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Good question, Llewellenbruce. Maybe the meat loaf is actually expiring.
It's been in there so long that it's now walking on it"s own.How on earth did Garfield manage to miss it? He's slipping up!!
After "Bat out of Hell" what else could he do?
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Don't let your meat loaf….
I wonder how much grey hair a meatloaf has to grow before it's able to retire? On second thought maybe I don't want to know!
Is that a shot at meatloaf? One of my favorite foods!
I find today's Garfield absolutely hysterical!!! Love it! Just cleaned out my fridge for Monday morning garbage day. Found a few things, not sure what they were, but I know, there was no meatloaf!! :-)
Loaf's so old ..so fuzzy…
Didn't know whether to eat it or buy it a license and take it for a walk…
Is it a shy and retiring meatloaf? Maybe that's why it was way in the back.
…i dont understand this one…can someone explain?
Ok, Perhaps the rest of the food thinks the meatloaf is retiring since Garfield is at the door, and all the food in there that Garfield isn't going to eat gets to stay for a little while longer. That's why they are giving meatloaf a going away party. That's the only thing I can think of for an explanation.
This is the ultimate going away, like 'Soylent Green' going away. Remember the movie Soylent Green?
Elaina: The meatloaf is so old it has reached retirement age. Simple as that.
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Human Menopausal Gonadotropin (hMG) combines both LH and FSH and includes the medications Repronex, Pergonal, and Metrodin.
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Eat: The Caron Freeride Café, at the top of the famous Cime Caron cable car, serves up delicious fare from the Rhone Alps like Tartiflette, a potato gratin with reblochon cheese and bacon. It also has one of the best views in France stretching from Mont Blanc to the mountains just outside Milan, Italy. Say hello to JP, the owner of the Caron Freeride Café.
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Bed Bugs: What's Your Plan?
These night time visitors are showing up in more homes and businesses. Could yours be next?
Bed Bugs Don't Discriminate
Social and economic distinctions don't matter to bed bugs. Infestations can happen anywhere.
The typical bed bug is small, usually less than a quarter-inch long, and it is brown or reddish brown in color.
Because the bed bug is a relatively flat insect, it can crawl into a wide variety of crevices in close proximity to humans. Mattresses, seams in bed linens and upholstery are favorite haunts along with spaces behind wood trim, inside electrical boxes, in floors and behind wallpaper. And once they're in, they multiply quickly. A female can lay 10-20 eggs per week, which translates to 500-1000 hungry bed bugs per year. The increase in the number of bed bug infestations is likely spurred by domestic and international travel. And the number of cases is on the rise.
Infestations can happen anywhere! What can you do to reduce your risk?
- Routinely inspect rooms for bed bug activity.
- Inspect all areas within 3-5 feet of where people sleep or relax.
- Inspect behind picture frames, light fixtures and any other mounted furnishings.
- Avoid clutter.
- Vacuum all rooms regularly.
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Everything you wanted to know about bed bugs (but were afraid to ask)
What do bed bugs look like?
Adult bed bugs are about the size, shape, and color of an apple seed. They are oval shaped, flat, and about 1/4 inch in length. Nymphs are translucent and are about the size of a pinhead. Eggs are the size, shape, and color of a half grain of rice.
What is the likelihood my building or home will get bed bugs?
For any multifamily property or hospitality building, it's not a question of if you can get bed bugs, but when. Single family homes are also at risk.
How do buildings get bed bugs?
Bed bugs are brought in either on people, including clothes and belongings, or on furniture.
What risk is there for expansion of the infestation once a building has bed bugs?
Studies show that female bed bugs migrate away from their host if left uncontrolled. This often leads to infestations in adjoining rooms or units. Infested rooms or units may not report seeing bed bugs. Over 30% of people living with bed bugs don't realize they are being bit. It is common for people to be hesitant to report having bed bugs for fear of embarrassment, eviction, and the stigma of being unclean.
If someone is in an infested room, can I just move the person to another room?
No. Most likely the bedbugs will move with them. The bed bugs are living or hiding in their belongings. Bed bugs left behind can migrate to other rooms for a blood meal, and they can live up to 9 months while waiting for their next blood meal.
Can I replace the mattress or other furniture to solve the problem?
