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Reforming Our Church
by Paul Schallhorn
Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) is about to change.This year, LCC's three districts meeting in convention called on Synod to restructure. In other words, they're asking LCC to change the way it's built. What exactly we look like in the end depends to a large extent on what ideas members of LCC like you suggest.
The task of making sense of everyone's ideas and of providing a detailed new structure for consideration falls to the Commission on Constitutional Matters and Structure of Synod (CCMS). Ever since LCC became an autonomous church body in Canada 25 years ago, the CCMS has been asked to monitor how we are constituted and whether or not the structure we have in place is serving us well as a Synod. Up until now there have been only a few revisions to our structure in our church's history—some major, like revamping whole sections of our Handbook, and some minor, like changing the wording and thrust of certain Synodical bylaws.
But within the last two years, we have seen an unprecedented mandate for change. We saw it in the 2014's Synodical Convention as well as at this year's three District Conventions: LCC members are speaking with one voice, saying that our structure is broken—especially when difficulties in one District can threaten the life of the whole national church body.
You may wonder how this came about. Back in 1988, those gathered in Winnipeg who attended our constituting convention voted to use the existing constitution of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) as the framework for how we would structure ourselves north of the border. The LCMS' constitution was intended for a much larger Synod than ours, but since there was nothing better for us to use at the time, many thought we could just tweak it over the subsequent years to fit our much smaller Synod. Those revisions started as soon as the early 1990s. Numerous taskforces were struck to recommend such changes to the following LCC Synodical Conventions.
Over time, however, it became evident that we had a large problem with respect to our structure: we were not really living out our constitution in practice. We were living less like a Synod of those "walking together" in unity, and more like a federation of separate Districts—just as we had under our time within the LCMS. So what were we to do? Change our practice to fit our constitution, or change our constitution to fit our practice? Previous commissions asked that very question of Synod with little response; the issue was just not deemed important enough to deal with.
That is, it didn't seem important until now. With the recent struggles of two of our three Districts, the need to answer that question has been highlighted in a dramatic way. The CCMS is working in earnest to recommend a new structure for LCC, to be voted on at the next Synodical Convention in 2017—a new structure with the ability to meet all of our needs from the grassroots up to the Synodical level. Following approval by Synod's Board of Directors, the 2017 Convention may take place in October rather than June to coincide with the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. What an exciting time that would be as we would possibly reform our Synod's structure at the same time!
To bring this plan to fruition, we as the CCMS will engage the services of a restructuring consultant as well as some advisors from each District who will help guide us through this process. Part of that process will involve you: we need the feedback of local churchgoers to help us determine the best plan forward towards a better and stronger Synod. Never in our church's history has there been this kind of opportunity for your voice to be heard. Plan on taking advantage of this significant opportunity by already praying about what you will share with our commission. You have the ability to make a meaningful impact on how we walk together as a Synod.
Never in our church's history has there been this kind of opportunity for your voice to be heard. Plan on taking advantage of this significant opportunity by already praying about what you will share with our commission. You have the ability to make a meaningful impact on how we walk together as a Synod.
Over the coming months we will report to you on our progress through The Canadian Lutheran to keep you in the loop. Please pray for us as the CCMS because the scope of this restructuring plan for LCC is daunting and what we are setting in place will perhaps direct us as a Synod for decades to come. But above all, pray to the Lord of the Church to help us move forward in the best way possible to seek and to save the lost among our communities and provinces and country and world!
Rev. Paul Schallhorn is Secretary of Lutheran Church–Canada's Board of Directors and Secretary of synod's Commission on Constitutional Matters and Structure. For more info on the CCMS and its current members, see this story.


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How We Embody the Yoga Sutras
Further explorations — integrating EmbodiYoga and the 8 Limbs
It's one thing to understand something with the mind, quite another to know it with the body. Currently enrolled in EmbodiYoga Advanced Teacher Training, I decided to write about embodiment weekly, at a minimum, to document the process and hopefully make others curious about it. If you haven't already, read last week's post here. It details concepts that will be useful for today's post. And be sure to view all posts in the series here to get a bigger picture of this amazing practice.
Today I attempt to merge aspects of embodiment, the mind, and the concepts of EmbodiYoga with the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. If you are unfamiliar with the Yoga Sutras, specifically the 8 Limgs of Yoga, go here. I'm writing weekly about the 8 limbs too. It's totally fine if you call me a yoga geek. I already know. Yoga nerd?
So, we know that embodiment is direct perception of the body, and that EmbodiYoga takes it further by incorporating somatics, embryology and yoga into one discipline.
I'm beginning to see it as an evolution of my yoga, as well as foundational as I incorporate basic yet profound aspects of the practice into my daily existence. I'm envious of yogis who can twist into beautiful shapes, stand on one hand and look pretty doing it, but yoga (to me) is much deeper than Instagram challenges.
EmbodiYoga gives me the tools to teach in a different way, and to help students understand their bodies in greater measure — and from a deeper perspective.
EmbodiYoga & The Yoga Sutras
The practice of EmbodiYoga requires attention, intention and decision which lead to absorption (embodiment). Interestingly (though not surprisingly), all of these concepts are also found in the Yoga Sutras 3.1 — 3.5. This portion of the short text outlines the last three limbs of the Sutras, Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation) and Samadhi (absorption, becoming one with the object of meditation).
And the culmination of the three is known as Samyama. Without going too far into this concept, I'd say Samyama is the sum of living ALL of the limbs effortlessly, which leads to embodiment. If you understand the 8 limbs, I'm guessing this makes sense to you too. If not, this website does a great job of breaking these limbs down in more detail.
Okay. Deep breath. You're doing great. You're doing yoga. Consciously breathing is the fourth limb. I am writing about this and you are reading it at the level of the mind. Buuuuuttttttt …..
What about the body?
Yoga is a human practice that involves the human body. Shouldn't we drop it down to the body? Umm, if you don't know the answer, I think yes! The image below is a concept hand drawn (by me), though offered by my teacher, Lisa Clark, Founder of EmbodiYoga. It illustrates and helps us visualize how the concept of embodiment and the 8 limbs mesh.
We are three dimensional beings. We live in a three dimensional world. We exist within horizontal, vertical and saggital planes. Good so far?
A Physical Look at our Planes of Experience
Let that settle in. Stand up. Feel your feet upon the earth. Allow your crown to reach toward the sky. Vertical. Settle shoulders down; feel the collar bones widen across your chest. Horizontal. Take a deep breath. Feel the lungs and belly expand on inhale, gently fall on exhale. Saggital.
A Deeper Dimensional Look at the Sutras and our Human Experience
Attention (3.1): Dharana (concentration) works on the horizontal plane. We focus, concentrate our minds, bodies, energy.
Intention (3.2): Dhyana (meditation) works on the vertical plane. The deeper concentration, the more fully we move into the state known as meditation.
Decision (3.2): also Dhyana (meditation) works on the saggital plane. I see this as the beginning stages of learning to embody — fully inhabit ourselves, mind-body-spirit. Instead of entirely using the mind to ascertain our experience, we begin to use the body itself.
Absorption (3.3): Samadhi (one with object of meditation) unites concentration, intention and decision into one unified whole. Instead of three separate actions, they become a state acheived from those actions. This inner journey reveals all of the subtler aspects naturally. It isn't forced. It happens — though not without consistent work of the practitioner.
Integration (3.4–3.5): Absorption of the concepts become integrated. We become embodied humans with the ability to live in our bodies, with a felt experience of the bodies without using the mind at all. I wonder if this is possible in our lifetime. Certainly it was of old yogi sages. And it really is the entirety of what yoga and enlightenment point to.
I'm certain I'll have much more to say on this as the days, weeks and months go by. I'm only entering my fifth of fourteen intensive weekends, so I know I'm only scratching the surface, but I hope I've given you something to ponder.
Until next time, live life fully and embody yourself as often as possible!
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Hi! I'm Heather, a writer and yoga educator from SE Ohio. I share daily-ish here as part of my spiritual practice, and am working on my first book, Yoga Prayers. Download the first 25 pages, A Prelude to Yoga Prayers, for a brief introduction into yoga history and philosophy — and let me know what you think! Yogis, I'm also looking for stories to include in the full version of the book — how you came to yoga, what you're learning, how you're applying the 8 Limbs. Reach out!

