Skywarp!

From the Boston Globe: ABC recalls producers from three campaigns 12/11/2003 A day after ABC "Nightline" anchor Ted Koppel generated criticism for over-emphasizing strategic issues as moderator of the Democratic presidential debate in New Hampshire, ABC News confirmed yesterday that it has pulled three "off-air producers" from the campaigns of Representative Dennis Kucinich of Ohio, former senator Carol Moseley Braun of Illinois, and the Rev. Al Sharpton of New York. Asked if the decision was related to the three candidates' low standing in the polls and longshot status, ABC spokeswoman Cathie Levine said "as we prepare for Iowa and New Hampshire, we are putting more resources toward covering those events. We'll continue to cover these candidates as other news organizations do. To date, we've logged more hours with these candidates than any other news organization." Kucinich responded to ABC's decision by saying, "Obviously, ABC is retaliating for my challenge to Ted Koppel in last night's debate. They have proven my point, which is the media, and now specifically ABC, is now trying to set the agenda for this election." -- GLOBE STAFF

I think it's about shaking your tits, where your "milk" is stored. She's basically saying that she's sexier than all the women hearing the song, and telling them so.

There's just no titles I really want besides "Manhunt" and "Double Dash". That's the whole problem.

http://www.reuters.co.uk/newsPackageArticl...417967§ion=news ""Rings" director wants to film "Hobbit" Mon 8 December, 2003 16:27 By Emma Thomasson BERLIN (Reuters) - New Zealand film director Peter Jackson, tipped to win an Oscar for his "The Lord of the Rings" epic, says he would like to make "The Hobbit" prequel to the trilogy and work with some of the same actors again. Speaking to journalists in Berlin ahead of the European premiere of the last part of the "Rings" trilogy -- "The Return of the King" -- Jackson said he was sad but also relieved that the mammoth project he has worked on for seven years was over. "I'm glad there's not a fourth Lord of the Rings film next year," he said. "I feel very tired and exhausted." "I've been working very hard this year. It was the hardest year of the whole seven really," he said, adding that the last part had twice as many computer-generated shots as the second, "The Two Towers", which won an Oscar for digital effects. "It's my favourite because it has a stronger emotional depth than the other two films, it has a sense of closure," he said on Monday. Despite his exhaustion, Jackson is not resting on his laurels and said if complex rights issues can be resolved he would like to direct "The Hobbit", J.R.R. Tolkien's prequel to the "Rings" trilogy set some 50 years earlier. "I'd be interested in doing it because I think it would give continuity to the overall chapter," he said. While many of the lead "Rings" characters do not appear in "The Hobbit" story, the wizard Gandalf, played by Ian McKellen, and Gollum, the cave dweller corrupted by the powerful ring, do and should make a comeback. Arwen, the elf princess played by Liv Tyler, could also feature again, Jackson said.

http://www.mtv.com/onair/mtv2/ask_andrew/index.jhtml "ANDREW W.K. has been asked by MTV2 to host his own show. According to the singer, "Originally I had so many ideas and plans that I could barely think. I mean, my own TV show? I can do anything I want! WOW! At first I wanted to do something really planned out — something more in a studio where the focus was super singular, but then after thinking about it more, I realized that I just wanted to talk and hang out with people. I thought it would be much better if the show wasn't only about me, but about all the awesome people that are part of what we're doing and part of the world. You know? It's going to be a show where anybody can have the chance to be on, and we'll just do stuff. My main idea with that is to solve problems, or give advice and help. You know? All I'm really thinking is that I want it to be OUR thing, not just a show where you watch this one guy do everything, but a show where you can watch your friends and people do cool stuff and work on basic things. Someone can write in to us, and if choose them we'll go to their house and hang out and talk about their life and their family and school and problems and good stuff and bad stuff... whatever. We'll go to people's work and help them out on the job and see what they're doing and how they make it happen. You'll see! All I know is that it's going to be awesome... and it's up to you to make it really great! Together we will do this, and we will do it all the way! "Anyway, we're not exactly sure when the show starts, but we're going to start filming it right away this December and January 2003-2004. We have a lot of stuff to film, so we'll be working on it for a while. It's right in the beginning, but it will race forward before we even know it. Just keep your eyes wide and bloodshot with a fresh water drop and look at the information that comes from where it counts!"

