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Over-reaction ?

My review on Netflix: ------------------------------------------------- This movie left me scratching my head. Not because I did not understand it, but it baffles me that a movie so ordinary can garner such universally great reviews in the media. This movie has all the cliched horror movie scenes from the pop-ups (which I think is a cheap device to induce 'scares') to grossness to loud (very loud) background music. This movie offers nothing by way of newness - neither the story (a woman living through a curse), not its presentation nor a campy nature. The weak plot and handling is compounded by the anemic, emotionless and expressionless performance by Allison Lohman. Her acting conveys neither dread nor terror. Justin Long tries hard but ultimately there is nothing for him to save. Me and my wife both left thoroughly disappointed. I would be generous and give it 2.5 stars but am dropping it to 2 as I expected better from Raimi. --------------------------------------------------

To expose them as snobs ?

Any neighbors should be fairly far away from this house. Not like its an apartment complex or anything ....

Fantastic stuff, Bill. Posts like these are gems. Related to Lori's question, I would like his take on our two OL picks Wood and Levitre. Has he had a chance to see them play and how he thinks they will translate into the pros. How long will it take them to become legitimate starters (if at all). Thanx !

And Illinois, please !!

HBD, gentlemen. Hope you have a great day.

Old expression: "Cut your nose to spite your face". Modern updated version: "Cut your d*ck to spite your dad"

Hilarious and admirable post !!

I liked the movie. It was a good action flick but not a true blue Terminator because of the lack of a central villianious Terminator. Still good. My rankings so far: 1. Star Trek 2. Night at the Museum 3. terminator Bad: 1. Drag me to hell 2. Angels and demons Didn't see Wolverine.

Fair enough. I meant at the NFL level, but your point is well taken. If he is damaged goods, so be it. But if he can play for even a year, I really would like to have that option available. We are placing a lot of hopes on the OL none of whom have played their projected positions for the Bills last season for extended lengths of time. While I hope things will work out, I am quite nervous about the situation. I get nightmares about TE running for his life on every play or getting slammed to the ground often.

As you guys are well aware, I am not usually one to start a 'xxx is available, Brandon get 'er done' thread. But reading this article by Ross Tucker got me thinking. Right now, we are depending on Walker to hold his own at the LT spot. The RT spot (which Runyan played) is manned by Butler and both are fairly new to their respective positions. I am wondering if we shouldn't bring Runyan in for a physical and if it appears he can play, give him a 1-2 year deal ? He will be a veteran presence plus be an insurance policy in case Butler is incompetent at that position. What do you guys think ? Is he too damaged to even give it a try ? Will he likely be too expensive ? Is he way over the hill to contribute meaningfully ?

Okie dokie. Thanx. drink, that is a good list. I will check them out.

in Warren, PA ? Don't recall any such joint there. Enlighten me please.

I do but will probably step outside as the others dont. So, that is not a consideration Thanx to all for the suggestions - please keep them coming. I have thrown out an idea to that group about renting a couple of cabins in Letchworth (granted a bit far) and see what they think. And yes, I am so very excited about coming there. Buffalo is the first city I lived in when I came to the US. Also will be visiting the place of my first job, car, marriage & first child - Warren, PA.

The world wide interest in tennis is not dependent upon the personalities of tennis players. Whereas a Becker catches short-term attention, it is the Borg, Edberg and Sampras's that are respected. McEnroe and Agassi are exceptions who bridged that gap successfully. I think the underdog status of tennis in the US is strongly linked to this public need for their athletes to also have a flamboyant personality. While I thoroughly enjoy a Sharapova swimsuit pic, I am more likely to support a Justine Henin over her on the tennis court.

While I too got introduced to tennis in the McEnroe era, I think this current one has the best elements of a McEnroe-Borg or Sampras-Agassi rivalry. I do miss the days of a dominant American in tennis, Sampras being the last of them. Back to the OP, I am not sure Roddick will last long enough to play Federer on this surface. Roddick has been a major disappointment and this deep into his career, I don't think he can turn it around especially with the likes of Nadal and Federer around.

The major requirement may end up to be noise tolerance. We are fairly indifferent between the Falls and the campus area but a slight bias towards the latter.

4-6 of us who were pals during our SUNY-B days are coming July 23-26 for a mini re-union. Can you guys advise about the accommodations ? Here is what we are looking for: - Some place where noise and drinking would not cause complaints - Near the UB south or north campus or near the Falls - About $150-$200 total per night Don't care about number of beds. Help ?!

And he will soon be Lynch's b*tch.

Setting up for a rejection by Pisa, are we ? [EDIT] So that criteria of yours didn't stop the Pats* from getting Paris

Really ? You should read some of the posts of this guy afcfan1

FWIW - "Mark Gaughan, of The Buffalo News, reports the Buffalo Bills would use unrestricted free-agent LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (Rams) at strongside linebacker if he signed with the team." http://www.kffl.com/team/9/nfl