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UNESCO Heritage sites
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal
UNESCO has declared 10 World Heritage Sites, 7 inside Kathmandu Valley & 3 outside; Lumbini including Kathmandu Valley are Cultual Heritage & Chitwan National Park & Sagarmatha National Park as Natural Heritage Sites. These seven World Heritage Sites are all amazing man-made wonders still standing majestically – some of them as old as 2500 years.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Lies in the heart of the capital and is popularly known as the Hanuman Dhoka Palace – the Gateway of Hanuman – an ancient seat of Nepalese Royalty. The Palace consists of the huge Royal square imposing a tremendous variety of the temples dedicated to different Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Most of the buildings were constructed from the 15 th – 18 th centuries. The Palace is named after the Hindu Monkey God, Hanuman , and is painted completely red right next to the main entrance (the Golden Gate) of the Palace. He is regarded as the protector of the entire Durbar Square.
Patan Durbar Square
Situated on a little plateau across the river Bagmati river, Patan is only 7.8km south-east of Kathmandu city. This city is considered one of the oldest among the three cities of Kathmandu Valley.
The city was founded in 3rd century by King Veera Dev and has the distinction of being the home of the finest Newari craft. The finest Hindu and Buddhist monuments are scattered around but the most important monuments are in the square or close by.
Other features like the Golden window, the royal bath of Sundaru Chowk, the Taleju Temple, and Keshab Narayan Chowk are worth visiting. The four stupas, located in the four cardinal directions, were errected by Indian Emperor Ashoka the Great.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
This is a unique city located east of Kathmandu at 1,400m above sea level. With an area of 5 sq. kms. this unique city is divided into 24 traditional localities. It was founded by King Ananda Dev in 889 A.D.
Bhaktapur in supposed to have been built in the shape of a conch shell, a scared symbol of Lord Vishnu. The world Bhaktapur means The City of Devotees.
Bhaktapur; at one time an independent city, was ruled by the Malla Kings. They were very religious and gave importance to their artistic heritage which is evident throughout the city. Some of the significant momuments here are:
– The Lion Gate: Built by King Bhupatindra Malla in 17 th century A.D.
– Golden Gate: The main entrance to the famous 55 Window Palace and Royal Taleju. Constructed in 1754 A.D.
– The statue of King Bhupatindra Malla.
– 55 Window Palace: This architectural structure dominates the entire Bhadgaon Durbar Square. It is worth admiring.
– Vatsala Temple.
– Nyatapole Temple.
– Bhairav Nath Temple.
A Buddhist stupa on a western hills of Kathmandu. The 2,500 year old monument is a holy site replete with symbols. The mound represents the four elements of earth, fire, wind and water. The 13 gilded rings of the spire symbolize the 13 steps of the ladder leading to Nirvana, the final salvation. The shrine is bedecked in colorful prayer flags. Pilgrims and tourists pass to Swayambhumath's holy premises through a path of 365 steps.
Close to the stupa is the Dewa Dharma monastery, noted for bronaze icon of the Buddha and traditional Tibetan paintings.
Below are some important dates when pilgrims visit this holy site to take part in religious activities.
Buddha Purnima, the birth of Lord Buddha – full moon day of Baisakh (April-May)
Gunla, the holy Buddhist month, according to Newari calender (August – September)
Kojagrath Purnima (September – October)
Samyak Day of the Magh (January – February) every 12 years!
Boudha Nath Stupa
One of the oldest and the biggest Buddhist monument ever built in the Himalayan Kingdom it is 36m high. The stupa is unique with its three level, mandala style, platforms. The structural features of the stupa is somewhat similar to the Swayambhunath stupa. It was built around the 5 th century A.D.
What Mecca is to the Muslims, this Boudhanath Stupa is for Tibetan Buddhists. Every year thousands of pilgrims flock here from all over the Himalayan region.
During the Buddhist festivals, listed with Swayambhunath above, pilgrims gather to celebrate with great reverance to all Buddhist deities.
Pashupati Nath Temple
Pashupati Nath is considered one of the holiest shrines of all the Hindu temples. It is 6km. east of downtown Kathmandu. The temple has remained the presiding deity of ruling Nepalese Royalty.
The two tier magnificient golden temple, with four triple silver doorways, is a unique example of the Nepalese temple architecture. It is one of the largest Hindu temple complexes in South-Asia with hundreds of Shiva Lingam shrines and icons Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The temple is spread out over a large area.
The main entrance, for Hindu people only, is on the western side. Tourists may peak inside, or go on the other side of the river to have a glimpse of the temple complex from above. During the festival of Shivaratri (February – March) 10,000's of devotees and pligrims (many from India) visit this temple and make ceremonial fires.
Changu Narayan Temple
Situated on a small hillock overlooking the Kathmandu Valley, this temple is 12km. east of Kathmandu. The temple is decorated with magnificent art works in metal and wood. This famous temple was built in the 3 rd century A.D. An inscription opposite the temple tells about a historic event which is the first epigraphic evidence of Nepali history. Some of the important sculptures here are:
– Viswo Roop – 8 th Century A.D.
– Vishnu Vikranta – 8 th Century A.D.
– Vishnu mounted in his vehicle Garuda – the mythical manbird.
– Nara Singh Vishnu in his half human and half lion form.
Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha
Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha, was born in 623 B.C. at the famous garden of Lumbini, which soon became a place of pilgrimage. Among the pilgrims was the Indian Emperor Ashoka, who erected one of his commemorative pillars there. The site is now being developed as a Buddhist pilgrimage centre, where the archaeological remains associated with the birth of the Lord Buddha form a central feature.
Chitwan National Park
At the foot of the Himalayas, Chitwan is one of the few undisturbed areas of the Terai region which formerly extended over the foothills of India and Nepal, with its very rich flora and fauna. One of the last populations of single-horned Asiatic rhinoceros lives in the park, which is also among the last refuges for the Bengal tiger. "Chitwan National Park" was added to Unesco's World Heritage List in 1984. Chitwan is a rich natural area in the Terai, the subtropical southern part of Nepal. The park is inhabited by the rare Asiatic rhinoceros and Bengal Tiger. Besides these, there are many elephants, birds and butterflies.
Sagarmatha National Park
Area: 1148 sq. km.
Established: 1976
Sagarmatha National Park is located to the north-east of Kathmandu in the Kumbu region of Nepal. The park includes the highest peak in the world, Mt. Sagarmatha (Everest), and several other well-known peaks such as Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu, Pumori, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kwangde, Kangtaiga and Gyachung Kang. The park was added to the list of World Heritage Sites in 1979.
The mountains of Sagarmatha National Park are geologically young and broken up by deep gorges and glacial valleys. Vegetation includes pine and hemlock forests at lower altitudes, fir, juniper, birch and rhododendron woods, scrub and alpine plant communities, and bare rock and snow. The famed bloom of rhododendrons occurs during spring (April and May) although other flora is most colorful during the monsoon season (June to August).
Wild animals most likely to seen in the park are the Himalayan tahr, goral, serow and musk deer. The snow leopard and Himalayan black bear are present but rarely sighted. Other mammals rarely seen are the weasel, maren, Himalayan mouse hare (pika), jackal and langur monkey.
The park is populated by approximately 3,000 of the famed Sherpa people whose lives are interwoven with the teachings of Buddhism. The main settlements are Namche Bazar, Khumjung, Khunde, Thame, Thyangboche, Pangboche and Phortse. The economy of the Khumbu Sherpa community has traditionally been heavily based on trade and livestock herding. But with the arrival of international mountaineering expeditions since 1950 and the influx of foreign trekkers, today the Sherpa economy is becoming increasingly dependent of tourism.
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Le bonheur peut être trouvé, même dans les plus sombres de fois, si l'on ne se souvient que pour allumer la lumière. - Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Off topic- trombone
*post by Brooke*
I got a trombone! There was one on craiglist in great condition for a seriously low price. I've been wanting to start some more instruments. Right now I play clarinet, piano, and some violin. The trombone is a lot of fun, it's a very 'quirky' instrument, if you know what I mean.