That can help, but without treatments, the new items will rapidly become reinfested by bed bugs that are living in the walls, cracks and crevices, etc. Bed bugs are frequently spread when someone moves infested furniture out of a room without encasing the items in heavy gauge plastic. Bed bugs frequently reinfest buildings through reintroduction of infested items from a dumpster. Render anything thrown away unusable or take it directly to the landfill. See, Preparing for Beg Bug Treatment, for more details on how to be proactive.
Can I take care of them myself?
We caution against the use of over the counter products, as nearly 90 percent of bedbugs are genetically resistant to common household insecticides. Only professionals can access the products and training required to control bed bugs.
Will they come back?
Yes, they could. A repeat infestation can occur just like the original infestation.
How can I prevent or reduce the likelihood of getting a bed bug infestation?
- Avoid used furniture. If that's not possible, carefully inspect used furniture before it is brought in.
- Inspect units with new tenants or with frequent turnover (such as hotel rooms) on a regular basis.
- Ask your tenants to avoid visiting or allowing anyone that has a known bed bug infestation in their home to visit your property or home until they have successfully eliminated the bed bug infestation in their own home
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Almost everything can be salvaged. Most furniture and clothing can be treated.
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Tuesday, 19 July 2011
Eileen Grimshaw's new fella has been cast in Corrie
Eagle-eyed Coronation Street fans will recognise the actor as he's already been in Corrie when he appeared as one of the firefighters in the live 50th anniversary episode.
15 comments:
Cast as what? Her son? (Yet another recycled soap star).
- 19 July 2011 at 16:48
Here's hoping he's: employed, not a criminal, straight (because she is), not a momma's boy, addiction free, kind, not likely to hit on (or kidnap) Rosie, tall enough to stare down Owen and let Eileen wear heels, and gets on with Steve & Lloyd. Bonus if he rescues Emily from the cupboard.
- 19 July 2011 at 16:56
- scifiaddict86 said...
It would be interesting if they still had him be the fireman who was there that night it would be interesting to see his reaction to everyone.
- 19 July 2011 at 17:11
- Tvor said...
Yes scifiaddict, i think that's a great tie-in if he's one of the same firemen from that night. Oooh, Paul you say? I bet he is, the fireman that was primary in Molly's rescue attempt was Paul, i remember him telling her that.
- 19 July 2011 at 17:33
- Fat Brenda said...
Two words loveys: As if!
He wouldn't look twice at her!
She gets on me flamin' wick!
- 19 July 2011 at 18:20
- Chewy said...
I think he is playing the very same fireman :D It's a great little link :D
- 19 July 2011 at 22:20
Really? Seriously, really?
I totally agree with Fat Brenda, he wouldn't look twice at Eileen. He's far too young & good looking for her.
- 20 July 2011 at 00:28
- IamSimon said...
Paul Clayton...Paul Connor...and now another Paul!
- 20 July 2011 at 00:47
- Kim Colby said...
Not sure about Eileen's supposed age in Corrie but in real life ages she's 2yrs older than him, basically not enough difference to matter once you're out of your teens.
I like Eileen and I reckon she deserves a bit o' luck on the man front....just hope he treats her right and it doesn't end up as yet another ho hum storyline about abuse or cheating. Fwoah.....way to go Eileen, he's a bit of alright :o)
- 20 July 2011 at 03:37
- Fat Brenda said...
You wouldn't think that if you had to work with her like I used to! She was a cruel woman! Never bought the biscuits but always ate 'em!
- 20 July 2011 at 08:30
Why does Eileen need a man? I'd like to see her back at the Cabby's..3 way partership with Lloyd and Steve..they were great together ... the banter and jibes back and forth-loved it.I don't think she fits in at the faktry and seems to be relegated to one-line put-downs..that's it. Also..I'd like to see her show Sean and crew the door..they've just taken over and really seem to be very boring right now IMO. I can't really see Violet, who was so against Sean even seeing his kid, suddenly just hands him over while she goes through this never ending illness. We're really supposed to think she's that sick? I'll bet we'll see a custody fight over Dylan not far down the road.
