years, been one of the most rapidly warming parts of the planet. There is also statistical evidence that there is a warming trend at Scott Base over the past 50 years. Scott Base is probably the only place in Antarctica that has been consistently recording daily weather statistics using the methodology and types of instruments for that length of time. Pete de Joux, who is responsible for weather observations at Scott Base, says that the data shows a definite pattern of warming: 1° Celsius increase in mean temperature over 50 years. Previous warming phases on Earth saw a rate of change of approximately 4° Celsius over 1,000 years. This means that the rate of change at Scott Base is significant. Check out the British Antarctic Survey's website for their views on climate change as well as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change website (the IPCC were recently awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 along with Al Gore for their work).
There are also indications of changes in climatic conditions at the early polar expedition bases. Over the past five years, the Antarctic Heritage Trust has seen some identifiable changes at the bases particular at Captain Scott's base at Cape Evans. During the past three or four years Captain Scott's base has at times, been almost completely buried by snow drift and the Trust's conservation teams have regularly removed between 75 - 100 cubic metres of snow at the beginning of each summer season before they even begin conservation work. This is a new phenomenon and we are told this was almost unheard of a decade ago.
With the base being buried in snow, it brings a number of problems. Snow loading has caused structural damage in the stables that housed the expedition's ponies. Other issues include snow and ice build-up – as the snow forms layers the weight compresses the snow, and when combined with freeze/thaw cycles, the bottom layers turn to ice. Each season the combination of snow and ice creates a mini glacier that pressurises the southern side of the building causing buckling and warping.
In 2003/04 the warmer temperatures caused the snow and ice to melt, flow under and into the building then refreeze. That caused some major damage to the building – both internally and externally. The good news is this season the Trust's team of conservation carpenters installed a waterproof membrane along the entire southern and eastern exterior walls to waterproof the building to prevent this from happening again. The Trust has also been working with a team of experts from around the world on the issue of snow and ice build up. Permits are now in place and this coming summer the team will implement some long term solutions to alleviate and minimise the snow build up.
Back here at Scott Base we all pitch in and do what we can and we are committed to reducing our environmental footprint. Being in such a pristine, remote place brings home to you on a daily basis what impacts we all have on the environment.
Water and energy usage are monitored and discussed at weekly base meetings, with heating and lighting adjusted regularly for maximum efficiency as the external temperature drops, or different areas of the base come in and out of use. To conserve fuel, the walls of the base are heavily insulated and heat is harnessed from the exhaust of generators to help with heating. All waste is sorted for recycling, prior to being packed for return to New Zealand and appropriate disposal. Trips out into the field are rigorously monitored for impact on the environment. All waste, including human waste, is packed and returned to Scott Base. Various safety measures are used to prevent contamination of the environment, including using spill trays when refuelling vehicles to ensure no fuel leaks on the ground. Even the snow from a spilled cup of tea is shovelled up and removed back to base.
This may seem over the top, given how few humans exist in this vast landscape and how quickly the climate seems to erase human evidence, as well as an interesting contrast with our work on the AHT project that aims to prevent specific human evidence from being erased. But we feel we're in a position here to achieve minimum environmental impact on a small scale, which will hopefully influence larger scale efforts throughout the rest of the world.
From the Team at Scott Base (with thanks to Fiona and Al at the Christchurch office in New Zealand for providing the information on climate change at the huts).
Posted in Antarctica, Climate & weather, Climate change, Conservation, Environment, Scott Base
Susanne, Thursday, May 8th, 2008
The winter has officially begun to set in and we are running out of light. The sun has stopped rising and setting on the horizon and at the moment we have about four hours of twilight. The lack of light not only makes working outside difficult, it also means that we won't be able to leave the base on any overnight trips. So, in order to have one last trip off base, we decided to spend a night on top of White Island.
Approximately 15 miles long, White Island was originally located and named by Scott's Discovery Expedition, the name based on the fact that only a few edges and peaks are visible through the snow. This is in contrast to Black Island, just to the West, which only has a small covering of snow.
