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So a 'period piece' of WOTW exists. I wonder if Spielberg squashed the release? http://www.computercrowsnest.com/sfnews2/0...ews0904_9.shtml

all in all I'd rather have a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.

Gene Barry? How the heck dod I miss that? Was he the Father-in-law at the end? BTW he played Dr. Clayton Forrester in the movie. Where else do we find Dr. Forrester? Anyone? Anyone?

Stayed true to the book? Sorry but I dont remember the Martians landing in a lightening bolt, or posessing force fields to protect their fighting machines. However, if you watch the 1950's version of the War of the Worlds you wont have to spend your money to see the Tom Cruise version. They are virtually identical. I almost got up and walked out when they said the fighting machines were protected by a 'force field'. Even some of the dialogue is lifted directly from the Gene Barry version of War of the Worlds. At the end of the movie when the Martians have succumbed to bacteria one of the fighting machines is laying in the street, the hatch opens and an arm slowly falls from the open hatch. Gee, same scene to a 't' as in the 1950's movie. The screen writer should be slapped- he added a few flourishes to a movie that was already written. Spielberg would have been better served had he made the movie as a period piece, placed in the 1800's as in the book. He could have still dazzled us with his special effects but we wouldnt be subjected to the worn and over used "force field we cant penetrate" gag. If you want a good WOTW experience try these audio recordings: Orson Wells 1930's broadcast, or Jeff Wayne's musical version.

Anytime anyone gets to feeling feeling badly about the decision to drop the bomb I suggest you read the book" 'The rape of Nanking' by Iris Chang. Or the maybe the book 'Flyboys'. Then there are alwyas the topics like- The Bataan Death March. Undeniably, the dropping of the the two bombs, in the end, saved lives. My dad was slated to be dropped into Japan via glider as part of operation Olympic.

Jim Kelly HOF signed mini helmet

I'm sorry to hear that Greg. As long as you remember him he'll never really be gone.

It appears that Ricky is 'bulking up' for his return to Dolfelon training camp (according to the scum sentinel) I was so p!ssed reading the article I fired off a letter to the editor. I kind of doubt it will gte published but it made me feel marginally better. What a team, a doper nutbag and a convicted sex offender, and God alone knows what else.

Commercial onTV trying to boost season ticket sales- involves numerous people stating how long they've had tickets. One spud says 'I'm the 12th man. ' So I rise in righteous indignation and shout "How dare you! Only the Bills fans (and maybe Texas A and M) can claim that right!" The commercial was brought back into perspective when one of the 'fans' says they have been a fan for "Tres Anos".

I have to laugh at myself. I'm stone cold sober and I wrote "Hide in plane site" Instead of "Hide in plain sight" Quick-someone hand me a novel.

Sorry if this has been brought up before, but I decided top lay some Madden '04, and as I'm scrolling throught the aternate uniforms what do I find? The exact same uniforms we've been waiting for the Bills to unveil. Alternate #5.

Who will be the first sponsor? Coke?

Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Forces: You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on other Fronts you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world. Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely. But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man-to-man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our Home Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to Victory! I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full victory! Good Luck! And let us all beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.

I'm going to try and get tickets to the Tampa Game

welcome aboard, or if you're a female- welcome abroad.

He'll have special weapons- 1. kevlar depends 2. heat seeking dentu-grip 3. stealth viagara

You mean it's not Linda Lovelace? What?

I must be a codger. I remember when the 'throwback' stuff was the current uniform. Sigh.

I think both my sig lines are good quotes.

What can you say about a site where some guy brags "He's for queens".

Couldn't agree more. Hockey is completely dead in the south. I dont know, people that watch cars make a left hand turn for 2 hours will watch anything. Especially if the sport involves players missing teeth- they can identify with them.

Kind of like Bush (take your pick) spouting his support for public schools and then sending his kids to private school.