- 20 July 2011 at 12:37
Sorry have to agree AS IF! Eileen is a middle aged moaner. I expect he will just turn out to be one in a long line of losers like the rest. Same old same old
- 20 July 2011 at 15:01
As much as I like Eileen - he seems a bit out of her league. Let's hope she finds happiness she deserves it!
- 20 July 2011 at 19:48
Corrie should bottle the receipe that they have, young fit guys fall for unattractive middle aged women with lived in faces. They could make millions!
- 21 July 2011 at 07:50
I used to enjoy it when Eileen and Gail had a go at each other. Now, you don't see those two at it that much. What we need is for those two and their families to go on a holiday all at the same time. Without realising that both families are at the same caravan site, they suddenly bump into each other where Gail accuses Eileen of spying on her and vice versa. Things get out of hand and they explode with each other. Next day, Gail and her family once again bump into Eileen and her family down by the duck pond. They argue again, and Eileen tells Gail that she is more QUACKERS than those ducks over there. After more arguements, Gail pushes Eileen into the pond and cries in a relaxed mood: 'Well, I think it's time for us to get back to our caravan as I think I felt rain'. 'Mother' (cries David staring at Gail)! 'You're all wet with pushing Eileen in the pond.' 'Well then, it's just a pity that I didn't bring my brolley' cries Gail. 'Well Mother, that wouldn't protect you much from being splashed' cries David . . . @No David, I didn't mean for that reason, i meant so I could have bashed Eileen over the head with it' replies Gail.
- 25 July 2011 at 01:38
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#27597 - 04/28/01 05:57 AM collective nouns
Registered: 04/27/01
Posts: 11
Loc: North Yorkshire, UK
Forgive me if this has been done before - I'm a very new recruit!
For example, a charm of goldfinches, a pride of lions, an exaltation of larks and a gaggle of geese.
#27598 - 04/28/01 06:21 AM Re: collective nouns
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 08/12/00
Posts: 3409
A very warm welcome, Sara, and congratulations on finding your way "below the fold" - these fora(?) are often sadly neglected. I think that this has been discussed before, but I don't care, as it gives me an excuse to repeat that my three favourites are, a lamentation of swans, a murder of crows, and an unkindness of ravens.
#27599 - 04/30/01 08:18 AM Re: collective nouns
Registered: 01/05/01
Posts: 1773
A lick of chocolate p______. [gonna-get-this-into-the-lexicon-anyhow emoticon]
#27600 - 04/30/01 03:11 PM Re: collective nouns
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 01/18/01
Posts: 13858
Dear Sparteye: Why do they have to be chocolate?
Would dill do?
#27601 - 04/30/01 03:46 PM Re: collective nouns
Registered: 02/24/01
Posts: 387
Loc: Hartsville, New York.
Yeah, I usually associate lick with ice cream.
#27602 - 05/01/01 10:20 AM Re: collective nouns
Registered: 05/01/01
Posts: 28
Loc: Saint Louis, MO, US
A very good online resource for the various faunic(?) collectives is at:
I would lobby here (as I have elsewhere) for "a scrum of reporters," and "a skitch of bicycle messengers." Any other ideas?
[thanks, all, for permitting me a new forum for my semi-mad ramblings] :-)
#27603 - 05/01/01 12:19 PM Re: collective nouns
Registered: 01/05/01
Posts: 1773
the various faunic(?) collectives
Hello, slovovoi. I believe that the term you are searching for is "terms of venery," so-called because they proliferated as the result of a game played by the British aristocracy a century or two ago, when hunting parties began creating collective nouns for the game animals they sought to slaughter. For some reason, the phrase was never simplified to "Venereal terms."
#27604 - 05/01/01 02:33 PM Re: collective nouns
Registered: 05/01/01
Posts: 28
Loc: Saint Louis, MO, US
James Lipton, author of "An Exaltation of Larks" did indeed subtitle his book 'The Venereal Game.'
#27605 - 05/02/01 02:52 PM Re: collective nouns
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 04/03/00
Posts: 10538
Loc: this too shall pass
last summer, a "stranger" dropped by to ask if there was a collective for a group of butterflies. it was agreed that there didn't seem to be one extant, and several good suggestions were forthcoming -- but somewhat later I discussed this with Charlie Elster ("There's A Word For It!") and when I mentioned 'flutter' he proposed 'flutteration', which I thought was just right. too bad the stranger will never see it. (also last fall, there was a book published with the title "What Do You Call a Group of Butterflies? And Other Insects" by Emma Nathan. but I'm not going to order it just to see what she came up with... :)
#27606 - 07/09/01 12:23 PM Re: collective nouns
Carpal Tunnel
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Posts: 13803
Been a while since anybody's posted here.