A group of eight, including myself, set out for White Island early Monday morning in the Hagglunds lovingly known as H3 and H4. The route out to White Island was marked with flags for most of the drive, but once we reached the edge we were on our own. Dan, the Field Support Coordinator and our trip leader, fearlessly led the way up the ridges and over the frozen crevasses.
Along the top of the ridge we stopped to climb Mount Henderson, a small but interesting mound that looks over the south side of the island. Once we continued on, we broke through the cloud coverage and travelled up to Mount Nipha. This climb was definitely the highlight of the trip! The sun was low on the horizon over the clouds and displayed the most beautiful orange and pink tones that I've seen since we arrived.
Once we descended, we decided to camp at the base of Mount Nipha for the night. Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal of rice and hot curry courtesy of Chef Dan, which was much better than dehydrated food packets! The outside temperature was about -25ºC (without the wind chill factored in) and after a restless night of sleeping in the polar tents, I had a hearty breakfast of tea, oatmeal and apples. Shortly afterwards we packed up the camp and headed home to our Scott Base colleagues who were enjoying the quiet base in our absence. The White Island fam trip (familiarisation trip) was a wonderful break and a great way to say our final goodbyes to the sun over the clouds. I wonder if Scott and his crew felt the same way when the sun finally set the last time for them.
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The Water Park in Rhodes is considered to be the biggest in Europe having millions of tourists each year. Situated in the popular resort in the island, Faliraki, this park can be easily accessed from all surrounding places.
There are remarkable and spectacular rides here, unique splash pools other than water slides. There are also snack bars and souvenir shops inside the premises of the water park.
This park has 35 certified life guards. There are also provision of shower and changing facilities here.
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The Water Park has been amazingly designed with some of the latest facilities. There are also high class rides along with top quality services offer total fun for all age groups. There are life vests for the children without any charges. The Water Park souvenir shop also offers makes of sun care and beauty products for its visitors along with Water Park T-shirts, caps and towels.
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The Aggies competed in all four sets but UALR tallied more kills (64-61), more blocks (10-8), more digs (65-56) and a higher hitting percentage (.252-198) to defeat NM State in front of its home crowd. Senior outside hitter Lauren Loerch marked a team-high 18 kills and senior middle hitter Desiree Scott added 11 kills to give their team the opportunity to stay in the match.
Senior middle Preslie Alexander added nine kills and a .400 hitting percentage, while senior Ciara Brown, who posted 30 assists, split the setting duties with sophomore Taylor Livoti, who posted 22 assists. Senior libero Stephanie Ziegler tallied 18 digs on the night, as Loerch was just one dig away from a double-double.
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Hope he gets paid nicely from the O's the Pirates are fools if they don't spend the money and sign this man AJ deserves just as much credit as the pitching coach Ray Searage for getting that rotation turned around AJ is a leader
- paperlions - Dec 14, 2013 at 10:04 AM
Hard to re-sign a guy when he won't discuss a contract because he hasn't yet decided if he wants to play next year or not.
Considering the O's apparent budget crunch, it would seem unlikely they could sign him since he's likely to command at least $12M on a one-year deal and probably closer to $15M.
- simjef - Dec 13, 2013 at 8:55 PM
I remember when the Orioles tried to get him once before,also he would add some stability to the rotation
- mmeyer3387 - Dec 13, 2013 at 9:10 PM
You are right, clearly the Orioles need pitching.
- steelers88 - Dec 13, 2013 at 9:02 PM
I really hope the Pirates can resign him. He would fit well in Baltimore because he lives so close to the city. However I don't I'm not sure he wants to go back to the AL East and pitch in a hitters ballpark again. But if this is the end I wish you well AJ. it's been one HELL of a ride. You will truly be one of my favorite Pirates. Thank You AJ for helping to turn the Pirates around.
- yournuts - Dec 13, 2013 at 10:01 PM
AJ, don't go back to the American League. Stay with the Bucs. You did a wonderful job with the Pirates and you will succeed in Pittsburgh.