Anyways, right now I'm practicing a lot, so I won't be on much. I'll try to get a picture of Avery with all my instruments though! :)
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Wow, that's a lot of instruments! A girl at my Guides plays trombone--she says it is fun but challenging.ReplyDelete
Awesome! The trombone is a very cool instrument! Congrats, Brooke :-)ReplyDelete
Wow Brooke that's so cool! Spencer doesn't play the trombone, but she has a trumpet! Good luck learning, it'll be fun I bet! We know you'll be great in no time ;)ReplyDelete
That's awesome that you play all of those instruments. When we tried out all the instruments in band, I could only play the trombone. But then I learned how to play the clarinet :)ReplyDelete
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My Mother tells a story of her brother paying a visit. Her home was the usual chaos of 7 homeschooled children and as she led him through the house, she apologized. "I guess you can see my priorities are pretty messed up." He shook his head. "On the contrary," he replied, "your priorities seem perfectly in order."
My priorities are, as my Uncle once said, perfectly in order. Don't mind me if my house is a bit of a mess, or if I spend an inordinate amount of time shirking my other responsibilities in favor of playing endless rounds of peek a boo with my boy. He's growing, every second. I wouldn't miss it for anything in the whole world.
I keep telling my husband we can stop having babies once we get one that stays a baby. He doesn't think I'm very funny.
Peter is weeks away from a year old and these days I can practically hear the clock ticking when I look into that precious little face of his. This boy is all joy. The honor of being his mother is pure sweetness, yet lately I have been feeling that undercurrent of the bitter with the sweet.
This is the hard part of being a mother: the letting go. It starts with those first few labor pangs, when your body lets go for the first time and that communal life is severed. From then on, each day is a step toward their eventual independence. It's a wonderful grace that the hardest parts are mixed in with the best parts of being a Mama - the pride at each accomplishment. The thrill of watching a child grow into an incredible asset to all of humanity. God knew what He was doing when He gave women the gift of motherhood. It stretches us, challenges us, changes us, grows us, softens us. Even when it hurts us, it keeps us open to more sacrificial love than we ever knew ourselves to be capable of.
These days, I'm soaking it all in. His soft head of dark curls. Those chocolate chip eyes. I'm cheering when he runs through his newly learned tricks - sticking out his tongue on cue, shouting "Mamamamamamaaaa!" and taking a few wobbly steps. I'm stroking that silk soft skin stretched tight over some of the chubbiest little thighs I've ever seen. I'm relishing the near constant nursing that is one of my very favorite parts of mothering these little ones. And I'm thankful for the past 11 months, each day waking up with this precious person wrapped right up in my arms. While I wish the tides of time would just wait a little bit more, I'm grateful for every fast fleeting second that I have with this darling boy.


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admin interfaces - distinguish between those which skin the existing admin or completely replace it
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For example, xadmin, as far as I can tell, does not extend the admin interface, it is a complete replacement.
Grapelli on the other hand, is a skin on top of the existing admin.
I think it's worth distinguishing between to the two, or changing the introductory paragraph to something like "Packages that replace or extend the Admin interface, adding or improving features."
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By rosarior on 2014-08-21 17:07:11 UTC
Thanks for the idea, will do! Pull request welcomed too if you are up to it :)


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The next step in Dentistry.
Implant rehabilitation is now possible without using metal.
What is a zirconium implant?
It is a dental implant which is used to replace one or more missing teeth whose main property is that it is metal-free. Most implants currently used are titanium, and are really effective, they are used since many years ago because of their biocompatibility and perfect osseointegration, but they are made of metal. On the other hand, zirconium that we can now use in both the implants and the cases allows us to get the same results without the adversity of having to use titanium.
We work with CeraRoot implants because they are those who meet all the requirements of quality we seek.
10 reasons to use zirconium implants
- Biocompatibility and integration
Zirconium is completely biocompatible and therefore is possible an optimum osseointegration between the implant and bone.
- Allergies and sensitivities
There is a large number of people with allergies, sensitivities and other skin problems or immune system disorders that contraindicate the use of metal-made implants.
There are diagnostic tests currently available that help us rule out or detect potential allergies and/or sensitivities. One of them is the Melisa test (www.melisa.org)
- Holistic material.
The zirconium implants we use do not alter the energetic meridians . They could be classified as bio-inert.
- Hardness
The long-term success is one of the most important aspects of this system. Implants are designed to withstand masticatory and occlusion forces.
Each implant is specifically designed to replace a tooth in particular, to be as similar as possible to the original biological anatomy, conserving measures in diameter and height our teeth have.
- One piece design
The type of implant we use is called monoblock, which means that implant and abutment are a single piece , so you get an interface that could prevent fracture.
Plus, we avoid the growth of bacteria in the area of the interface, which could lead to a peri-implantitis.
- Single stage surgery
Only one surgery is necessary because the implants are designed to be placed in the same time of extraction, also minimally invasive surgery is possible in cases where there is no infection and have enough remaining bone and can do it without raising gum flaps , incisions or sutures. Also, when tooth loss is earlier in time the implant is placed and no need for a second surgery to unclog.
- Comfort
For the foregoing reasons, the patient will experience a significant increase in comfort and/or convenience to result in long-term success treatment.
- Corrosion resistance
Zirconium is resistant to chemical corrosion and thermal and electrical insulator, this means it is a bio-inert material and helps to keep the adjacent tissues completely healthy.
- Insulators
The absence of electrical conductivity of zirconium makes it more difficult for bacteria to adhere to the implant surface. Therefore hygiene and maintenance of implant prostheses is much simpler.
Recent studies from the University of Minnesota have confirmed the great CeraRoot implants osseointegration. Microscopical histological images show direct contact between bone and implant surface without inflammation or adverse reaction in adjacent tissues.
- Aesthetics
Zirconium is white , so there is no transparency at the level of gum or metal rings in the interface with the gum .


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Who said you can't coin your own term? What is "Boning the Fish"? It's a moment. A defining moment when you know that your favorite TV Show, Celebrity, Movie Series or Music Group has reached its peak. That instant you know from now on...it's all downhill. Some call it a climax of sorts. We call it "Boning the fish". From that moment on things will simply never be the same.
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Betamax - Random Topics
Beta was a technically superior format but the short recording times was it's Achilles Heel. -- Submitted By: (BrewMaster) on August 3, 2009, 8:22 pm
National Football League (NFL) - Random Topics
Completely agree, DolFan. Tagliabue was MUCH better as Commish. -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 3, 2009, 8:22 pm
America's Funniest People - TV Shows
It breaks my heart to say it, but America's Funniest People was a Day One BTF, starting with its premiering by means of a seamless segue from America's Funniest Videos to America's Funniest People (initially called "America's Funniest ... Part 2) with no warning whatsoever that a different show was coming on. Pretty sneaky move there, ABC! The reason it breaks my heart is that this is the only show that someone I know actually appeared on. AFP was doing some "talent taping" in my hometown, and one of my co-workers decided to throw his Christopher Lloyd impression into the ring. As it turned out, there were two Lloyd impressionists present, so AFP taped 'em both at the same go: The two guys walked into the frame, bumped into each other, and had a dialogue that went something like "I'm Christopher Lloyd!" -- "No, I'M Christopher Lloyd! Who the hell are YOU?" Goofy, but good for a grin or two. But unfortunately, not good enough to keep the show from boning the fish. AFP had its good moments, but never really built up any height to fall from, which makes it a Day One BTF. So ... What wine goes best with Jackalope and boned fish? -- Submitted By: (Mythigator) on August 3, 2009, 8:19 pm
Coca Cola Company - Random Topics