#27607 - 07/09/01 01:03 PM Re: collective nouns
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 09/15/00
Posts: 4757
A loving of handcuffs.
Oh, sorry, I thought it was corrective nouns
#27608 - 07/09/01 11:51 PM Re: collective nouns
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 03/13/01
Posts: 4189
Loc: Rio Grande, Cape May County, N...
Aw, Faldage, you just wanted to bring up Sparteye's "lick" post again!
#27609 - 07/10/01 04:12 PM Re: collective nouns
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 01/18/01
Posts: 13858
But they melt where they are not supposed to
#27610 - 07/10/01 07:07 PM Re: collective nouns
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 09/15/00
Posts: 4757
How about 'a jones of Mother Superiors'?
oh, sorry, I thought it was collective nuns
#27611 - 07/12/01 04:16 PM Re: collective nouns Anonymous
Aw, Faldage, you just wanted to bring up Sparteye's "lick" post again!
i don't understand her post. "p_____" stands for what?? wwh's subsequent post implies it's "pickles", so i'm not sure i understand the significance of not just spelling it out.
#27612 - 07/12/01 04:29 PM Re: collective nouns
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 10/17/00
Posts: 5400
Loc: rego park
My pudish ex was very angry with me when i used dildoes in (or as dr. bill put it " will dill do"?) in a scrabble game.. as i recall, got a triple word score for it..(one of the d's, so it counted two ways!) and a lick of chocotate p_ n_s_s -- fill in the blanks with vowels... did you really not know that? Obviously you go to the wrong kind of candy stores!_________________________
my other obsession
#27613 - 07/12/01 04:41 PM Re: collective nouns
Registered: 01/05/01
Posts: 1773
My pudish ex was very angry with me when i used dildoes
Oh, man, I almost stopped reading right there and then. Good thing I kept going!!!
#27614 - 07/12/01 05:02 PM Re: collective nouns Anonymous
fill in the blanks with vowels
sheeeshh.. glad i asked
i'll happily admit that at first blush i read that as pansies.
i'm still not entirely sure i understand the intrinsic* value of the confection you're suggesting, but then again i don't care much for chocolate.
* Atomica helpfully provides the following:
(1)Of or relating to the essential nature of a thing; inherent.
(2)Anatomy. Situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts. Used of certain nerves and muscles.[E.A.]
#27615 - 07/12/01 05:34 PM Re: collective nouns
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 01/18/01
Posts: 13858
"at first blush" was there only one?
#27616 - 07/12/01 06:49 PM "pudish"?
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 03/15/00
Posts: 6511
Loc: lower upstate New York
As in "pudendum"?
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Jacob Lusk chucked "Let's Get It On" at the last minute in favor of "Man in the Mirror"—and we're so glad he did. Not only did Randy Jackson praise him for his convictions, for knowing that the racy tune wasn't right and the righteous tune was, but Jennifer Lopez called his performance "perfect in every way."
Decent praise. But Jacob had already predicted that he wouldn't be in the bottom three tomorrow for singing the Michael Jackson hit "bad" or "wrong."
"It'll be because everybody in America wasn't ready to look at themselves in the mirror," the 23-year-old from Compton, Calif., said.
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Dozens of seniors received hot Thanksgiving style meals Saturday, delivered straight to their door.
The New Jerusalem Baptist Church helps out with meals on wheels, delivering to about 50 seniors a week, but this week's delivery had a Thanksgiving twist.
Members from the church pack into a van and go door to door bringing the seniors a hot plate of food, helping those who may not be able to make it out on their own.
Organizers say they want area seniors to know they're thinking of them during the holidays.
"Sometimes either members can't get to their families or families can't get to them, sometimes it's just a neighbor reaching out saying hey I care about you, I love you and sometimes what should be a joyous time and be not so happy if you don't have people around you, so by us reaching out maybe we can be that person," says Adolphus Sims with The New Jerusalem Baptist Church.
