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After years of speculation and almost constant questioning on when he would retire, Green Bay Packers legendary three-time MVP quarterback Brett Favre finally announced today that he would hang up his cleats after 17 seasons in the National Football League. It’s a dark day for not only Green Bay Packers fans, but football fans in general.
As someone who certainly appreciated and admired Brett’s game over the years, I am saddened it’s over because an NFL season without Brett Favre will be hard to adjust to. This past season alone it seemed that every time he stepped on the field, another NFL record was in danger of falling (he currently owns six of them). Growing up, before I started writing about football for money, I didn’t like Brett or the Packers. It’s just the way it had to be. I was a Minnesota fan and watching him beat my beloved Vikings over and over again, oftentimes on the last drive of a game, was infuriating. But the older I got, the more I could appreciate just what an incredible football player he was. He grew to become one of my favorite players of all-time.
Brett amassed some incredible numbers during his extraordinary career — 257 games; 61,655 yards passing; 442 touchdown passes. Perhaps most impressive of all his accomplishments was his streak of consecutive regular-season starts — which will end now at 253 games. If you add the playoffs, it goes up to 275 games. Really, his accomplishments are staggering. In a phone message to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen today, Brett simply said:
“I know I can still play, but it’s like I told my wife, I’m just tired mentally. I’m just tired.”
Somehow, I feel that Brett was holding out to see if Randy Moss would be available in this season of free agency. Brett wanted Randy as a teammate last year and spoke out in frustration when the Packers didn’t make a better play for arguably the game’s best wide receiver. With Randy’s 2008 contract status still in-question until yesterday, I believe Brett was watching closely. I think he would’ve returned for an 18th NFL season with Randy Moss as a teammate. It would’ve given him the spark he needed for one more shot at the Super Bowl. That being said, Brett leaves behind a very young and talented Green Bay squad capable of a world championship with or without Randy Moss. With or without Brett Favre is another matter altogether.
Obviously, Brett is still capable, physically, of playing quarterback in the NFL. At 38-years-old, he’s coming off one of the best seasons of his career. He can do the job. But if he doesn’t have it together mentally as he claims, it isn’t going to work. That’s what gives a player the desire and determination they need because getting through an NFL season is as much mental as it is physical.
I had the opportunity to talk with Brett three times on national conference calls over the years and to this day, he is still my favorite interview. In fact, you can check out my latest Q&A with him here. He was always courteous and respectful and gave the best and most complete answers of anyone I’ve ever interviewed.
Of course, in the midst of all this, nobody could be happier than backup QB Aaron Rodgers who was drafted three years ago to eventually become Brett’s replacement. And let me clarify, he’s happy in the sense that it’s finally his turn. The only real look we’ve had at Aaron was his outstanding play in a backup role against the Dallas Cowboys this past season when Brett was out with a wrist injury. Aaron was an impressive 18 of 26 for 201 yards and a touchdown. But we don’t have any idea what the future holds at the quarterback position for the Green Bay Packers. With Brett Favre, you knew exactly what you were getting year-in and year-out. I don’t envy Aaron’s situation. I mean, he can’t replace Brett Favre. Just like Jake Plummer couldn’t or Jay Cutler can’t replace John Elway. Fans will need to let these Hall of Famers go and support the next man up.
I’ll miss watching one of the greatest quarterbacks of all-time. And while I’ll miss talking with Brett as a player, I can look forward to speaking with him again when he enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame. If there were ever a sure-thing, first-ballot selection into the HOF, it’s Brett Favre. I hate to see him go. I’m already missing #4.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
elkhorn ranch
There are twenty-four crew during the summer months; all of us live on the ranch and are encouraged to take part in all activities when schedules allow. The heavy interaction between guests and crew is one of the things that all seem to enjoy most about the ranch.
Recreation
When not working, crew is welcome to ride. This is a beautiful area to take advantage of hiking, fishing and exploring Yellowstone Park.
Room and Board
Housing options: Bunkhouse and Shared Cabin
Everyone is provided room and board. There are an assortment of bunkhouses and shared cabins; some with bath and some with bath’s nearby. Laundry facilities are also available on the ranch.
Benefits
The ranch provides room and board, wages, and a share in the tip pool.
Transportation Info
The Elkhorn Ranch can be reached by flying into Bozeman or West Yellowstone. If you drive, we are on Highway 191, 33 miles north of West Yellowstone and 55 miles south of the Bozeman airport.
Recreation
When not working, crew is welcome to ride. This is a beautiful area to take advantage of hiking, fishing and exploring Yellowstone Park.
Room and Board
Housing options: Bunkhouse and Shared Cabin
Everyone is provided room and board. There are an assortment of bunkhouses and shared cabins; some with bath and some with bath’s nearby. Laundry facilities are also available on the ranch.
Benefits
The ranch provides room and board, wages, and a share in the tip pool.
Transportation Info
The Elkhorn Ranch can be reached by flying into Bozeman or West Yellowstone. If you drive, we are on Highway 191, 33 miles north of West Yellowstone and 55 miles south of the Bozeman airport.
brett favre retires
Brett Favre listed stress as the reason for his retirement today, and he said the more the Packers won, the more stress he felt.
You can listen to his explanation, via a voicemail to Chris Mortensen of ESPN. Favre seemed emotional, and his rationale leaves a little doubt about whether there still may be a chance he can be persuaded to return. He said the only outcome that would justify a comeback would be to win the Super Bowl, and he said he wasn’t up to that kind of pressure.
He may not want to leave that impression as his final one — that the quintessial competitor can’t face up to that kind of challenge. He’ll have another shot to explain: The Packers have announced a news conference for 4 p.m. on Tuesday.
At The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, that feeling of doubt was voiced by Favre’s agent, who said the Packers didn’t make a big effort to make him feel wanted.
Excerpt:
His agent, James (Bus) Cook, told me a few minutes ago that he believes Favre wants to play another year and didn’t get the sense that the Packers wanted him back all that badly.
“That’s just my opinion,” Cook said of the Packers’ lack of interest. “I know he wants to play one more year. I do not know much conversation there was (between Favre and the Packers) and I don’t think anyone forced him to make that decision. But I don’t know that anyone tried to talk him out of it.”
Cook said that Favre feels physically and mentally capable of playing at least one more year.
“I think he wanted to play,” Cook said. ” I think he’s still got it. He knows he’s still got it. I think he felt he could play one more year. I don’t know if they told him they really wanted him to play. That’s just the feeling I got.”
Cook was asked whether he thought Favre could be talked into returning: “I don’t know,” he said.
Reactions from around the blogosphere:
At Packer Palace, a comparison to a funeral
Excerpt:
Well the day we all dreaded but knew was coming is here but strangely I don’t feel suicidal or really even sad. It’s kind of like going to the funeral of a grandparent that 98 years old had a great life traveled around the world and done every thing they ever dreamed of. Those funerals are usually more of a celebration life than a sadness of loss.