They dropped the biggest bollock ever when they tried to launch Dasani water in the UK. The papers soon had them on the run once they found out it was just purified tap water (like in the 'only fools and horses' episode where Del tries to sell bottled tap water), then once it got out that their purification process produced bromate, it was all over. They left with tail between legs and have never tried to relaunch it since! -- Submitted By: (ronster500) on August 3, 2009, 6:01 pm
Dixie Chicks - Music Groups
Muboshgu, last I checked the Dixie Chicks haven't attacked Obama yet, so I don't know what you're talking about :-) -- Submitted By: (DolFan316) on August 3, 2009, 5:53 pm
Barack Obama II - Celebrities
"Undermines all that Bush did"??? Are you people serious? I hope he undoes all of the mistakes Bush caused. -- Submitted By: (Muboshgu) on August 3, 2009, 5:42 pm
Wal-Mart - Random Topics
My goodness Stephanie, tell us what you really think. White trash? That's kind of rough isn't it? Why do you hate people for trying to save a little money on groceries and necessities? Wal-Mart carries a selection of name brand and it's own Great Value brand. I am a long time subscriber of Consumer Reports and I've seen Wal-Mart brands match or even beat name brands in term of quality and value. I suppose People like Stephanie would prefer that a single store have a monopoly which would force us all to shop at the same place and pay whatever they want us pay. Stephanie, you wouldn't want all that "white trash" shopping next to you now would you? -- Submitted By: (JoeBagODonuts) on August 3, 2009, 5:34 pm
Ted Nugent - Music Groups
I don't think Ted disses men who don't hunt, he just disses the girly men who think it's insensitive for him to hunt. -- Submitted By: (JoeBagODonuts) on August 3, 2009, 5:23 pm
My Three Sons - TV Shows
When a television show is picked up they don't have any idea if the series will last one season or twenty. For this reason the producers must remain flexible and make necessary changes as actors leave or grow up. For this reason I don't automatically assume a show boned the fish when someone joins or leaves the cast. My Three Sons was successful and had a nice long run and it's only logical that one or two of the sons would move out, get married, and have children. They can't just change the name of the show to My Three Sons, A Daughter In Law, and their little kid. Dawn Lyn didn't kill this show because it never boned. -- Submitted By: (JoeBagODonuts) on August 3, 2009, 5:19 pm
Barnaby Jones - TV Shows
I loved Buddy Ebsen in the Beverly Hillbillies but I never watched Barnaby Jones. If I had I don't think I would find myself sitting in front of the television stabbing a knife into the sofa chanting Dawn Lyn's name over and over. Do you hear me Rebecca? -- Submitted By: (JoeBagODonuts) on August 3, 2009, 5:06 pm
Adam-12 - TV Shows
I loved this show and I don't remember Dawn Lyn. They had to have guest stars as part of the stories and I'm sure Dawn Lyn did a fine job for a child actress. Stop your hatin' -- Submitted By: (JoeBagODonuts) on August 3, 2009, 5:03 pm
Streets Of San Francisco, The - TV Shows
I didn't watch this show but it wasn't because poor little Dawn Lyn made a guest appearance. -- Submitted By: (JoeBagODonuts) on August 3, 2009, 5:02 pm
Wonder Woman - TV Shows
What did Dawn Lyn's appearance have to do with making Wonder Woman bone the fish. I suppose Rebecca would have done a much better job. -- Submitted By: (JoeBagODonuts) on August 3, 2009, 4:59 pm
Netdisaster - Websites
For those not familiar with this site, Netdisaster gave you the opportunity to 'deface' any website of your choosing with a chainsaw, dog poo, cow poo, spraycans, and many other ways. It took a snapshot of the page and used Flash to simulate the 'defacement'. It didn't actually do anything to the real web page! It's recently been taken down after complaints from Yahoo! and eBay, the former being all the more surprising since it was Yahoo! who gave an award to Netdisaster some years previously. So the fish has been boned by the large corporations, what a shock! -- Submitted By: (ronster500) on August 3, 2009, 4:58 pm
Emergency! - TV Shows
Emergency was a great show but why are we hating Dawn Lyn for being on the show? Wouldn't any of you have taken the role if you had it offered to you? I fail to see what is so funny about making fun of a poor little girl who was just trying to break into acting and make a little money. -- Submitted By: (JoeBagODonuts) on August 3, 2009, 4:57 pm
Kerrang! magazine - Random Topics
where to start here? What was once a great magazine covering Metal and rock, has become a trendy waste of paper which you just know to be steered by focus groups and committees. Definitely the decline began when it got bought by EMAP (now Bauer Media), all the great writers left, replaced by trendies that told the readers what they should like, as opposed to informing them what is out there and leaving it to the readers to make their own minds up. As time went on it became less concerned with whether the bands were good, and more concerned with how 'cool' they were. As demonstrated by their incessant bandwagon-hopping, grunge/ska-punk/nu-metal/emo/screamo... I give up! Worse than the NME and that is saying something! -- Submitted By: (ronster500) on August 3, 2009, 4:54 pm
Jesse Jackson - Celebrities
As long as there are people who make their living off of racism like Jesse, we'll always have problems with racism. If racism suddenly ended Jesse might have to get a real job and actually contribute to society for once. -- Submitted By: (JoeBagODonuts) on August 3, 2009, 4:44 pm
Amir Khan - Celebrities
Definite bit of fish-boning, signing with Frank Warren. Since then he's been carefully matched up against opponents not likely to give him trouble, even then he was put down by Willie Limond, who is not renowned for having a big punch. He was found out against Prescott, got a very fortunate decision against Barrera (cuts, should have been declared no-contest) before winning out against Kotelnik. Until he takes on Prescott in a rematch and then the best of the challengers (not those Frank hand-picks), the fish remains boned! -- Submitted By: (ronster500) on August 3, 2009, 4:42 pm
Nickelodeon - Random Topics
The biggest BTF moment is going to occur next month as Nick is going to change the familiar splat logo first introduced in 1984 to a generic orange retro-fonted "nickelodeon" logo. This is bogus because not only was the orange splat their offical logo, it was part of many people memories of the old days of the channel. I can remember countless commericals that had the splat in so many variation (lightbulbs, animals, blimps, hell even disco suits for dancing dogs). But i'm seriously not suprised by this move, Nickelodeon has already gone down the drain with all the crappy shows they have on now. I guess this is the final good bye to the Nickelodeon me and countless others we loved and cherished while growing up. -- Submitted By: (tvfan) on August 3, 2009, 3:41 pm
Hugo Chavez - Celebrities
King Juan Carlos I of Spain said it best about Chavez: "Por que no te callas?" (Why don't you just shut up?) -- Submitted By: (Robert) on August 3, 2009, 11:45 am
Wal-Mart - Random Topics
I hate Wal-Mart, not because of the products but because of the kind of people that shop there. It's like a convention for whitetrash. -- Submitted By: (Stephanie) on August 3, 2009, 11:17 am
Taylor Swift - Celebrities
Why is this girl famous? No. seriously. Why? She has an average voice, at best except when she's performing live...and then it's just, well, embarrassing. No real talent here at all. She's also a redneck. Shows up at some country music awards show on stage, with no shoes on. I mean, really. Thank you so much for setting us southern folks back about 100 years. -- Submitted By: (Stephanie) on August 3, 2009, 11:09 am
Jaws - Movie Series
"We're gonna need a bigger boat" has gone down as one of the best one-liners in movie history. -- Submitted By: (Stephanie) on August 3, 2009, 10:59 am
Derek Jeter - Celebrities
He's a consummate professional. -- Submitted By: (Muboshgu) on August 3, 2009, 10:30 am
South Park - TV Shows
"Scott Tenorman Must Die" as a reason??? That was the greatest episode of the whole series! -- Submitted By: (Muboshgu) on August 3, 2009, 10:27 am
Dixie Chicks - Music Groups
Yeah... how dare they criticize the most unpopular president with the most flawed policies in recent history. -- Submitted By: (Muboshgu) on August 3, 2009, 10:22 am
Led Zeppelin - Music Groups
How could anyone say "Day 1"? -- Submitted By: (Muboshgu) on August 3, 2009, 9:51 am
Jon Hein - Celebrities
I agree with the money comment, who could turn down millions of dollars? my gripe with Hein is that he is on HOWARD STERN EVERY DAY- and says nothing about this- that is what makes him a lemon coated, fish boning sellout. -- Submitted By: (Chubby Rain) on August 3, 2009, 5:46 am
Jon Hein - Celebrities
I cant say I blame Jon Hein. If someone waved a 7-8 figure check in my face for my website, I know I'd sell out too. That is unless my site was bringing in at least 6 figures to me annually, then I would hold on to the site and wouldnt sell out. I do wonder how much money Jon Hein was making from his jumptheshark website when he still owned it. -- Submitted By: (bmovies) on August 2, 2009, 7:53 pm
Adventures of Superman - TV Shows
When Joey runs his last race, don't worry Alice after he is turned into glue the children's charity will get the money from the sale and the glue. Waste not want not I suppose. -- Submitted By: (ChrissyM) on August 2, 2009, 7:52 pm