After they delivered meals they served people back at their church from noon until two.
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Davis Farm grows a year older — with style
Davis Farmland has grown into quite the attraction over the last couple of decades, and this summer they have even more to celebrate: the 163rd birthday of the farm in August. Farmland will feature a variety of events throughout the month, culminating "with a boat load of cake" and events on Aug. 29 and 30, said Farmland co-owner Larry Davis.
Larry, brother Doug and their father John run Farmland on Redstone Hill Road and the popular Mega Maze across the street. Hundreds of families travel from across New England to visit both destinations every day, and even the unseasonably high rainfall in June did nothing to dampen Larry's enthusiasm.
"Like everything else, the weather will turn more favorable. I am an eternal optimist. I just hope it's before the end of our season," said Larry Davis.
"Farmland is a unique entity. We have been a working farm in Sterling for seven generations, since 1846. Over the generations we have done just about anything you can do in agriculture in this area. We are now a sanctuary for the world's rarest farm animals. The farming here goes on year-round even though we are only open to the public for just over six months. Most of our animals will live with us for life because they are so rare."
Farmland opened its barn doors in 1996, and has become a family destination from late spring through early fall.
"We're an extensive kids' club of sorts. Everything is here to serve young families to an unparalleled degree," said Davis. The proof is in the services and products made readily available to families, from sunscreen and bug spray to baby wipes and high chairs - free of charge.
"Everything here is built with a 5-year-old child in mind, even the countertop heights. It is the safest public children's spot on earth, as far as we know. You must have a child 12 years old or younger to enter. People are wrist-banded at entry and wristbands must match at the exit," he said.
"Parents of young children are starved of one thing — rest! They can relax at Farmland, grab a cat-nap in an Adirondack chair while their kids have the time of their life."
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birthday celebration month for Larry, Doug, John and the scores of Farmland and Mega Maze "farmers" employed there each season. A "Sizzlin' Summer Fun Night" is set for Aug. 1 from 6-9 p.m. (additional charge, weather permitting); Mike the Music Man will entertain on Aug. 8 and 9; Steve Zany performs magic on Aug. 15 and 16; Rainforest Reptiles are the focus Aug. 22 and 23, and Farmland's 163rd birthday celebration will take place with a variety of special events over the weekend of Aug. 29 and 30. In addition, a Farmland sleepover is planned for Aug. 8 (reservations are required).
"We live here. Farmland is our home, so it's a real pleasure to literally have guests in our home," said Davis.
Davis Farm has long been a part of Sterling's rich agricultural history, and was a working dairy farm until the barn burned down in 1990. A gift of three highland cows from Bolton Orchards gave the family the morale boost it needed to continue farming and inspired them to start an endangered farm animal petting zoo. The rest is history, and the 163rd anniversary of the farm is a reminder to the family of the community's agricultural legacy.
"It celebrates our heritage and the heritage of farming in Massachusetts, which is fleeing," Davis said. "Every single year we are thankful for another birthday. How long will it last? Who knows, but each year brings us one year closer to another generation tending the earth and sustaining a wholesome lifestyle."
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Susan Lucci Slams ABC Chief Over 'All My Children' Cancellation
Veteran actress Susan Lucci has taken aim at ABC chief Brian Frons in her new autobiography for axing legendary soap opera All My Children.
TV bosses announced earlier this year that the longrunning beloved show would come to an end later this month as part of a cost-cutting initiative.
And now Lucci, who has played Erica Kane in the series since it launched in 1970, has blasted executives for ruining the program.
In the epilogue to her new tome, "All My Life: A Memoir," the actress slams Frons and his colleagues for moving the show from New York to Los Angeles and replacing writers to produce "subpar" material.
She writes, "I watched Brian Frons' decisions destroy the production of our show and the lives of people on both sides of the country... An iconic show was losing out to greed... If Brian Frons could show his bosses that he could save the network 40 per cent... he could keep his job even if the rest of us lost ours."