Looking ahead to a Favre-less future, Michael David Smith at AOL Fanhouse assessed Green Bay’s prospects with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback.
Excerpt:
Not great, but not terrible either, according to the new Super Bowl odds posted today by Bodog. The Packers were listed at 14/1 before the Favre retirement announcement and are now listed at 20/1. I would have thought Favre’s retirement would drop the Packers down a bit further than that.
A tribute page for Favre at Packers.com
Feel free to weigh in with your opinions on Brett Favre’s career and his place in the game’s history, with one additional thought:
Do you really think he’s going to go through with this?
You can listen to his explanation, via a voicemail to Chris Mortensen of ESPN. Favre seemed emotional, and his rationale leaves a little doubt about whether there still may be a chance he can be persuaded to return. He said the only outcome that would justify a comeback would be to win the Super Bowl, and he said he wasn’t up to that kind of pressure.
He may not want to leave that impression as his final one — that the quintessial competitor can’t face up to that kind of challenge. He’ll have another shot to explain: The Packers have announced a news conference for 4 p.m. on Tuesday.
At The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, that feeling of doubt was voiced by Favre’s agent, who said the Packers didn’t make a big effort to make him feel wanted.
Excerpt:
His agent, James (Bus) Cook, told me a few minutes ago that he believes Favre wants to play another year and didn’t get the sense that the Packers wanted him back all that badly.
“That’s just my opinion,” Cook said of the Packers’ lack of interest. “I know he wants to play one more year. I do not know much conversation there was (between Favre and the Packers) and I don’t think anyone forced him to make that decision. But I don’t know that anyone tried to talk him out of it.”
Cook said that Favre feels physically and mentally capable of playing at least one more year.
“I think he wanted to play,” Cook said. ” I think he’s still got it. He knows he’s still got it. I think he felt he could play one more year. I don’t know if they told him they really wanted him to play. That’s just the feeling I got.”
Cook was asked whether he thought Favre could be talked into returning: “I don’t know,” he said.
Reactions from around the blogosphere:
At Packer Palace, a comparison to a funeral
Excerpt:
Well the day we all dreaded but knew was coming is here but strangely I don’t feel suicidal or really even sad. It’s kind of like going to the funeral of a grandparent that 98 years old had a great life traveled around the world and done every thing they ever dreamed of. Those funerals are usually more of a celebration life than a sadness of loss.
Looking ahead to a Favre-less future, Michael David Smith at AOL Fanhouse assessed Green Bay’s prospects with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback.
Excerpt:
Not great, but not terrible either, according to the new Super Bowl odds posted today by Bodog. The Packers were listed at 14/1 before the Favre retirement announcement and are now listed at 20/1. I would have thought Favre’s retirement would drop the Packers down a bit further than that.
A tribute page for Favre at Packers.com
Feel free to weigh in with your opinions on Brett Favre’s career and his place in the game’s history, with one additional thought:
Do you really think he’s going to go through with this?
brett favre
Brett Favre listed stress as the reason for his retirement today, and he said the more the Packers won, the more stress he felt.
You can listen to his explanation, via a voicemail to Chris Mortensen of ESPN. Favre seemed emotional, and his rationale leaves a little doubt about whether there still may be a chance he can be persuaded to return. He said the only outcome that would justify a comeback would be to win the Super Bowl, and he said he wasn’t up to that kind of pressure.
He may not want to leave that impression as his final one — that the quintessial competitor can’t face up to that kind of challenge. He’ll have another shot to explain: The Packers have announced a news conference for 4 p.m. on Tuesday.
At The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, that feeling of doubt was voiced by Favre’s agent, who said the Packers didn’t make a big effort to make him feel wanted.
Excerpt:
His agent, James (Bus) Cook, told me a few minutes ago that he believes Favre wants to play another year and didn’t get the sense that the Packers wanted him back all that badly.
“That’s just my opinion,” Cook said of the Packers’ lack of interest. “I know he wants to play one more year. I do not know much conversation there was (between Favre and the Packers) and I don’t think anyone forced him to make that decision. But I don’t know that anyone tried to talk him out of it.”
Cook said that Favre feels physically and mentally capable of playing at least one more year.
“I think he wanted to play,” Cook said. ” I think he’s still got it. He knows he’s still got it. I think he felt he could play one more year. I don’t know if they told him they really wanted him to play. That’s just the feeling I got.”
Cook was asked whether he thought Favre could be talked into returning: “I don’t know,” he said.
Reactions from around the blogosphere:
At Packer Palace, a comparison to a funeral
Excerpt:
Well the day we all dreaded but knew was coming is here but strangely I don’t feel suicidal or really even sad. It’s kind of like going to the funeral of a grandparent that 98 years old had a great life traveled around the world and done every thing they ever dreamed of. Those funerals are usually more of a celebration life than a sadness of loss.
Looking ahead to a Favre-less future, Michael David Smith at AOL Fanhouse assessed Green Bay’s prospects with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback.
Excerpt:
Not great, but not terrible either, according to the new Super Bowl odds posted today by Bodog. The Packers were listed at 14/1 before the Favre retirement announcement and are now listed at 20/1. I would have thought Favre’s retirement would drop the Packers down a bit further than that.
A tribute page for Favre at Packers.com
Feel free to weigh in with your opinions on Brett Favre’s career and his place in the game’s history, with one additional thought:
Do you really think he’s going to go through with this?
You can listen to his explanation, via a voicemail to Chris Mortensen of ESPN. Favre seemed emotional, and his rationale leaves a little doubt about whether there still may be a chance he can be persuaded to return. He said the only outcome that would justify a comeback would be to win the Super Bowl, and he said he wasn’t up to that kind of pressure.
He may not want to leave that impression as his final one — that the quintessial competitor can’t face up to that kind of challenge. He’ll have another shot to explain: The Packers have announced a news conference for 4 p.m. on Tuesday.
At The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, that feeling of doubt was voiced by Favre’s agent, who said the Packers didn’t make a big effort to make him feel wanted.
Excerpt:
His agent, James (Bus) Cook, told me a few minutes ago that he believes Favre wants to play another year and didn’t get the sense that the Packers wanted him back all that badly.
“That’s just my opinion,” Cook said of the Packers’ lack of interest. “I know he wants to play one more year. I do not know much conversation there was (between Favre and the Packers) and I don’t think anyone forced him to make that decision. But I don’t know that anyone tried to talk him out of it.”
Cook said that Favre feels physically and mentally capable of playing at least one more year.
“I think he wanted to play,” Cook said. ” I think he’s still got it. He knows he’s still got it. I think he felt he could play one more year. I don’t know if they told him they really wanted him to play. That’s just the feeling I got.”