Family Matters - TV Shows
Great show. Never jumped. (Damn right I said it) -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 2, 2009, 7:31 pm
Jon Hein - Celebrities
Probably because he sold one of the greatest TV-related websites of all time just to line his pockets. -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 2, 2009, 7:26 pm
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - Random Topics
These people are the closest thing to Communism in America today. The ACLU's employees should be fired, and their leader should be rotting in a prison cell for supporting the infringement of others' beliefs. -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 2, 2009, 5:36 pm
Barack Obama II - Celebrities
I KNEW it!!! Obama's changing America all right, but only for the WORSE!!! If this government health care thing passes there will actually be MORE Americans without access to health care than ever before, and the quality of care will plummet to Third World nation levels! -- Submitted By: (DolFan316) on August 2, 2009, 5:09 pm
Tattoos - Random Topics
Tattoos used to be a mark of individuality. Now they're actually a mark of conformity, since not only do millions of people now get them on a lark, but get mostly the same ones everybody else has! Now having a tattoo is a sure sign one is a mindless sheep who only likes what everyone else does. -- Submitted By: (DolFan316) on August 2, 2009, 5:05 pm
Jane Fonda - Celebrities
Not these days Robert, not with the America hating libbies in charge! Oh, to have lived to see the day!!! -- Submitted By: (DolFan316) on August 2, 2009, 5:03 pm
National Football League (NFL) - Random Topics
Roger Goodell (or as I call him, Badell) has got to be on the short list of the worst commissioners in sports history! It's like he's actively trying to ruin the NFL on purpose! If anything, he deserves his own BTF category! Where do I begin...how about his alleged "tough stance" on criminal thugs that turned out to be a myth? Or passing rules taking the contact out of the game? Or this silly insistence on having NFL teams in Europe? Or deciding the schedule absolutely HAS to be increased to 18 games for literally no reason? Or catching the Patriots cheating red-handed and literally going out of his way to cover it up? Or doing all of this while refusing to address REAL problems, like increasingly horrendous officiating? I'm on to you, Badell! -- Submitted By: (DolFan316) on August 2, 2009, 5:01 pm
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - Random Topics
When they started defending terrorists. 99.99999% of these terrorists in Gitmo, Abu Ghraib, etc. AREN'T AMERICAN! Yet the ACLU are defending these guys, trying to get them better prison treatment, US court dates, or outright freedom. You guys are the AMERICAN Civil Liberties Union, not freakin' Amnesty International! (Another organization that boned the fish long ago...) -- Submitted By: (Travoltron) on August 2, 2009, 4:59 pm
LeBron James - Celebrities
ScottyB and I are on the same wavelength today! :-) And what's with this "King" James garbage??? He's not MY king! Hell, he can't even rule his own league, let alone anyone else! LOL -- Submitted By: (DolFan316) on August 2, 2009, 4:55 pm
Tom Brady - Celebrities
Already the mediots are back to calling him "Tom Terrific" again. (Groans.) Now that they can't fellate Favre (for the time being anyway) Brady will get TWICE as much of it! -- Submitted By: (DolFan316) on August 2, 2009, 4:50 pm
Twitter - Websites
DIE TWITTER!!! DIIIIIIEEEEE!!! -- Submitted By: (DolFan316) on August 2, 2009, 4:48 pm
Profanity - Random Topics
Wow...I'd hate to have to constantly be around the people who think profanity rocks! Not that I don't indulge in it from time to time but I'm not going around telling people it's something that "rocks" either. Probably because I'm 36 instead of 16. -- Submitted By: (DolFan316) on August 2, 2009, 4:47 pm
Olympics, The - TV Shows
There's just no reason to care about so-called 'sports" that are suddenly trotted out on TV only when the Olympics happen and completely ignored by the very same media hyping them up for the rest of the time. And besides, most of these "sports" are judged in the same ludicrously subjective way as beauty pageants, to the point where I openly wonder if the judges are even watching the same event I am. Not to mention the Olympics has become yet another forum for everyone to bash American "jingoism", as if people in every other nation are perfectly civilized and mature. (Rolls eyes.) -- Submitted By: (DolFan316) on August 2, 2009, 4:43 pm
Jon Hein - Celebrities
Why do I get the feeling Jon Hein would sell out the human race to invading aliens if they gave him the right offer and then act as if he was doing the rest of us a favor? -- Submitted By: (DolFan316) on August 2, 2009, 4:38 pm
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - Random Topics
The ACLU goes out of its way to protect the worst people in America while completely ignoring or even trampling on the civil liberties of those of us who aren't criminal thugs. I'm utterly convinced they want America as we know it destroyed. -- Submitted By: (DolFan316) on August 2, 2009, 4:35 pm
Political Correctness - Random Topics
PREACH IT SCOTTYB!!! Political correctness is the biggest threat to free speech America has ever faced. It's straight out of George Orwell's 1984 novel. And it was invented by liberals! -- Submitted By: (DolFan316) on August 2, 2009, 4:33 pm
Bill Cosby - Celebrities
I remember back when David Letterman was off for his heart surgery, Bill Cosby was a guest host for at least one episode. I remember Bill sitting in a guest chair and when someone asked why, he said the 'big' chair is David's and out of respect, Bill decided to sit in the guest chair. To me that showed how much class he has. -- Submitted By: (ExplodingConsole) on August 2, 2009, 1:45 pm
Super Mario Bros. - Random Topics
I know, but calling them an "idiot" is going a little too far, wouldn't you agree? -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 2, 2009, 1:41 pm
Chuck Norris - Celebrities
However, Pelirojo, he does have his favorite Chuck Norris Facts and even read some on the Best Damn Sports Show. According to Wikipedia, he's suing due to "trademark infringement, unjust enrichment and privacy rights." -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 2, 2009, 1:40 pm
Sims, The - Random Topics
Way too much maintenance, especially in "Urbz: Sims in the City". If my Sim wasn't tired, he was hungry. If he wasn't hungry, he had to take a shower. If it wasn't that, he had to use the toilet. If it wasn't THAT, it was............ The point is, I couldn't talk to other Sims or be social because every second I spent playing that game was spent on fulfilling this guy's rapidly decreasing levels. MySims is much better. -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 2, 2009, 1:26 pm
Las Vegas - Random Topics
Las Vegas is awesome. The best hotel is, by far, the New York-New York. -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 2, 2009, 12:08 pm
Craigslist - Websites
The list of controversies continues; recently, a seller in Miami agreed to sell a man a PS3 for $160, but when the deal was about to be made, the seller took the money and ran. He was eventually caught, though. A PS3 for only $160? That stinks to high heaven of suspicion. -- Submitted By: (Robert) on August 2, 2009, 11:43 am
Super Mario Bros. - Random Topics
I'd buy SMB4! -- Submitted By: (Robert) on August 2, 2009, 11:12 am
Stephen Baldwin - Celebrities
Millions of dollars in debt. No wonder he's in reality shows. -- Submitted By: (Robert) on August 2, 2009, 10:12 am
Super Mario Bros. - Random Topics
Actually, in this case it does. After Nintendo came out with SMB3, they failed to restore the magical charm of SMB3 to future games. What we need is a resurrection of the NES and a Super Mario Bros. 4. If an SMB4 should be made, it should have what I suggested in my first comment here, plus the same power-ups and more. Remember in SMB3 we had Small, Super, Raccoon, Fire, Tanooki, Frog, and Hammer Mario/Luigi? SMB4 should have all of that, plus things like Boomerang, Sledgehammer, Cannonball, and Bullet power-ups. Sounds interesting, huh? -- Submitted By: (Marcus) on August 2, 2009, 9:35 am
LeBron James - Celebrities
Couldn't agree more, DolFan. When the Cavs win, it's mostly LeBron's doing, but when they lose, it's his teammates' fault. -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 2, 2009, 9:11 am
Dwayne Wade - Celebrities
Ref treatment, without question. The Mavericks should have won the '06 Finals, no doubt about it. -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 2, 2009, 9:08 am
Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, The - TV Shows
Great show. I liked the episode where Billy turns into that superhero who eats Heifer Farms yogurt. -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 2, 2009, 9:03 am
Courage the Cowardly Dog - TV Shows
An excellent show. That episode with the zombie standing outside the house saying "Return the Slab, Return the Slab, or suffer my curse" scared me. I couldn't watch it for two years. Never boned. -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 2, 2009, 8:57 am
CHiPs - TV Shows
Ponch and Jon come upon a broken-down van full of Playboy bunnies on their way to a charity event at a roller disco. They want to spend the night at Jon's place but he isn't sure. -- Submitted By: (JohnWest) on August 2, 2009, 8:55 am
