Fan in Chicago

Any updates on this ?

I agree with the Del Toro comment. Perhaps the only reason I did not dismiss that movie after the trailers. For the rest of this summer, I am most excited about August's Elysium. I am curious how Blomkamp follows up the brilliant District 9. And now he has Damon and Jodie Foster with Copley

Salad Rice Pilaf And Blackened Chicken (from scratch with my own blackening mix, been marinating the chicken since morning)

Consider me skeptical but how can pure body heat produce enough energy to power a light bulb ? Also, after a bit of time, the air inside the flashlight will equate in temperature to the body and the temperature gradient will be lost. What am I missing here ?

I met Maria Sharapova in my dreams

Brainless entertainment

I am going to get skewered for saying this, but for this moment I appreciate what the Pats* did here. They cut ties with a potential law-breaker/obstructer and a team distraction. Yes, they took a risk in drafting him but have now cut ties with that mistake. Can't find much to hate about their action.

Timing of this post is good as I have a question. This past weekend, wifey and I were sauntering in our town's park where there is a nice fountain surrounded by cascading water also. Saw a bunch of 4-6 year olds and 13-16 year olds playing in the water. There is a big sign that says there is no wading, jumping or swimming in the water. So I wondered: - The water is getting dirty - The surrounding area is getting muddy - These kids could hurt themselves - It is not allowed by the village I had no idea what to do as the police non-emergency number was not manned being a weekend. So I called them yesterday and asked what should I have done. She said I absolutely should have called 911. What do you guys think ? Should I have called 911 ? (our village is very quiet and police pretty much sit around giving tickets to drivers).

No I was not. I work in downtown but left early to reach home (western suburb) before the game. I will be around the office during the parade though I am not sure I want to physically be with the crowds. Feels good to have your team win a championship. A feeling I can only dream of experiencing as a Bills fan. Strangely along with being a Blackhawks fan, I am also such a rabid Bills fan that I just cannot get myself to support the Bears in the least bit.

My view is biased, being in Chicago but around these parts he is not hated. He is admired for his skills, clutch play. Most negative comments I have heard are regarding his physical size and concern that he may not last too long in the NHL. The rest of the comments are regarding his partying and well publicized (and apparently photographed) antics in the local bars. I really cannot fault the dude for the latter - he is 24, a celebrity and is not known to let the partying affect his play on ice. As long as he doesn't get into altercations or behind the wheel after such evenings, I couldn't care less. Having said all that, I thought the Conn Smythe winner should have been Crawford for his consistency throughout the playoffs and holding off opponent surges at key times (see yesterdays period 1 barrage by the Bruins and the lone goal they had to show for it). Even Kane in his post-award interview said Crawford deserved it more.

Chicago wins the Stanley Cup and Kane wins the Conn Smythe trophy. Woo hoo !!

Saw two movies this past weekend: - Man of Steel: Quite good especially compared to the last iteration. Cavill, Shannon and Crowe are all very good. I just wish they had tamed down the violence and destruction in the last half hour. Frankly, it took away the intensity of the climax. - World War Z: Surprisingly entertaining movie. I went in not expecting much and came away impressed.

before this flap, I was rather looking forward to him getting the snot kicked out of him by Kiko. Maybe just me but I get more satisfaction by seeing an opposing player humbled on the playing field.

I just want the Bills to get it right this time. If EJ is not ready for prime time yet, I would rather wait for him to get used to the speed and sophistication of the NFL. I am sure others will chime in that it is best to learn on the job, but not every QB is the same. Just the fact that he was drafted in the 1st rounder does not automatically mean he can be a day 1 starter, as most top QB picks have been recently. I hope the coaches treat EJ on his own merit and not get pressured into starting him if not fully ready. I will trust Marrone and Hackett on this one.

Good post. Such cases re-iterate the value of drafting high character players. If we won in the playoffs but continually got tainted with players getting into trouble with the law, my joy at the team's success will be decidedly muted.

Was it the scalpel or no scalpel method ? Also, did the doc check twice for sterililty ? eball - after my scalpel procedure, I had to 'unload' much more than 15 times before he would test me for sterility, so just 15 sounds low. (disclaimer - I have no medical training)

I got it done by the traditional method a few years back (after I crossed 40) . As others have commented, the procedure itself does not take too long. I went with local anesthesia and save for some pain for about 15 minutes, it was easy. Ice packs, re s t should have you up and running (not literaly) within a few days. They still test for live sperm over the next few weeks and after that you and wifey are free and clear for ever. I disagree with someone who said it is reversible. While technically it is true, the doc said it is way too complicated and painful to join them tubes back up. Overall, I am very happy I got it done.

Terrific game. Chicago had yet another goal waived off but still prevailed. Should be a good fight with LA.

Which again goes back to the motivation aspect. Is he motivated enough to: - overcome personal problems and be an elite player in the NFL - Get his weight in control - Learn the new schemes and assignments - Give it his all on the field for every snap A top 10 needs to be an impact player. He flashed promise in his rookie season. We may even give him a flyer in hindsight for the underwhelming soph outing. But this year is critical for him. Will he or won't he take the opportunity ?

Congrats to the Kings. I hope the Blackhawks get a chance to say hello. Chicago will be rocking tonight.

I am not qualified to comment on the legal aspects of the case so will stay away from that discussion. However, I will say that the $750K pales in comparison to his $16 million/yr pay. The Bills hired him big bucks to fix the pass rush. Last year, maybe it was his wrist, maybe it was his difficulty with the GF or a combination of both - he did not provide the dominance expected from a $16 million player. I think he should set his ego aside, work aggressively towards putting this personal/legal issue behind him and come motivated to earn his paycheck. Aside from physical issues, there should be no excuses for the man this year.

Part of it is weight and part of it is motivation. Last year, apparently for personal reasons, both were going in the wrong direction. For a #3 pick, he better show up this year and dominate whichever position Pettine thinks he is best suited to play. As of now, he is a question mark and it is terribly disconcerting considering his position in the draft and our needs to have a strong front.

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There is a drive-in about 2 minutes from my house and every summer Friday and Saturday, it is packed. This past weekend, they had F&F6 and Hangover. Caused traffic jams in our little community each evening of the long weekend.

So all you have against Tull is the fact that they featured the flute ? I am a fan of Tull and can attest that the flute supports their music rather than acts as the central piece. And of all the bands, you chose Tull to be over-rated ? Pray explain your reasons beyond the flute aspect. IMHO, Tull was a very versatile band that evolved over the years. From their early blues based music (This Was, Stand Up) to prog rock (Thick as a Brick, Aqualung) to folksy rock (Heavy Horses, Songs from the Wood), they kept delivering different music very very well. My only complaint against the band is that they should have stopped cutting new albums in the 80s and stopped touring in the 90s.