- pisano - Dec 14, 2013 at 12:30 AM
He'll get lit up again in the AL if he comes back. If he's smart he'll stay in the NL, either that, or retire.
- benrob99 - Dec 14, 2013 at 10:31 AM
If the Bucs would even come CLOSE to fair market value AJ would already be signed. Instead they'd rather screw around with bums like Volquez.
- jimmymarlinsfan - Dec 14, 2013 at 11:45 AM
Being that my cousin is AJ's best friend on the team, it's either Pittsburgh or retirement to spend time with family.
- thepittsburghkid - Dec 14, 2013 at 2:55 PM
Yeah, your cousin is Jeff Locke. I hope that's still true.
- jimmymarlinsfan - Dec 15, 2013 at 12:41 AM
Why would it not still be true? Do bloodlines magically change?
- ravensdac - Dec 14, 2013 at 8:05 PM
Considering his wife is from baltimore and he lives here in monkton in off season, him signing here would extend his career and let him be with family. So….tell your cousins best friends cousin, wrong.
- jimmymarlinsfan - Dec 15, 2013 at 12:44 AM
If he signs with Baltimore, it's because they make him he can't refuse…which would mean over the top…and I don't think the orioles go there….that's the baseball fan in me though
- thepittsburghkid - Dec 15, 2013 at 1:00 PM
I meant the information regarding AJ being true.
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Pikes Peak Community College is adding a new associate dean position due to growth and Strategic Plan goals to improve student experiences and outcomes within the division(s) and PPCC.
The Associate Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences shall work under the direction of the Division Dean and shall assist the Dean by providing leadership in and management of division operations. The Associate Dean shall represent the division to the broader instructional environment, while conveying the policies of the College and implementing those policies within the division. The Associate Dean shall maintain commitment to quality instruction, the primary objective of the institution.
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The Associate Dean will be responsible for the following disciplines within the division: Anthropology, Counseling, Early Child Education, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Social Work.
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• Make recommendations to the Dean on the retention, dismissal, or probationary status of faculty and staff according to prescribed policies and procedures, as assigned.
• Actively encourage the use of emerging learning-centered processes by faculty members in division.
• Supervise the recruiting, interviewing and hiring of appropriate regular and adjunct faculty, classified staff, APT and others within the division, as delegated by the Dean.
• Operationalize division advising processes.
• Operationalize the activities of the division related to retention, marketing and recruiting, as appropriate.
• Address and resolve student concerns, in accordance with college policy and procedure.
• Evaluate faculty and staff and participate in classroom observation, as assigned.
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• Assist the Dean with enrollment management.
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• Assist the Dean with the planning and management of the physical facilities assigned to the division.
• Assist the Dean in the development and management of agency contracts, as assigned.
• In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities included herein, Pikes Peak Community College administrators are responsible for certain general duties and responsibilities listed in the Pikes Peak Community College Policy Manual and the Pikes Peak Community College Educational Procedures manual.
• All other duties as assigned by the Division Dean.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a discipline which falls within one of the Division programs
• Three years of teaching experience in higher education
• Two years of successful administrative or leadership experience in higher education
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population
• Master's degree or doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in a discipline which falls within one of the Division programs
• Four or more years of teaching experience in higher education
• Three or more years of successful administrative or leadership experience in higher education
• Demonstrated understanding of the community college mission
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, grow and assess a rigorous and relevant curriculum
• Demonstrated experience with supervising interdisciplinary faculty and managing interdisciplinary programs
• Demonstrated progressive leadership ability and successful record of innovation
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to embrace change in the ever-changing environment of higher education
SALARY is $5,416.67 per month
Full-time administrative positions receive paid annual leave, sick leave, group health and life insurance with College cost participation and State retirement program.
In order to apply, interested candidates must do so on-line at http://employment.ppcc.edu [1]. For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2013.
Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered. Interviews will be conducted in-person. Travel reimbursement is afforded for this position, up to a maximum of $400.00. Please see Application Process below.