Screamer videos - Random Topics
Day one, without a doubt. I hope the creators of these screamer videos realize that people with heart conditions could stumble on these videos, not knowing what they are, and could very well suffer a heart attack or another related problem. I myself have fallen prey to a screamer video, and let me tell you, it is not fun. It really does have a lasting psychological effect on you. -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 2, 2009, 8:54 am
Political Correctness - Random Topics
Political correctness is a crock of shit. It's almost funny how it protects certain groups at the blatant expense of others. PC is simply a tool that the ACLU and other Communist organizations are using to erode this country from the inside out. -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 2, 2009, 8:49 am
Miami Vice - TV Shows
As the leading edge of the Baby Boom closed in on 40 and angst gave way to acquisition, this show was like a beautiful blonde trophy wife: not much going on between the ears, but so visually arresting that who cares. Gorgeous mise en scene full of neon and lush pastels, cutting-edge men's fashions, innovative use of electronic music by Jan Hammer. Tried to hit more serious subjects after the first couple of years, as though anybody wanted to look at serious in the 1980s. -- Submitted By: (JohnWest) on August 2, 2009, 8:41 am
Doctor Who - TV Shows
Lets give credit for finally showing the Daleks go up steps- and now THE UNIVERSE! -- Submitted By: (Chubby Rain) on August 2, 2009, 8:16 am
Voltron: Defender of the Universe - TV Shows
The original, uncut Japanese version of Lion Voltron called "Beast King GoLion" is on DVD in the US in three DVD sets. I strongly suggest people watch this version instead; it's a lot better. -- Submitted By: (Travoltron) on August 1, 2009, 9:43 pm
National Football League (NFL) - Random Topics
Commissioner Goodell is a pansy. No more "cheap shots" at quarterbacks anymore because pretty boy Tom Brady got hurt. I guarantee you if it happened to any other quarterback, this rule wouldn't exist. No more "excessive blocking" because of what Hines Ward did to that defender, along with the myriad of other "softening up" rules that were implemented. What's next? Do the players have to wear tutus over their uniforms now? Are we going to have tea parties at halftime? Boy, I can't wait for next season! -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 1, 2009, 8:28 pm
Jonas Brothers - Music Groups
Still Rocking (to the tween set) but watch out, Teen and adulthood is just around the corner. -- Submitted By: (scatcatpdx) on August 1, 2009, 7:52 pm
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - Random Topics
Boned when first, ACLU forgot it was suppose to be about individual liberty not civil liberty. Second forgetting that individual liberty does not infringe on the individual liberty of others. -- Submitted By: (scatcatpdx) on August 1, 2009, 7:44 pm
April Fools' Day - Random Topics
Maybe April Fools' Day is why I'm not so quick to trust people. Some people take it WAY too far. -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 1, 2009, 7:15 pm
Osbournes: Reloaded - TV Shows
This may be the closest contender to "Turn-On" for the shortest run in TV history. Other programs have only run for one episode. Turn-On usually takes the crown for having been pulled off the air in mid-broadcast in some markets. This comes close by having been edited down from 60 to 35 minutes before its first and only broadcast on March 31st 2009, and because at least 16 Fox affiliates chose not to show it at all. (I did some checking before listing this program here, as I was initially suspicious based on the March 31st air date that this was an early April Fools joke!). -- Submitted By: (Eugene) on August 1, 2009, 6:46 pm
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - Random Topics
I could not agree more with the first choice. The ACLU is the biggest group of hypocrites in the history of the living world. They want freedom of expression. Freedom of expression, that is, for everyone except Christians. These so-called supporters of freedom are the most hateful and intolerant group of people in the US today, and they are a cancer that this nation would undeniably be better off without. ACLU= Anti-Christian League of Unpatriotism. -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 1, 2009, 6:41 pm
Doctor Who - TV Shows
Daleks were seen to be able to climb stairs in 'Remembrance Of The Daleks' (1988) and of course in the more recent revival ('Dalek', 2005) where the characters actually joke that they cannot climb, only for the Dalek to 'ELEVATE!!' -- Submitted By: (ronster500) on August 1, 2009, 5:03 pm
Olympics, The - TV Shows
It's not the Olympics' fault that the backstories are shown, it's the US network's! During all those lengthy 'interviews' about 6th generation Swiss goatherders, there are plenty of OTHER competitions that could be broadcast but instead the network opts for 'interviews' or making the Olympics about one or two 'stars' instead of letting the TV audience judge for ourselves what we think of ALL competitors in all competitions re atheletic ability! Other nations' coverage doesn't focus on 'interviews' to the extent of the US's, believe you me. -- Submitted By: (Pelirojo) on August 1, 2009, 3:59 pm
Late Show with David Letterman - TV Shows
And to think, at one time, I thought Leno was funnier and more clever than he! Egads! -- Submitted By: (Pelirojo) on August 1, 2009, 3:52 pm
Oregon Trail, The - Random Topics
Give me the Cape Horn Yankee Clipper any day over this! -- Submitted By: (Pelirojo) on August 1, 2009, 3:45 pm
Disney - Random Topics
Oh, I can think of another boning time for Disney. A late friend of mine had been paralyzed by polio back in the 1950's and grew up spending summers getting therapy in Warm Springs, Georgia (yes, the very same place President Roosevelt vacationed at and eventually died in). Anyway, my friend said that every other studio would let the facility run '3rd run' movies for free so those patients who never would have had the opportunity to be leave the facility to watch the movies in 'first run' theatres (full price when they'd first premiere) or 'second run' showings (discounted prices- usually at drive-ins) could view them in their insitutions. However: according to my late friend, NEVER did Disney allow the crippled patients see any of their movies at Warm Springs! Why? Evidently, they didn't want to take the chance of patients' families, insitutional staff,etc. skipping those showings in which the studio would charge for to see grainy, skipping and badly spliced versions for free that the patients had no choice to see. Yep, if what my late friend said was true,Disney seemed to care more about not chancing freebies than letting badly crippled children see their movies! -- Submitted By: (Pelirojo) on August 1, 2009, 3:42 pm
Disney Channel - Random Topics
Oh, I think it boned from way back. Remember when after the announcer would tel what the next show was, they'd have a post-Walt Mickey's voice pipe up "That sounds GREAT!" ? Just ONCE I'd have liked Mickey to have said something like "I've seen better.", "Not bad but nothing to write home about" or "That sounds AWFUL but that was all we could get!" Of course, I haven't watched it in years since that they've dumped every one of their classic shows and cartoons in favor of the tween trends of the moment! -- Submitted By: (Pelirojo) on August 1, 2009, 3:27 pm
Chuck Norris - Celebrities
Irony, of course, is that Chuck Norris himself has been trying to sue the author of a book attributing all manner of diety-like powers to him. Does one bone if one sues instead of laughing off or revelling in a published work claiming superhuman attributes on one's behalf? Decide for yourselves. -- Submitted By: (Pelirojo) on August 1, 2009, 3:18 pm
SpongeBob SquarePants - TV Shows
I, personally, have been a huge SpongeBob fan ever since I saw the episode "Chocolate with Nuts". However, I do admit that the latest episodes have been packed with SpongeBob screaming and becoming less intelligent, Patrick becoming even MORE stupid, and Mr. Krabs becoming stingier as time goes on. The pre-movie episodes are also better overall than the post-movie episodes. It just hasn't been the same since Stephen Hillenburg left. -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 1, 2009, 2:58 pm
Nanny, The - TV Shows
Great show. I like the rivalry between Niles and CC. -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 1, 2009, 2:54 pm
Peanuts (comic strip) - Random Topics
Hey Eugene, I have the first four books in that "Complete Peanuts" set. Without a doubt, the greatest and most legendary comic strip of all time, anyone who thinks otherwise is crazy. -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 1, 2009, 2:52 pm
Jon Hein - Celebrities
The poor dolphin. :( -- Submitted By: (Robert) on August 1, 2009, 2:05 pm
Billy Mays - Celebrities
You know what, Chubby Rain, that probably is true. Hooray for soap! -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 1, 2009, 1:43 pm
JumptheShark.com - Websites
I'd pay cash money to know that kitchenbreak- everyone should make fun of them on their site- they deserve it! -- Submitted By: (Chubby Rain) on August 1, 2009, 1:10 pm
JumptheShark.com - Websites
Well Chubby our old comments are bag and the old articles appeared again what is going on over there? -- Submitted By: (kitchenbreak) on August 1, 2009, 12:37 pm
Flip Wilson Show, The - TV Shows