Cook was asked whether he thought Favre could be talked into returning: “I don’t know,” he said.
Reactions from around the blogosphere:
At Packer Palace, a comparison to a funeral
Excerpt:
Well the day we all dreaded but knew was coming is here but strangely I don’t feel suicidal or really even sad. It’s kind of like going to the funeral of a grandparent that 98 years old had a great life traveled around the world and done every thing they ever dreamed of. Those funerals are usually more of a celebration life than a sadness of loss.
Looking ahead to a Favre-less future, Michael David Smith at AOL Fanhouse assessed Green Bay’s prospects with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback.
Excerpt:
Not great, but not terrible either, according to the new Super Bowl odds posted today by Bodog. The Packers were listed at 14/1 before the Favre retirement announcement and are now listed at 20/1. I would have thought Favre’s retirement would drop the Packers down a bit further than that.
A tribute page for Favre at Packers.com
Feel free to weigh in with your opinions on Brett Favre’s career and his place in the game’s history, with one additional thought:
Do you really think he’s going to go through with this?
amaya swimwear
Amaya Swimwear and J'Adore Magazine Celebrate 2nd debut at BET's Rip The Runway at a Pre-Party at Lotus. Private Party 9-11 Open to general public 10 or 11; regular paid admission (doormans discretion)
david hyde pierce
Tony Award winning Curtains star David Hyde Pierce will appear on "Live with Regis and Kelly" on Monday, March 3 at 9AM. In the New York area, "Live with Regis & Kelly" airs on WABC-TV Channel 7. Check local listings. Curtains, the Musical Comedy Whodunit from the authors of Cabaret and Chicago, is now in its second year on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street).
"Curtains unfolds backstage at Boston's Colonial Theatre in 1959, where a new musical could be a Broadway smash, were it not for its talent-free leading lady. When the star dies on opening night, Lt. Frank Cioffi (David Hyde Pierce) arrives to conduct an investigation. But the lure of the theatre proves irresistible and after an unexpected romance blooms for the stage-struck detective, he finds himself just as drawn toward making the show a hit, as he is in solving the murder," describe press notes.
The production stars 2007 Tony Award winner and four-time Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce as Lt. Frank Cioffi and Tony and Emmy Award winner Debra Monk as producer Carmen Bernstein. Curtains also stars Tony Award winner Karen Ziemba as lyricist Georgia Hendricks, Jason Danieley as composer Aaron Fox, Erin Davie as ingénue Niki Harris and Edward Hibbert as director Christopher Belling, with John Bolton as theatre critic Daryl Grady, Michael X. Martin as stage manager Johnny Harmon, Michael McCormick as investor Oscar Shapiro, Noah Racey as choreographer Bobby Pepper, Megan Sikora as understudy Bambi Bernét and Gerry Vichi as producer Sidney Bernstein.
Curtains is an original musical comedy with a book by Rupert Holmes (multiple Tony Award-winner for The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Say Goodnight Gracie), music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb (the Tony Award-winning songwriters of Cabaret, Chicago, New York New York), original book and concept by Tony Award-winner Peter Stone (1776, Titanic, The Will Rogers Follies), and additional lyrics by John Kander & Rupert Holmes. Curtains is directed by five-time Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis (She Loves Me, 1776, 12 Angry Men, Steel Pier). Choreography is by Tony Award-winner Rob Ashford (Thoroughly Modern Millie).
The 31-member cast also features Nili Bassman (Arlene Barucca), Bridget Berger (Roberta Wooster), Kevin Bernard (Roy Stetson/Detective O'Farrell), Ward Billeisen (Brick Hawvermale), Jennifer Dunne (Jan Setler), David Eggers (Swing), J. Austin Eyer (Swing), Jennifer Frankel (Marjorie Cook), Patty Goble (Jessica Cranshaw/Connie Subbotin), Lorin Lattaro (Swing), Shannon Lewis (Mona Page), David Loud (Sasha Iljinsky), Brittany Marcin (Peg Prentice), Jim Newman (Randy Dexter), Aaron Ramey (Harv Fremont), Joe Aaron Reid (Ronnie Driscoll), Christopher Spaulding (Russ Cochran), Jerome Vivona (Swing) and Stephanie Youell (Swing).
Performance schedule for Curtains is Tuesday at 7:00 PM, Wednesday through Saturday at 8:00 PM, with matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2:00 PM, and Sunday at 3:00 PM. Tickets are on sale at Telecharge at 212-239-6200, online at www.telecharge.com or in person at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre box office (302 West 45th Street). For more information visit www.CurtainsTheMusical.com
"Curtains unfolds backstage at Boston's Colonial Theatre in 1959, where a new musical could be a Broadway smash, were it not for its talent-free leading lady. When the star dies on opening night, Lt. Frank Cioffi (David Hyde Pierce) arrives to conduct an investigation. But the lure of the theatre proves irresistible and after an unexpected romance blooms for the stage-struck detective, he finds himself just as drawn toward making the show a hit, as he is in solving the murder," describe press notes.
The production stars 2007 Tony Award winner and four-time Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce as Lt. Frank Cioffi and Tony and Emmy Award winner Debra Monk as producer Carmen Bernstein. Curtains also stars Tony Award winner Karen Ziemba as lyricist Georgia Hendricks, Jason Danieley as composer Aaron Fox, Erin Davie as ingénue Niki Harris and Edward Hibbert as director Christopher Belling, with John Bolton as theatre critic Daryl Grady, Michael X. Martin as stage manager Johnny Harmon, Michael McCormick as investor Oscar Shapiro, Noah Racey as choreographer Bobby Pepper, Megan Sikora as understudy Bambi Bernét and Gerry Vichi as producer Sidney Bernstein.
Curtains is an original musical comedy with a book by Rupert Holmes (multiple Tony Award-winner for The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Say Goodnight Gracie), music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb (the Tony Award-winning songwriters of Cabaret, Chicago, New York New York), original book and concept by Tony Award-winner Peter Stone (1776, Titanic, The Will Rogers Follies), and additional lyrics by John Kander & Rupert Holmes. Curtains is directed by five-time Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis (She Loves Me, 1776, 12 Angry Men, Steel Pier). Choreography is by Tony Award-winner Rob Ashford (Thoroughly Modern Millie).
The 31-member cast also features Nili Bassman (Arlene Barucca), Bridget Berger (Roberta Wooster), Kevin Bernard (Roy Stetson/Detective O'Farrell), Ward Billeisen (Brick Hawvermale), Jennifer Dunne (Jan Setler), David Eggers (Swing), J. Austin Eyer (Swing), Jennifer Frankel (Marjorie Cook), Patty Goble (Jessica Cranshaw/Connie Subbotin), Lorin Lattaro (Swing), Shannon Lewis (Mona Page), David Loud (Sasha Iljinsky), Brittany Marcin (Peg Prentice), Jim Newman (Randy Dexter), Aaron Ramey (Harv Fremont), Joe Aaron Reid (Ronnie Driscoll), Christopher Spaulding (Russ Cochran), Jerome Vivona (Swing) and Stephanie Youell (Swing).