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Today, both of my grandparents died in a car accident. My Mom and Dad thought it would make me feel better to know they were not my real grandparents, because I'm adopted. FML
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Today, I got to Costa Rica for my first vacation in five years. I immediately rented a scooter for the week after checking into my prepaid, no refunds, hotel. On the way back from the rental agency I hit a pothole and broke my leg and ripped the skin off my foot. I'm flying home tomorrow. FML
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Whenever hearing the word "pest" a funny example always comes to mind. Do you recall two famous cartoon characters associated with Looney Tunes where one would antagonize the other to the point of being a nuisance? Do you remember Elmer J. Fudd and Bugs Bunny? Elmer Fudd was a unique character possessing a ton of confidence in thinking he was the greatest hunter on earth while Bugs Bunny was always out there to prove him wrong. What made the story entertaining was every time Elmer Fudd thought he had the upper hand on Bugs Bunny something would go wrong. Though it repeatedly happened over and over Elmer Fudd was determined to destroy his archenemy.
Another interesting part of Elmer Fudd's character is the unusual way he speaks. I guess you might say he has a slight speech impediment which by today's standards would put him into all kinds of therapy from speech to delayed learning. Watching Elmer Fudd chase Bugs Bunny I never really thought about his speech problem. Instead, I thought about how he always failed in trying to catch that rascally little rabbit. Elmer Fudd's unusual way of speaking is what made the cartoon unique. He would pronounce his R's and L's as if they were W's. For example "Watch the road, you pesky rabbit," would sound like: "Watch the woad, you pesky wabbit."
Suddenly, I thought of something while watching a recent Common Council meeting tackle issues such as the pedestrian bridge, city budget and the other pesky little things going on in our city. I thought of how the Common Council meeting reminded me of an Elmer Fudd-Bugs Bunny episode. What if we had a mayor like Elmer Fudd with five Bugs Bunnies representing us? How might you think such problems would be addressed? Would it be any different? Folks, I would like to share with you an episode from our latest Looney Tune meeting. Keep in mind in order to clarify what Elmer Fudd is saying look at the words in parenthesis. It may be a little tricky to read so please take your time. And now, on with the show.
The title of the show: "It Takes a Bwidge (Bridge) to build a City."
Mayor Fudd: What's this? Council deways pwan (delays plan) for bwidge (bridge) in Amsterdam? You can't do this to me you pesky wabbits (rabbits). This could potenshowee (potentially) hold off a $16.5 miwwin (million) job.
Bugs Bunny Council: What's up, Doc? (while chewing on a carrot) Sorry to be pesky little rabbits but we need to know how much it will cost the taxpayer in the city to maintain this bridge.
Mayor Fudd: This is widicuwus (ridiculous) why wowwee (worry) about it when I have twusty (trusty) fwends (friends) handowing (handling) evewything (everything). We need to wook (look) at this pwoject (project) as being a wemarkable (remarkable) gift to the city.
Bugs Bunny Council: Hey Doc, it's not a gift to the city. If it was a gift we wouldn't have to worry about maintaining it. Doc, I'm wondering, didn't this bridge come from taxpayer dollars?
Mayor Fudd: Actuwawy (actually) it is fwom (from) the Twanspowtation (Transportation) Bond Act. But wegardwess (regardless) of where the money is fwom (from) we need to get it done. This wabbit (rabbit) council needs to be vewy (very) vewy quiet and not question me on evewy (every) widdow (little) pwoject (project).
Bugs Bunny Council: But Doc we are talking about a 50-year agreement with the canal corporation. It almost sounds like another mandate from the state. By the way, are we planning to set aside money in the new budget for long-term costs to care for the bridge?
Mayor Fudd: Don't be scwewy (screwy) wabbits (rabbits) evewything (everything) here is twanspawent (transparent). We'll just use money fwom (from) the golf budget and hopfuwee (hopefully) nobody will find out. If you think I'm a twickster (trickster) then see if you can find the twacks (tracks). There's no cowuption (corruption) in this office. Evewything is pwetty (pretty) much squeaky cween (clean) here and I find this whole situation a disgwace (disgrace).
Bugs Bunny Council: But Doc, we're only trying to get some honest information on questions about the bridge. We're not here to be pests; instead, we're here as representatives of the taxpayers.
Mayor Fudd: Hewo (hello)? Are you wistening (listening) to me? You pesky wabbits (rabbits) wiwa (will) never wearn (learn) about who should be wunning (running) the show (followed by Elmer Fudd's laugh "huh-uh-uh-uh-uh.").