Flip Wilson was brilliant but for 1960's TV culture, Fip's vulgarity and pushing the envelope was ahead of it time. -- Submitted By: (scatcatpdx) on August 1, 2009, 12:35 pm
Jane Fonda - Celebrities
I'm guessing treason's no longer a crime in America these days... -- Submitted By: (Robert) on August 1, 2009, 11:36 am
Chuck Norris - Celebrities
Chuck Norris never boned a fish. Fish can only dream of him boning them. We're talking about a guy who hides in the Boogeyman's closet here. Superman wears Chuck Norris pajamas when he goes to sleep. -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 1, 2009, 11:36 am
iCarly - TV Shows
Great show. The first ever to include original viewer content. -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 1, 2009, 11:33 am
Timon & Pumbaa - TV Shows
Possibly the worst movie-based cartoon series I have ever seen in my life. It had so many problems, and it seemed like they were put there on purpose. You hardly ever saw Simba, whom the movie was named after. They introduced human characters, when humans had no place in the world of the Lion King. While nearly all cartoons based on movies recycled the jokes from their respective movies, this one took it to a whole new level. Let me tell you the story of how Timon and Pumbaa came to be: Once upon a time, a group of writers sat together in a room planning the cartoon series which would later be known as Timon and Pumbaa, because their boss, having seen the success of the movie, ordered a cartoon series to be made. The head writer cleared his throat and said, "OK, let's take a scene or quote from the movie and use that in each episode, then just throw something together to make a basic plot!" Another writer exclaimed, "Ooh! Ohh! I got one! Remember when Simba looks at his reflection? Let's put that in the cartoon!" Another writer leapt from his chair and said, "Remember when Simba told Timon and Pumbaa that the stars are the great kings of the past? They laughed at him and Timon asks, 'What MOOK made that up?' Let's have him call everyone a mook in every episode!" The other writers applauded the ideas, then added their own, which were also applauded. And no matter how awful the ideas got, they still used them in a Timon and Pumbaa episode. The End! ...And don't get me started on Pumbaa and his gas problem. They milked that joke for all it's worth, and then some. -- Submitted By: (Robert) on August 1, 2009, 11:15 am
Captain N: The Game Master - TV Shows
A bad show made even worse by retconning! This fish keeps on boning! -- Submitted By: (Robert) on August 1, 2009, 10:31 am
Oregon Trail, The - Random Topics
Is it me, or does anyone else notice that your party is more likely to die if they're named after family members? -- Submitted By: (Robert) on August 1, 2009, 10:16 am
Disney Channel - Random Topics
This is insane! As another person mentioned, the only time you ever see Mickey anymore is on the logo. How, in the name of God, do shows like Hannah Montana, Jonas, and the Suite Life of Zack and Cody have ANYTHING to do with Disney? Walt must be turning over in his grave right about now. -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 1, 2009, 8:56 am
Jon Hein - Celebrities
Yeah, to top it all off, he doesn't say ANYTHING about what TV Guide did to his site. I wonder if he knows about BTF. Whatever the case, break out the lemon juice, the slaw, the tartar sauce, and the vinegar, for this is one man who has truly sodomized the dolphin. -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 1, 2009, 8:50 am
Barry Bonds - Celebrities
Barry Bonds-762* career home runs. -- Submitted By: (ScottyB) on August 1, 2009, 8:45 am
Olympics, The - TV Shows
Never cared, never will. BOOOOOOOOOOORING -- Submitted By: (Chubby Rain) on August 1, 2009, 5:51 am
Jon Hein - Celebrities
I feel that BTF is now superior after 4 months than "Jump the Shark" ever was. More categories, more options, and a fired up user base. This site has gotten more populare each month it has been online since 3/09. Jump the Shark is an embarrassment, and so Is Mr. Hein at this point , not for selling the site ( hey wouldnt millions make any of sell out?) but for not slamming TV Guide on the most popular radio show on the planet (HOWARD STERN) where he is on the show EVERY DAY!!! Jon Hein you sir are a lilly livered sellout. Get some Slaw to this man ASAP! -- Submitted By: (Chubby Rain) on August 1, 2009, 5:48 am
GANTZ - TV Shows
FLCL? Gantz the Anime ended due to budget and contrct, the last storyline was made up for the anime (after the Buddha Statue Mission) the Manga is STILL GOING ON IN JAPAN! Dark Horse Comics is serializing the Printed Manga, so I will see what actually happened after the Buddha Statue Mission. Higest possible recommendation for this in the Animated and Print format! -- Submitted By: (Chubby Rain) on August 1, 2009, 5:46 am
Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, The - TV Shows
"That better be sweat running down your leg, Boy" ROTFL -- Submitted By: (BrewMaster) on August 1, 2009, 12:11 am
Paparazzi - Random Topics
I'd say that the paparazzi are pond scum, but I don't want to insult pond scum. -- Submitted By: (BrewMaster) on August 1, 2009, 12:07 am
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text: Mill, John Stuart. Son of James Mill. Born in London in 1806. Established his reputation in 1843 by the publication of "A System of Logic, Ratiocinative and Inductive," a work the success of which paved the way for "The Principles of Political Economy, with Some of Their Applications to Social Philosophy." His later works are an "Essay on Liberty," "An Examination of Sir William Hamilton's Philosophy," and the "Subjection of Women," in which he avows himself a partisan of the woman's rights movement. Died 1873.


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The group explained what had happened in the hidden layer below Sodden Hold, including the discovery of the map and piles of papers describing the doppelgangers' activities, the magical mirror that revealed shapechangers, and the fact that the leader of the doppelgangers was just the servant of a mind flayer. Innovar was not pleased with the depth of Telakin's operation, and even more disappointed that its "master" had seen fit to murder the thrall to keep them from being able to question it.
Innovar explained that he had returned the elven maiden, Ilya Starmane, to her home, and had proceeded to quietly approach her impostor and take the doppelganger into custody without a hitch, thanks to the assistance of House Starmane's personal guard. He then returned her with more watchmen, keeping them uninformed as to what was really going on. He did not know who he could trust. He told them that the papers, map, and the mirror were a blessing from Cuthbert himself. Innovar requested that the mirror be turned over to him for the time being, due to the aid it would bring to his investigation. The party agreed.
A very excited Robert explained that the group of watchmen they were with almost to the temple of Pelor when they were attacked from the alley. The ambushers looked like members of the watch, as well, and seemed to be after him! Not knowing what else to do, he fought his way free and ran for all he was worth. Fortunately, Robert was quite a skilled runner, and made it to the temple. After meeting with Olis, they made to fetch Melinde and Tassilo, but Olis noticed a pair of Acolytes watching them. Without explanation, the rogue attacked them, killing one, causing it to promptly turn back into a doppelganger, and subduing the other. Afterwards, they met up with the others and tracked down the missing city watchmen. Again, Olis seemed to know something, and knew exactly where to look to find them, despite the fact that shifters had cleared the scene of the original battle and covered their trail extremely well.
When asked how Olis had done it, the rogue sighed. He suggested that they activate the mirror and make sure everyone in the room was who they claimed to be. The inspector agreed. Everyone was who they appeared to be, other than the oddities that had been seen previously with Arydnn, Ash, and Bolero, with the exception of Olis. His reflection was of a white-skinned, nearly featureless humanoid with long white hair. Though he did not look like a true doppelganger, the resemblance was obvious. Before weapons could leave their sheaths, Bolero demanded that everyone calm themselves and asked Olis to explain.
Olis told them that he wasn't exactly human, which was obvious by that point, but was descended from a union between a doppelganger and a human. He told them he had once been a member of a clan of doppelgangers that got involved into organized crime. An old cleric of Pelor had seem something in him worth saving, a recruited him to stop the organization and put a stop to it, with the promise he would save as many of his family as possible. After leaving town, the crime ring's leaders dead or in the custody of the authorities, the cleric, who up to that point had simply been "old man", gave Olis his name and told him he should go to the church of Pelor in the next town over. Olis, after a time contemplating, finally decided the prospect of a new life felt better than trying to go back to his old one, and left town. In the next town over, he found the church. When he told them who sent him, they all looked at him oddly. The name he gave belonged to a cleric there, a member of the Shadow Guard. The rest was history.
Olis knew how to hunt them because he was one, and had done it before.