Performance schedule for Curtains is Tuesday at 7:00 PM, Wednesday through Saturday at 8:00 PM, with matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2:00 PM, and Sunday at 3:00 PM. Tickets are on sale at Telecharge at 212-239-6200, online at www.telecharge.com or in person at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre box office (302 West 45th Street). For more information visit www.CurtainsTheMusical.com
it s all coming back to me now
David Hernandez performs “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” by Meatloaf on American Idol Top 16
Please let’s save David Hernandez! Hahaha, David just channeled his inner diva on that one. Let’s vote for David please. He deserves another week.
Let’s save David Hernandez! 1-866-IDOLS-04
Please let’s save David Hernandez! Hahaha, David just channeled his inner diva on that one. Let’s vote for David please. He deserves another week.
Let’s save David Hernandez! 1-866-IDOLS-04
gary gygax
The rattling of dice across tabletops around the word falls silent today with the news that co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons and TSR, Gary Gygax, has passed away at the age of 69. The news came via the forums of Troll Lord Games, who publish Gygax's Lejendary Adventures and Castles & Crusades sourcebooks, delivered via his son Ernie Gygax. He died in his home, having been in failing health for some time, suffering several strokes and a near heart-attack. Gygax was an inspiration to the gaming industry, with his work directly or indirectly influencing entire genres - role-playing games and MMORPGs specifically. I probably wouldn't be writing this right now if the thought of missing my weekly D&D games hadn't kept me from allocating my 6'6" frame towards more sporting endeavors. Gary Gygax may have passed on, but the legacy he leaves to gaming will live on forever. Rest in peace, Dungeon Master.
gilt.com
Gilt.com is like an online sale on everything. Manhattan-based Gilt Groupe started the Web site. About 40 fashion houses offer collections for sale on gilt.com. Natori, Badgley Mischka and Judith Ripka are a few fashion houses offering their collections on gilt.com.
jeff buckley hallelujah
A cover of a cover of a live version, sure, but Jeff Buckley's "Hallelujah" owns. To borrow Sasha Frere-Jones' terminology, Buckley's take isn't just "killingly good"; for an entire generation of TV- and film-watching downloaders, the siren-voiced troubadour steals "Hallelujah" from both its original composer, Leonard Cohen (see: Brian Howe's Cohen reissues review), and John Cale, the man whose Shrek-appearing cover most clearly influenced this prayerful, bell-like take. If there are young men in coffeehouses everywhere attempting fluttery voices and quietly dizzying electric guitar accompaniment, this song-- part of a Buckley best-of out May 22-- is to blame. Even so, it owns.
At the recent EMP Pop Conference, Michael Barthel tirelessly analyzed the song's journey from Cohen's overproduced, gospel-backed 1985 curio to the overwhelmingly melancholy 1994 hymn familiar to millions from "The O.C.", "Scrubs", and, ugh, that new Fall Out Boy album. It may be nearly impossible now to separate Buckley's version from its sociocultural baggage, and clearly he simplifies some of the artistic nuances of Cohen's less remarkable original, buying into bathos and the romantic artiste myth. Still, there's something about the song, and indeed Buckley's recording-- cold breath, melodic guitar work, that voice-- which causes it to transcend both performer and composer to become part of a broader pop consciousness. Such is its power that my fiancée and I still fall asleep to it some nights, years after discovering it, but we know we don't "own" it anymore; no one does.
At the recent EMP Pop Conference, Michael Barthel tirelessly analyzed the song's journey from Cohen's overproduced, gospel-backed 1985 curio to the overwhelmingly melancholy 1994 hymn familiar to millions from "The O.C.", "Scrubs", and, ugh, that new Fall Out Boy album. It may be nearly impossible now to separate Buckley's version from its sociocultural baggage, and clearly he simplifies some of the artistic nuances of Cohen's less remarkable original, buying into bathos and the romantic artiste myth. Still, there's something about the song, and indeed Buckley's recording-- cold breath, melodic guitar work, that voice-- which causes it to transcend both performer and composer to become part of a broader pop consciousness. Such is its power that my fiancée and I still fall asleep to it some nights, years after discovering it, but we know we don't "own" it anymore; no one does.
don t you forget about me
Michael Lee Johns sings Simple Mind’s “Don’t Forget About Me.”
I like the song — it reminds of my teenage years and all of the John Hughes films set in the Chicago suburbs that were popular in the 1980s.
Randy: It’s so you. You kind of remind me of Michael Hutchence.
Paula: I’m so glad you’re the kind of artist you is defining who you are. She likes his low range. You have this presence that is different and unique. “This season you are all unique and different.”
Simon: I liked it, but didn’t love it. You’re rather like one of the girls in the competition. You haven’t picked the right song yet. “I really, really like you. You’re going to do well in this competition.”
I like the song — it reminds of my teenage years and all of the John Hughes films set in the Chicago suburbs that were popular in the 1980s.
Randy: It’s so you. You kind of remind me of Michael Hutchence.
Paula: I’m so glad you’re the kind of artist you is defining who you are. She likes his low range. You have this presence that is different and unique. “This season you are all unique and different.”
Simon: I liked it, but didn’t love it. You’re rather like one of the girls in the competition. You haven’t picked the right song yet. “I really, really like you. You’re going to do well in this competition.”
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
woodrow keeble
Woodrow Wilson Keeble is the first Sioux Indian to receive the Medal of Honor. The President presented it to his family in a ceremony today in the White House.
It's taken nearly 60 years for Master Sergeant Woodrow Wilson Keeble to be awarded the medal he earned on the battlefield in Korea. His nominating paperwork was lost, and then it was resubmitted, and then it was lost again. Then the deadline passed, and Woody and his family were told it was too late. Some blamed the bureaucracy for a shameful blunder. Others suspected racism: Woody was a full-blooded Sioux Indian. Whatever the reason, the first Sioux to ever receive the Medal of Honor died without knowing it was his. A terrible injustice was done to a good man, to his family, and to history.
This is a long story, but one that bring pride to your hearts and possibly tears to your eyes. What a true American hero!! Woody should a focus in every child's history class. Here's is a transcript of the ceremony:
It's easy to understand why so many people argued so passionately for the Medal once you hear the story of what Woody Keeble did. This story unfolded at an important time in our history. The year was 1951. The world was divided by a Cold War. America was under threat and — some believed — overmatched and out of heart. The great evil of communism was said to be the future of the world. It was on the advance in Europe, and in China, and on the Asian peninsula of Korea.