Pikes Peak Community College reserves the right to withdraw or change "position availability" based on unanticipated budget constraints or other non-specified reasons it deems relevant.
The State of Colorado must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. If hired, the applicant will be required to provide documents to show identity and authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired. All finalists must submit to and successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.
Those hired will be required, at their expense, to have official transcripts sent within sixty (60) days of the date of hire to Pikes Peak Community College's Human Resource Services from those institutions that support degree(s) that were conferred upon them.
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If I dont like someone then I'll just call them a liberal! That will teach them!
So if you hire a good staff that gets support from the community resulting in student success, you are a drunk? Your careless accusations are a true testament of why your complaints fall on deaf ears. I feel very sorry for Mr. Drake's family that has to endure reading your dribble.
Ok I wasn't sure after your 52nd post about how you were going to move from Huntsville if you were really serious.. Now I think I can. I hate to burst your bubble but deconcentration of public housing is a federal not local mandate. If you want to avoid having to mingle with those not in your targeted income bracket, you may think about moving to Sweden.
"Battle said the development will generate liquor, lodging, sales and property tax revenues estimated at $2.3 million a year. At that rate, the city's investment in the garage would be repaid in five years, he said"
Do you just rant or do you read?
Amen, homewooder.
How little we remember 3.5 months ago when all of us were in the dark and Huntsville utility workers were out in 24 hour shifts at a time for almost 2 weeks. I am convinced some just complain to hear themselves, just buy one less pack of smokes or gas station biscuit each month. I promise your body won't go into shock.
Loretta also never faced a $15 MILLION deficit either... stick that in your pipe and smoke it.
Here's a cookie for you.
Agree to disagree. : )
The administration at City Hall is cleaning up the streets. Thank you, Tommy Battle.
*crickets* (yawn......)
Hey retired2x,
Your increase is merely subsidizing your cost of living increase. Dont go out buying that new beamer just yet. :)
Good rational, iman. No seriously, that makes it COMPLETELY ok to kill someone over.
This is the workings of a rookie state senator that is more interested in grandstanding than actually proposing something that makes sense. The Housing director appointment is certainly a delicate issue and but ultimatly that person is obligated to do what the federal goverment requires them to do.
If you are upset about the HHA purchasing property around you then buy a house in a neighborhood they cant afford. Chomp on them apples-
The players DO benefit financially.. although I am not sure how much. They are seniors no longer playing for their respective schools and are not subject to the same guidelines as say, a lowerclassman, who is set to return next year. As for why they keep coming to Parkway Place?... if anything, this was probably already scheduled after the BCS champioship game. However, it probably doesnt hurt that the community has shown so much interest in the last couple of weeks to Cody, McClain etc..
Dont know that I'd care standing in line that long for anyone than the Almighty himself.
Regardless, RTR!
Tennessee: Where even the coach of the worst ACC team is unwilling to fall on this grenade.
Your mayor has just been sentenced to prison. Jefferson county is billions of $$$ in debt. The crime rate (especially around Legion Field) is horrendous..... and YOU want to build an f'ing dome to host an international event?? I think a dump from a caged animal from the B'ham Zoo sounds more appealing than your idea.
Thanks for that post, Buzz Killington. But just so you dont loose any sleep tonight, I have checked the weather in Texas and it appears they are ice free. Hitting the roads early shouldnt be a problem for them.
Every comment you have made on this story indicates to me you are either a wholeheartidly devout Regions customer (which I highly doubt is the real motive), a current employee on the bottom rungs of managment that is convinced drinking the company koolaid and defending the culture (while not hounding your friends and neighbors for useless accounts every other month for GMG weeks) will get you ahead quicker--- if this is the case then it is probably obvious to everyone around you what you are doing and after a while the stinch of the a$$ you have been kissing will become overwhelming that no one will have anything to do with you because you are now 'that guy.' Or............ you are BILL RITTER HIMSELF..... DUN- DUN- DUN!!!!!
I'll be eager to hear your words of corporate wisdom or a sarcastic one liner-