Olis explained that he was assigned to Bolero's cell because of his companions. Not being member of the order, or either of its churches, concerned some of the ranking members of the Shadow Guard. Olis apologized for not being completely honest with him, but told him he could trust that was and had always been a Shadow Guard, and had never deceived him on anything except his identity, which he was ordered to keep quiet. Bolero accepted his word as truth, citing to the others that Olis would not have revealed himself in the mirror if he had anything else to hide. The group accepted Bolero's decision, and the inspector said he would trust the paladin's judgment and would not reveal Olis' identity unless it affected an investigation. Technically it was not against the laws of the Free City to be a doppelganger.
Innovar brought in all the watch he had assigned to the warehouse to enter in pairs to have them checked using the mirror while it still functioned for the day. Once he had confirmed all of his men were in fact his men, he proceeded to go through the information the four and their new halfling friend had uncovered. The group agreed to help, after a short rest. Innovar had cots brought in for the group. In the papers a few things that directly concerned the group was discovered. The first was that Telakin's clan had been hired to kidnap Filge the necromancer from the church of Pelor. Why was not mentioned, and was probably only known to the now unquestionable Telakin, but it explained how the deranged wizard had managed to escape from his caregivers. The other was that they had been hired to replace Adros, the bard they had rescued in Diamond Lake, before he could testify against Balibar Smeck before the Free City courts, changing his testimony so that the case against the corrupt mine manager and his slave trade would be dismissed.
When they were ready, Innovar told them his plan. Innovar,along with Talia, were going to attempt to quietly root out the shapechangers and all of their allies. The mirror was their best method of proving who was who without killing every suspect. He intended to take the mirror to a secure location. Bolero offered his cell's services to protect it, and the inspector agreed. Meanwhile, Innovar suggested the group seek out the "cold forge" mentioned in the note, deputizing them to do whatever it took to find the secret master of the doppelgangers and put a stop to it. The three groups wished each other luck and went to their separate missions.
A dwarf in the city was known for forging weapons of cold iron. His shop was located in the Foreign Quarter, so they decided they would start there.
Ardynn, during all of the plan making, had been unable to let go of the image of Allustan being consumed by a bolt of lightning. Though her rational mind told her it was simply a trick, the doppelganger had just been using their own thoughts against them, her concern for Allustan refused to diminish. By the time they were ready to set out, it consumed her thoughts. She decided she had to check on him and it couldn't wait. Ash disputed it, angry that she would let irrational fear interfere with the mission, but Bolero was more understanding, encouraging her to do what she had to do. She promised to return as soon as she could and left.
The group made their way to the dwarf's shop, an unnamed forge with a small shop front. Inside they encountered a barely sane dwarf obsessed with killing fey do to a past encounter that left his backside permanently bereft of hair. He would only sell to people out to kill "fairies" and "fairy-lovers," and spoke like he was on the verge of an explosion. A quick sneak peek in his seller revealed a less than wholesome hobby but no hidden doors, so they took their leave. A quick look in the alley beside the building revealed a manhole into the city sewer that had been recently disturbed. After climbing down, signs of passage were found, the trace of a strange phosphorescent mold that had been on the boots of the drow enforcers they had fought.
Snuffy followed the trail as they splashed through the dingy water of the Greyhawk sewers. The path took several turns and the group had to double back more than once, but finally they found a marker carved into the stone at an intersection--the twisting sigil of the mind flayer. Relieved they were going in the right direction, they continued on, using the light trail combined with the reoccurring markers, until they came to a natural cave in the broken sewer wall. The faint trail led directly into it, and around the mouth of the tunnel grew large patches of fungus, the source of the tracks.
Only a few feet into the tunnel's entrance, the floor was covered in a large patch of yellow mold. Uncertain of how to bypass it, they decided simply to cover their eyes, nose, and mouth and hope for the best. After watching them all storm through the cloud of spores spraying into the air from their passage, Robert had the bright idea to find the closest ladder to the surface and keep watch! Bolero agreed it was a good idea.
A little further in, they found a spot where the tunnel narrowed, allowing only single file, and were attacked from above by dark elf guards. The drow were quickly dispatched, their appearance confirming that the group was in the right place.
The tunnel sloped down gently, opening up into a large cavern, its far side dominated by a large pool of water fed from a small cistern above it. An eerie green light emanated from the pool, casting a curtain of shifting green across the chamber. The occupant of the cave, Fassash, a spirit naga, was not pleased with having visitors, but promised them safe passage in exchange for tribute. The group refused, and battle ensued. Brazzle became charmed by the writhing creature, and did his very best to interfere as the naga whispered a spell and vanished from sight. Unfortunately for Fassash, Snuffy was prepared and cast a spell to purge the area of all invisibility magic. The naga put forth a noble effort, but was unable to escape as the adventurers descended, sword and fists quickly bringing an end to the battle.
From the pool, the group liberated some coin, a small emerald, and a small crystal jug. The jug, when unstoppered, began to fill the room with smoke. After a quick discussion, the eversmoking bottle was given to Brazzel for safekeeping.
* * *
Ardynn made her way to the gates of the city. Her head had finally cleared with the decision to find Allustan, and while she had been gathering her gear from the inn a new thought had formed. Something about Brazzel and his summoned companion had been picking at her, but it had not even occurred to her why. Now it was screaming at her. The symbol on the halfling's forehead triggered a memory she was unable to put her finger on. It wasn't until she was almost packed that it had finally come to her.
The incantation circle.
In her pack was a scribbling of an incantation circle, given to her by the Backways guardian bound to the stone ring overlooking Diamond Lake. The incantation circle was similar to that used in binding a familiar, but was woven together with nature magic, similar to a spell of awakening. The twisting of the two magics was fascinating, and previously unheard of by anyone she knew. It was also incomplete, with four missing runes. She had managed to figure out three of the missing runes, but no matter how much research she had done, the fourth rune had eluded her until now.
The final symbol, she finally realized, represented the Mind, or more specifically, the two minds connected. With summoners like Brazzel, each rune was unique, but the core rune was easy enough to decipher from what she had seen now that she had the connection. She had completed the fey guardian's riddle. It was time to learn what it meant.
She had picked up some supplies from the shrine to Ehlonna in Midnight's Muddle was heading out of the city through the eastern gate, called the Druid's Gate because of the great standing stones, the mighty ring of rocks dedicated to the Old Faith, located right beside it. It was a place of power, old beyond knowing, where Beory's magic hummed loudly to those who could hear it. When the day and night were in balance, the time-between-times, she intended to attempt the incantation.
She spent the day deep inside the ring, just outside of the center arch, and carefully drew out the circle. Rowdy entertained himself by chasing rabbits in the nearby patch of trees and marking at birds. Once the circle was complete, she studied it, and came to the conclusion something was not right. She had never formed an arcane bond, but, like all wizards, knew the ritual. If this was indeed a spirit binding, then it would require a second circle. Trusting her gut and her knack for understanding magic, she drew an identical circle next to the first, overlapping the rune for Mind so that the circles were connected. By the time she was finished, the sun was setting. She called Rowdy to her and made him sit in the second circle across from her. Centering her thoughts, she began to chant.
The magic slowly began to flair to life, the energy dancing about both circles, the energy from one entering the other, growing stronger as she continued. Finally, in a flash that filled both circles, magic wrapped around the druid-wizard and her half-wolf companion. As the explosion of power cleared, Ardynn looked into Rowdy's sad eyes. The eyes looking back at her sparkled with intelligence. A rune had appeared on Rowdy's forehead, with a match to it glowing faintly on her own, with another paired set of glowing runes over both her heart and his. Rowdy sniffed the air and turned towards the nearby woods he had spent the day in, and clearly and loudly exclaimed, "Rabbit!"
Surprised despite seeing the outcome she had predicted, she was completely shocked when someone stepped out from behind the ring's central arch.
"That is an Olde Magik, long unseen by This One's eyes. That One's gift is acceptable. This One is delighted. That One may pass"
The newcomer spoke in Sylvan, the inflection of his words an odd rhythm she had heard twice before--once from the Backways guardian in Diamond Like and again from the Mistmarsh ring's guardian. He was taller than a tall man, and wispy thin, his long golden hair grown so long and thick that appeared as a cloak. He wore an old robe of ancient green that seemed to grow from the ground itself. His eyes were black is a night sky and indeed seemed to twinkle with tiny motes of light that looked like star. His ears were long and pointed, longer than and elf to walk to Oerth. His long fingers gestured to the space between the arch, which shimmered like moonlight on the water.
Unsure of what else to do, Ardynn stood and stepped into the arch, Rowdy at her side, and vanished.


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