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After numerous injuries in recent weeks, it's no wonder that "Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark" has suffered yet another delay. But sources close to the show are citing creative difficulties, not safety issues, as the reason for this latest delay.
Even the show's cast and crew are weighing in on the highly publicized safety problems that have left three actors with significant injuries. In an interview with Variety, actress Jenn Damiano, who stars as Mary Jane Watson, addressed the concerns rather bluntly: "I think everybody knows what they signed up for."
"Being an actor is like being an athlete," added Patrick Page, who plays Green Goblin. "It's a physical thing. If a baseball player gets hit by a baseball, you think, 'Wow, we should really work to avoid that.' But we're not terribly surprised."
Jenny Slattery, one of several assistant stage managers on "Turn off the Dark," added that there are certain aspects of the Spider-Man musical that are definitely alarming, such as the show's reliance on aerial stunts.
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This political, well-calculated statement could be an indicator that the relationship between the two Japanese automakers has cooled since the joint Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S/Toyota GT-86 venture.
"This wasn't a car (BRZ) that we desperately needed. But it was a great engineering exercise, and we manufacture and build it," Lin added.
As it stands, Subaru only receives around 10 percent of the rear-wheel drive sports coupes it builds to sell under its BRZ nameplate. As a part of the deal, however, Subaru received access to Toyota's D4-S direct fuel injection system.
Lin insisted that the deal between Toyota and Subaru is likely a onetime collaboration, though he leaves the door open to another.
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On the Toyota side of things, a redesigned 2014 Corolla is expected to debut at next month's New York International Auto Show. And if the spy photos we've seen are any indication, it could give the new Impreza a run for its money.


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By Mike Casey, Combined Arms Center - Training Public AffairsFebruary 24, 2012
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2012) -- Industry can help the Army of 2020 by providing affordable and seamless training systems, said panelists at the Association of the U.S. Army winter symposium.
The panel on Thursday focused on industry's role in 21st century training that is incorporating live, virtual, constructive and gaming technologies to create a realistic environment.
Col. Robert "Pat" White, deputy commander of the Combined Arms Center - Training, led the discussion about how industry should fill Army training requirements.
"The common theme that we are trying to convey to our industry partners is that filling training requirements has to be affordable," White said.
Panelists remarked that declining military budgets create the need for more efficient systems. They also noted problems with incompatible systems that don't communicate with each other. These stovepipe systems create inefficiencies and difficulties for Soldiers.
"The other underlying theme," White said, "is that filling those training requirements should apply in all of our domains whether it is institutional or operational and whether it is live, virtual, constructive or gaming."
White said the Army can't afford single, stovepipe training systems.
"Show us how we can train at multi-echelons simultaneously," he said."If we could do that, we can provide Soldiers with what they need, and we're going to continue to fight and win our nation's wars."
Another panelist was Nate Godwin, assistant deputy chief of staff, G-3/5/7 at Army Forces Command. He talked about the Army's goal of becoming a seamless organization.
"By 2020, we want to be fully integrated and fully coordinated across the joint, intergovernmental and international realms," he said. "We're not there yet."
Michael Formica, assistant chief of staff of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command G-3/5/7, said industry could help prepare Soldiers by providing training that teaches group problem solving.
"It isn't about a topic," Formica said. "It's about the problem."
The panel discussion opened with White presenting an animated video that featured the avatar of Gen. Robert W. Cone, TRADOC commanding general. The video was created by the staff of the National Simulation Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., in just 48 hours.
Cone's avatar presented remarks from one of the general's earlier talks about the importance of home station training. The Army is returning to home station training after years of relying on the combat training centers to prepare Soldiers for their missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"Realistic home station training and leader development are the keys to adapting the Army as we move forward," said Col. Michael Aid, Department of the Army Training G- 3/5/7. He said commanders will be taking on more responsibilities for training their troops.
Col. Miciotto O. Johnson, director of CAC-T TRADOC Capability Manager -- Virtual, discussed the importance of using gaming technology and other innovations to interest young Soldiers. Those Soldiers are more likely to learn lessons delivered by mobile applications than from field manuals.
"We need to exploit the best technology, and we need to form partnerships with industry," Johnson said.