On that peninsula, a battle raged between communist forces in the North and the forces of freedom in the South. And Woody Keeble, a decorated veteran of Guadalcanal, raised his hand to serve his country once again. Woody said he volunteered for Korea because, "somebody has to teach those kids how to fight." And that's exactly what he did. In George Company, he quickly became a mentor, a teacher, and a legend. He was so strong that he could lift the back of a jeep and spin it around.
Some people knew he had been scouted by the Chicago White Sox. He had a heck of an arm, and he threw grenades like a baseball. One soldier remembered the time Woody walked through a mine field, leaving tracks for his men to follow. Another recalled the time Woody was shot twice in the arm and he kept fighting, without seeming to notice.
That fall, Woody's courage was on full display during a major offensive called Operation No Man [sic]. His company was ordered to take a series of hills protecting a major enemy supply line. High up in those hills and manning machine guns were Chinese communist forces. After days of fighting, the officers in Woody's company had fallen. Woody assumed command of one platoon, then a second, and then a third, until one of the hills was taken, and the enemy fled in wild retreat.
That first advance nearly killed him. By the end of the day, Woody had more than 83 grenade fragments in his body. He had bleeding wounds in his arms, chest, and thighs. And yet he still wanted to fight. So after a day with the medics, he defied the doctor's orders and returned to the battlefield. And that is where, on October 20, 1951, Master Sergeant Woodrow Wilson Keeble made history.
Communist forces still held a crucial hill that was the "pearl" of their defenses. They had pinned down U.S. forces with a furious assault. One soldier said the enemy lobbed so many grenades on American troops that they looked like a flock of blackbirds in the sky. Allied forces had tried heavy artillery to dislodge the enemy, and nothing seemed to be working. The offensive was failing, and American boys were dying. But our forces had one advantage: Woody was back, and Woody was some kind of mad.
He grabbed grenades and his weapon and climbed that crucial hill alone. Woody climbed hundreds of yards through dirt and rock, with his wounds aching, bullets flying, and grenades falling all around him. As Woody first started off, someone saw him and remarked: "Either he's the bravest soldier I have ever met, or he's crazy." Soldiers watched in awe as Woody single-handedly took out one machine gun nest, and then another. When Woody was through, all 16 enemy soldiers were dead, the hill was taken, and the Allies won the day.
Woody Keeble's act of heroism saved many American lives, and earned him a permanent place in his fellow soldiers' hearts. Years later, some of those tough soldiers' eyes would fill with tears when they saw Woody again. One said: "He was the most respected person I ever knew in my life." Another said: "I would have followed him anywhere." A third said: "He was awesome." Those brave boys battled tyranny, held the line against a communist menace, and kept a nation free. And some of them are with us today. We are honored to host you at the White House. We thank you for your courage. We thank you for honoring your comrade in arms. And we thank you for your service to the United States.
As the war ended, Woody went back to North Dakota. In some ways, his return was a sad one. Within a few years, his first wife died. He would suffer from numerous affects of the war. A series of strokes paralyzed his right side and robbed him of his ability to speak. And the wounds he sustained in service to his country would haunt him for the rest of his life.
Yet Woody was not a bitter man. As a member of his family put it: "Woody loved his country, loved his tribe, and loved God." Woody even found love again with a woman named Blossom. Woody may not have been able to speak, but he could still get a message across. He wrote a note asking Blossom to marry him. She told him she needed some time to think about it. So while she was deliberating, Woody put their engagement announcement in the newspaper. (Laughter.) This is a man who was relentless in love as well as war. (Laughter.)
In his community he was an everyday hero. Even in poor health, he would mow lawns for seniors in the summers and help cars out of the snow banks in the winters. He once picked up a hitchhiker who was down on his luck and looking for work. Woody wasn't a rich man, but he gave the man $50. Those who knew Woody can tell countless stories like this — one of a great soldier who became a Good Samaritan.
To his last days, he was a devoted veteran. He proudly wore his uniform at local events and parades. Sometimes folks who loved him would see that uniform and ask him about his missing medal. They felt he was cheated, yet Woddy never complained. See, he believed America was the greatest nation on Earth, even when it made mistakes. And there was never a single day he wasn't proud to have served our country.
Woody suffered his eighth — and final — stroke in 1982. His son, Russell, took him to the hospital and prayed it wasn't the end. But Woody knew, and he wasn't afraid. Woodrow Wilson Keeble died in graceful anonymity, unknown except to the fortunate souls who loved him, and those who learned from him. Russell put it this way: "Woody met death with a smile. He taught me how to live, and he taught me how to die."
I am pleased that this good and honorable man is finally getting the recognition he deserves. But on behalf of our grateful nation, I deeply regret that this tribute comes decades too late. Woody will never hold this Medal in his hands or wear it on his uniform. He will never hear a President thank him for his heroism. He will never stand here to see the pride of his friends and loved ones, as I see in their eyes now.
But there are some things we can still do for him. We can tell his story. We can honor his memory. And we can follow his lead — by showing all those who have followed him on the battlefield the same love and generosity of spirit that Woody showed his country everyday.
At the request of the Keeble family and in accordance with the Sioux tradition, two empty chairs have been placed on this stage to represent Woody and Blossom and to acknowledge their passing into the spiritual world. The Sioux have a saying: "The life of a man is a circle." Well, today, we complete Woody Keeble's circle — from an example to his men to an example for the ages. And if we honor his life and take lessons from his good and noble service, then Master Sergeant Woody Keeble will serve his country once again.
I want to thank you all for coming. May I ask for God's blessings on you and Woody Keeble and the Keeble family. May God continue to bless our country. And now I ask Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Bluedog to join me. Commander Thompson will read the citation.
COMMANDER THOMPSON: The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor to Master Sergeant Woodrow W. Keeble, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity, at the risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty:
In action with an armed enemy near Sangsan-ni, Korea, on 20 October, 1951. On that day, Master Sergeant Keeble was an acting platoon leader for the support platoon in Company G, 19th Infantry, in the attack on Hill 765, a steep and rugged position that was well defended by the enemy. Leading the support platoon, Master Sergeant Keeble saw that the attacking elements had become pinned down on the slope by heavy enemy fire from three well-fortified and strategically placed enemy positions. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Master Sergeant Keeble dashed forward and joined the pinned-down platoon. Then, hugging the ground, Master Sergeant Keeble crawled forward alone until he was in close proximity to one of the hostile machine-gun emplacements. Ignoring the heavy fire that the crew trained on him, Master Sergeant Keeble activated a grenade and threw it with great accuracy, successfully destroying the position. Continuing his one-man assault, he moved to the second enemy position and destroyed it with another grenade. Despite the fact that the enemy troops were now directing their firepower against him and unleashing a shower of grenades in a frantic attempt to stop his advance, he moved forward against the third hostile emplacement, and skillfully neutralized the remaining enemy position. As his comrades moved forward to join him, Master Sergeant Keeble continued to direct accurate fire against nearby trenches, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. Inspired by his courage, Company G successfully moved forward and seized its important objective. The extraordinary courage, selfless service, and devotion to duty displayed that day by Master Sergeant Keeble was an inspiration to all around him and reflected great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
It's taken nearly 60 years for Master Sergeant Woodrow Wilson Keeble to be awarded the medal he earned on the battlefield in Korea. His nominating paperwork was lost, and then it was resubmitted, and then it was lost again. Then the deadline passed, and Woody and his family were told it was too late. Some blamed the bureaucracy for a shameful blunder. Others suspected racism: Woody was a full-blooded Sioux Indian. Whatever the reason, the first Sioux to ever receive the Medal of Honor died without knowing it was his. A terrible injustice was done to a good man, to his family, and to history.
This is a long story, but one that bring pride to your hearts and possibly tears to your eyes. What a true American hero!! Woody should a focus in every child's history class. Here's is a transcript of the ceremony:
It's easy to understand why so many people argued so passionately for the Medal once you hear the story of what Woody Keeble did. This story unfolded at an important time in our history. The year was 1951. The world was divided by a Cold War. America was under threat and — some believed — overmatched and out of heart. The great evil of communism was said to be the future of the world. It was on the advance in Europe, and in China, and on the Asian peninsula of Korea.
On that peninsula, a battle raged between communist forces in the North and the forces of freedom in the South. And Woody Keeble, a decorated veteran of Guadalcanal, raised his hand to serve his country once again. Woody said he volunteered for Korea because, "somebody has to teach those kids how to fight." And that's exactly what he did. In George Company, he quickly became a mentor, a teacher, and a legend. He was so strong that he could lift the back of a jeep and spin it around.
Some people knew he had been scouted by the Chicago White Sox. He had a heck of an arm, and he threw grenades like a baseball. One soldier remembered the time Woody walked through a mine field, leaving tracks for his men to follow. Another recalled the time Woody was shot twice in the arm and he kept fighting, without seeming to notice.
That fall, Woody's courage was on full display during a major offensive called Operation No Man [sic]. His company was ordered to take a series of hills protecting a major enemy supply line. High up in those hills and manning machine guns were Chinese communist forces. After days of fighting, the officers in Woody's company had fallen. Woody assumed command of one platoon, then a second, and then a third, until one of the hills was taken, and the enemy fled in wild retreat.
That first advance nearly killed him. By the end of the day, Woody had more than 83 grenade fragments in his body. He had bleeding wounds in his arms, chest, and thighs. And yet he still wanted to fight. So after a day with the medics, he defied the doctor's orders and returned to the battlefield. And that is where, on October 20, 1951, Master Sergeant Woodrow Wilson Keeble made history.
Communist forces still held a crucial hill that was the "pearl" of their defenses. They had pinned down U.S. forces with a furious assault. One soldier said the enemy lobbed so many grenades on American troops that they looked like a flock of blackbirds in the sky. Allied forces had tried heavy artillery to dislodge the enemy, and nothing seemed to be working. The offensive was failing, and American boys were dying. But our forces had one advantage: Woody was back, and Woody was some kind of mad.
He grabbed grenades and his weapon and climbed that crucial hill alone. Woody climbed hundreds of yards through dirt and rock, with his wounds aching, bullets flying, and grenades falling all around him. As Woody first started off, someone saw him and remarked: "Either he's the bravest soldier I have ever met, or he's crazy." Soldiers watched in awe as Woody single-handedly took out one machine gun nest, and then another. When Woody was through, all 16 enemy soldiers were dead, the hill was taken, and the Allies won the day.
Woody Keeble's act of heroism saved many American lives, and earned him a permanent place in his fellow soldiers' hearts. Years later, some of those tough soldiers' eyes would fill with tears when they saw Woody again. One said: "He was the most respected person I ever knew in my life." Another said: "I would have followed him anywhere." A third said: "He was awesome." Those brave boys battled tyranny, held the line against a communist menace, and kept a nation free. And some of them are with us today. We are honored to host you at the White House. We thank you for your courage. We thank you for honoring your comrade in arms. And we thank you for your service to the United States.
As the war ended, Woody went back to North Dakota. In some ways, his return was a sad one. Within a few years, his first wife died. He would suffer from numerous affects of the war. A series of strokes paralyzed his right side and robbed him of his ability to speak. And the wounds he sustained in service to his country would haunt him for the rest of his life.
Yet Woody was not a bitter man. As a member of his family put it: "Woody loved his country, loved his tribe, and loved God." Woody even found love again with a woman named Blossom. Woody may not have been able to speak, but he could still get a message across. He wrote a note asking Blossom to marry him. She told him she needed some time to think about it. So while she was deliberating, Woody put their engagement announcement in the newspaper. (Laughter.) This is a man who was relentless in love as well as war. (Laughter.)
In his community he was an everyday hero. Even in poor health, he would mow lawns for seniors in the summers and help cars out of the snow banks in the winters. He once picked up a hitchhiker who was down on his luck and looking for work. Woody wasn't a rich man, but he gave the man $50. Those who knew Woody can tell countless stories like this — one of a great soldier who became a Good Samaritan.
To his last days, he was a devoted veteran. He proudly wore his uniform at local events and parades. Sometimes folks who loved him would see that uniform and ask him about his missing medal. They felt he was cheated, yet Woddy never complained. See, he believed America was the greatest nation on Earth, even when it made mistakes. And there was never a single day he wasn't proud to have served our country.
Woody suffered his eighth — and final — stroke in 1982. His son, Russell, took him to the hospital and prayed it wasn't the end. But Woody knew, and he wasn't afraid. Woodrow Wilson Keeble died in graceful anonymity, unknown except to the fortunate souls who loved him, and those who learned from him. Russell put it this way: "Woody met death with a smile. He taught me how to live, and he taught me how to die."
I am pleased that this good and honorable man is finally getting the recognition he deserves. But on behalf of our grateful nation, I deeply regret that this tribute comes decades too late. Woody will never hold this Medal in his hands or wear it on his uniform. He will never hear a President thank him for his heroism. He will never stand here to see the pride of his friends and loved ones, as I see in their eyes now.
But there are some things we can still do for him. We can tell his story. We can honor his memory. And we can follow his lead — by showing all those who have followed him on the battlefield the same love and generosity of spirit that Woody showed his country everyday.
At the request of the Keeble family and in accordance with the Sioux tradition, two empty chairs have been placed on this stage to represent Woody and Blossom and to acknowledge their passing into the spiritual world. The Sioux have a saying: "The life of a man is a circle." Well, today, we complete Woody Keeble's circle — from an example to his men to an example for the ages. And if we honor his life and take lessons from his good and noble service, then Master Sergeant Woody Keeble will serve his country once again.
I want to thank you all for coming. May I ask for God's blessings on you and Woody Keeble and the Keeble family. May God continue to bless our country. And now I ask Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Bluedog to join me. Commander Thompson will read the citation.
COMMANDER THOMPSON: The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor to Master Sergeant Woodrow W. Keeble, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity, at the risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty:
In action with an armed enemy near Sangsan-ni, Korea, on 20 October, 1951. On that day, Master Sergeant Keeble was an acting platoon leader for the support platoon in Company G, 19th Infantry, in the attack on Hill 765, a steep and rugged position that was well defended by the enemy. Leading the support platoon, Master Sergeant Keeble saw that the attacking elements had become pinned down on the slope by heavy enemy fire from three well-fortified and strategically placed enemy positions. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Master Sergeant Keeble dashed forward and joined the pinned-down platoon. Then, hugging the ground, Master Sergeant Keeble crawled forward alone until he was in close proximity to one of the hostile machine-gun emplacements. Ignoring the heavy fire that the crew trained on him, Master Sergeant Keeble activated a grenade and threw it with great accuracy, successfully destroying the position. Continuing his one-man assault, he moved to the second enemy position and destroyed it with another grenade. Despite the fact that the enemy troops were now directing their firepower against him and unleashing a shower of grenades in a frantic attempt to stop his advance, he moved forward against the third hostile emplacement, and skillfully neutralized the remaining enemy position. As his comrades moved forward to join him, Master Sergeant Keeble continued to direct accurate fire against nearby trenches, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. Inspired by his courage, Company G successfully moved forward and seized its important objective. The extraordinary courage, selfless service, and devotion to duty displayed that day by Master Sergeant Keeble was an inspiration to all around him and reflected great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
remote area medical
Sunday night 60 Minutes had a segment on the Remote Area Medical (RAM) program founded by Stan Brock in 1985 to serve Third World countries. RAM is a not-for-profit volunteer airborne relief medical program. Currently 60 percent of the work is now being done in the United States. Why? 47 million Americans have no health insurance and the number of people who are underinsured is not known. I find this all very sad. For more information please go to RAM and for the full story on Sunday’s tv segment please go to 60Minutes
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
lauren cleri
Police: 'Paradise Hotel 2' contestant Nathan Clutter's death a
Jan 17, 2008 "As Paradise Hotel 2 comes to air, we are saddened by the loss of Nathan Clutter, who passed away on October 12 of last year," the networks stated in a [more]
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tina fey snl
Fey was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia, the daughter of Jeanne, a brokerage employee, and Donald Fey, a university grant-proposal writer.[3] Fey's father has German and Scottish ancestry and her mother is of Greek origin.[4]
Fey exhibited her sense of quirky humor at an early age. Her brother, Peter, remembers a drawing she made when she was about seven. It showed people holding hands, walking down the street with wedges of Swiss cheese. The caption read, "What a friend we have in cheeses!"[4]
Fey was exposed to comedy early, saying:
“ I remember my parents sneaking me in to see Young Frankenstein. We would also watch Saturday Night Live, or Monty Python or old Marx Brothers movies. My dad would let us stay up late to watch The Honeymooners. We were not allowed to watch The Flintstones, though, which my dad hated because it ripped off The Honeymooners.[5] I actually have a very low level of Flintstones knowledge for someone my age.[6] ”
Fey attended Cardington Elementary School and Beverly Hills Middle School.[7] By middle school she knew she was interested in comedy, even doing an independent study project on the subject in eighth grade.[5] She graduated from Upper Darby High School in 1988.[8][
Fey exhibited her sense of quirky humor at an early age. Her brother, Peter, remembers a drawing she made when she was about seven. It showed people holding hands, walking down the street with wedges of Swiss cheese. The caption read, "What a friend we have in cheeses!"[4]
Fey was exposed to comedy early, saying:
“ I remember my parents sneaking me in to see Young Frankenstein. We would also watch Saturday Night Live, or Monty Python or old Marx Brothers movies. My dad would let us stay up late to watch The Honeymooners. We were not allowed to watch The Flintstones, though, which my dad hated because it ripped off The Honeymooners.[5] I actually have a very low level of Flintstones knowledge for someone my age.[6] ”
Fey attended Cardington Elementary School and Beverly Hills Middle School.[7] By middle school she knew she was interested in comedy, even doing an independent study project on the subject in eighth grade.[5] She graduated from Upper Darby High School in 1988.[8][
valerie bertinelli
Bertinelli was born in Wilmington, Delaware[1] to Italian parents Nancy and Andy Bertinelli (a General Motors executive). Along with her one older and two younger brothers, the family lived in Claymont, Delaware and Clarkston, Michigan before moving to Van Nuys, California where Bertinelli studied acting at the Tami Lynn School of Artists. She attended Granada Hills High School until 1978 but did not graduate. As of January 2008, she is pursuing the last few credits needed for her high school degree.[1] She was raised Catholic.[2]
visa ipo
Q: Is there any news on the initial public offering of Visa?
After months of speculation regarding the timing, Visa's IPO appears to be on track.
In early November, Visa's IPO moved forward when the company filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is expected to raise $10 billion, which would make it one of the largest IPOs in U.S. history. The IPO's timing is unknown, but I'd expect to see it in early 2008. Check IPOhome.com for more updates.
Demand for shares of Visa is expected to be strong because shares of top rival MasterCard (MA) have performed so well. Shares of MasterCard have soared more than 300% from their first day closing price of $46. That's a great return for an IPO that priced at $39 a share on May 24, 2006.
Just be careful before jumping into Visa stock. Since MasterCard did so well, there's going to be a mania for Visa shares. Make sure Visa's valuation is reasonable compared with MasterCard's before chasing it.
FIND MORE STORIES IN: Exchange Commission | Securities | Visa | MasterCard | IPOs | Quote
As of mid-November, MasterCard's shares had a price-to-earnings ratio of about 30. You certainly wouldn't want to pay more than that for Visa and you'll want to check what MasterCard's P-E is at the time of the IPO. You can get a stock's P-E by putting the company name or stock ticker symbol in any Get a Quote box at money.usatoday.com.
After months of speculation regarding the timing, Visa's IPO appears to be on track.
In early November, Visa's IPO moved forward when the company filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is expected to raise $10 billion, which would make it one of the largest IPOs in U.S. history. The IPO's timing is unknown, but I'd expect to see it in early 2008. Check IPOhome.com for more updates.
Demand for shares of Visa is expected to be strong because shares of top rival MasterCard (MA) have performed so well. Shares of MasterCard have soared more than 300% from their first day closing price of $46. That's a great return for an IPO that priced at $39 a share on May 24, 2006.
Just be careful before jumping into Visa stock. Since MasterCard did so well, there's going to be a mania for Visa shares. Make sure Visa's valuation is reasonable compared with MasterCard's before chasing it.
FIND MORE STORIES IN: Exchange Commission | Securities | Visa | MasterCard | IPOs | Quote
As of mid-November, MasterCard's shares had a price-to-earnings ratio of about 30. You certainly wouldn't want to pay more than that for Visa and you'll want to check what MasterCard's P-E is at the time of the IPO. You can get a stock's P-E by putting the company name or stock ticker symbol in any Get a Quote box at money.usatoday.com.
french vanilla ice cream
Years ago I remember my father making vanilla ice cream for all of us with an ice cream maker that required a lot of crushed ice and salt. Can't remember now if it was hand crank or electric. But man oh man was that ice cream good - so rich and creamy. The ice cream makers have improved a lot in the last thirty years, no more need for crushed ice or salt, just have to remember to put the bowl in the freezer a day ahead of time. We recently bought a new ice cream maker and to break it in we made a batch of French vanilla ice cream - the kind with egg yolks and vanilla been seeds in it. French vanilla is a bit more complicated than regular vanilla or most of the ice cream recipes that come with the machine, as you need to prepare a custard mix by cooking the eggs and cream first. But unlike many homemade ice creams which can be a little on the ice-y side, because of the added richness of the egg yolks, French vanilla stays creamier - at least for the first day or two in the freezer. Actually, I don't think this batch lasted past day two, it was just too good to let languish in the freezer.
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk (separated into 1 cup and 1/2 cup)
2 vanilla beans, halved lengthwise
8 large egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk (separated into 1 cup and 1/2 cup)
2 vanilla beans, halved lengthwise
8 large egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
wigeon
Wigeon are dabbling ducks in the genus Anas. There are three species: the Eurasian Wigeon, the American Wigeon and the Chilöe Wigeon. Widgeon is an alternative, though archaic, spelling; the American Wigeon has in the past been known as Baldpate.
rat race rebellion
Since 1999, when we launched the pioneering virtual-careers training company, Staffcentrix, and in our various roles as trainers, authors, newsletter publishers, confidants and “lifestyle advisors,” we've been helping people around the world "rebel" against the oppressive sprawl-and-crawl trends of modern life and take back control of their lives.
Here, we’ll share a wealth (ours and others) of work at home job leads, “insider tips,” expert advice, products, resources, opinions, camaraderie and laughter to help you, too, avoid or free yourself from the “meat grinder” and regain sanity, sensibility and serenity for yourself and those you love.
Our goal is to help people live the lives their hearts aspire to, and to make the world a better place. We don’t talk politics (as we say here, our political party is the Boston Tea Party), and we rarely rant and rave. That said, the Rat Race is a powerful thing, and it takes some Rebellion to deal with it. Here’s to yours!
Here, we’ll share a wealth (ours and others) of work at home job leads, “insider tips,” expert advice, products, resources, opinions, camaraderie and laughter to help you, too, avoid or free yourself from the “meat grinder” and regain sanity, sensibility and serenity for yourself and those you love.
Our goal is to help people live the lives their hearts aspire to, and to make the world a better place. We don’t talk politics (as we say here, our political party is the Boston Tea Party), and we rarely rant and rave. That said, the Rat Race is a powerful thing, and it takes some Rebellion to deal with it. Here’s to yours!
walk vest
I try to walk the nights that I am not running and found this Walk Vest on a website. I want to get more out of my walking and when I use weights to enhance my walk it makes me soar from the weight distribution. It looks to be helpful but was wondering if anyone has used it or knows someone who has. Here is the website.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
spring break shark attack
Danielle, a sheltered young teenager, travels to Florida to join her friends, Karen and Alica for college Spring Break week. Danielle falls for a good-natured local guy named Shane who runs a boat charter business with his mother Mary. Danielle also attracts some unwanted attention by J.T., a libidos fraternity party animal who will resort to anything to get Danielle to notice him. Meanwhile, Danielle's older brother, Charlie, is a marine biologist investigating a new reef where several swimmers have recently disappeared. But it turns out that schools of deadly tiger sharks have arrived in the area and Charlie tries to get the warning out before there is a huge feeding frenzy on the beaches of the Florida coast.
love comes softly
Marty Claridge (Katherine Heigl) has just moved out to the West with her husband Aaron Claridge (Oliver MacReady), who dies shortly after. With no other options, she accepts the marriage proposal of widower Clark Davis (Dale Midkiff), who offers her a place to stay for the winter and provides her with the fare for the wagon train heading back East in the spring. In exchange, he wants her to provide a maternal influence for his young daughter Missie (Skye McCole Bartusiak). Marty, while expecting her first husband's baby, is even more in need of a warm place to stay. Still, it is not an ideal arrangement for any of them, and at first Marty and Missie do not get along. Marty learns more about "Clark's God" than she ever dreamed, and as the seasons pass, they all start to feel more like a family, and finally Marty and Clark come to realize they're in love
love s unfolding dream
In the 1890’s Western town of Anderson’s Corner, 18-year-old Belinda Tyler’s (Scout Taylor-Compton) life is suddenly pulled in different directions. As she campaigns to convince the town doctor to take her on as an apprentice, she begins to fall for a visiting New York lawyer. Tempering her love for him with his desire for a traditional wife and family back East, Belinda wonders if sometimes one dream is all you can have. “Love’s Unfolding Dream,” a Hallmark Channel Original Movie premieres Saturday, December 15 (9/8c)
Saturday, February 23, 2008
a letter to three wives
A Letter to Three Wives is a 1949 film which tells the story of a woman who mails a letter to three women, telling them she has left town with the husband of one of them. It stars Jeanne Crain, Linda Darnell, Ann Sothern, Kirk Douglas, Paul Douglas, Jeffrey Lynn, and Thelma Ritter. An uncredited Celeste Holm provides the voice of Addie Ross, the unseen woman who authored the title letter.
The movie was adapted by Vera Caspary and Joseph L. Mankiewicz from the novel Letter to Five Wives by John Klempner. It was directed by Mankiewicz, who went on to direct All About Eve the following year.
It won the Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Writing, Screenplay and was nominated for Best Picture.
The movie was adapted by Vera Caspary and Joseph L. Mankiewicz from the novel Letter to Five Wives by John Klempner. It was directed by Mankiewicz, who went on to direct All About Eve the following year.
It won the Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Writing, Screenplay and was nominated for Best Picture.
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