Patriots fans are finally getting their wish. It only took their ninth straight win, but the Patriots have finally moved to the top of the Power Rankings, ending Kansas City's 12 week run at No. 1. We've been bombarded by fans from all over New England this season, and while it's been tiresome at times to read all the angry e-mail, the passion is something you have to admire. And besides, it looks like all the e-mails were right. The Patriots are now a perfect 7-0 against teams that currently have winning records (Eagles, Titans, Dolphins twice, Broncos, Cowboys and Colts). That's pretty impressive. New England isn't blowing teams out, winning by a margin of only 4.6 points per game. But they're winning and in line to be the top seed in the AFC. The Chiefs dropped just one spot to No. 2, but they're looking a little shaky lately and the Eagles are right behind them with an eight-game winning streak. A big mover this week was the Ravens, who jumped up five spots to No. 7 following their dismantling of the Bengals. Baltimore has won three straight games over quality opponents (Seahawks, 49ers and Bengals) and looks like one of the hottest teams in the NFL. Anyway, on to the rankings. 2003 Power Rankings: Week 15 Rank Team Rec. Comment 1 Patriots 11-2-0 Tom Brady is now 31-12 (.721) as a starter. He might not look as good as Peyton Manning or Steve McNair, but he's a winner. 2 Chiefs 11-2-0 Suddenly the Chiefs look like they have some dents in their armor and the run defense is the big one. 3 Eagles 10-3-0 In Philly's eight-game winning streak, Donovan McNabb has thrown 10 TD passes and just three INTs. 4 Colts 10-3-0 Win over the Titans gives the Colts a stranglehold on the AFC South. 5 Rams 10-3-0 Rams can put away the NFC West with a win over the Seahawks on Sunday. 6 Titans 9-4-0 Titans' road to the Super Bowl looks like it will be entirely on the road once the playoffs start. 7 Ravens 8-5-0 The Ravens are starting to look like the kind of team that will be really dangerous in the playoffs. 8 Broncos 8-5-0 Eddie Kennison talked the talk, but it was the Denver Broncos and Clinton Portis that walked the walk. 9 Dolphins 8-5-0 Jay Fiedler is banged up again, but it looks like he'll play Monday against the Eagles in what is close to a must-win game for the Dolphins. 10 Panthers 8-5-0 Panthers still sitting pretty in the NFC South, but they don't want to back in to the playoffs. 11 Vikings 8-5-0 Daunte Culpepper to Randy Moss is about as fun as anything in the NFL to watch. 12 Seahawks 8-5-0 Maybe the Seahawks can't get good coffee on the road or something. 13 Bengals 7-6-0 That loud sound you heard was the Bengals crashing back down to earth. 14 Packers 7-6-0 Trailing the Vikings (in the NFC North), Cowboys and Seahawks (in wild card) by one game, the Packers have to be looking to win their last three. 15 Cowboys 8-5-0 Terry Glenn, Antonio Bryant and Joey Galloway had zero catches against the Eagles -- that's hard to imagine. 16 49ers 6-7-0 Is there a team in the NFL that has been harder to figure out this season than the 49ers? 17 Saints 6-7-0 Just when we're ready to jump on the Saints bandwagon they go and lose. 18 Buccaneers 6-7-0 Defense takes a stand against Deuce McAllister, ending his 100-yard game streak at nine. 19 Bills 6-7-0 Looks like the Bills are figuring some things out. Too bad it happened this late in the season. 20 Jaguars 4-9-0 Jacksonville quietly has put together one of the NFL's best defenses. Marcus Stroud and John Henderson are a load in the middle of the defensive line. 21 Jets 5-8-0 With games left against the Dolphins and Patriots, the Jets can be a big spoiler. 22 Redskins 5-8-0 Tim Hasselbeck has taken his opportunity and showed that he can play in the NFL. 23 Steelers 5-8-0 Nice to see Jerome Bettis rumbling for a 100-yard day. With the Steelers playing the Jets this weekend, look for another one. 24 Bears 5-8-0 We've said it before, but the Bears have to get Rex Grossman at least a little bit a playing time this season. 25 Texans 5-8-0 No David Carr and no Domanick Davis means no offense for the Texans. 26 Falcons 3-10-0 If anyone forgot exactly what Michael Vick could do, he reminded them Sunday night. 27 Browns 4-9-0 Browns seem like a team in disarray right now and the QB situation is the epitome of that. 28 Giants 4-9-0 The Giants stink right now. That's pretty much all you can say. 29 Lions 4-9-0 There have to be days when all Mooch can do is just shake his head. 30 Raiders 3-10-0 Apparently the Raiders didn't respond to Bill Callahan's 'stupid' remarks last week. 31 Chargers 3-10-0 Sounds like Drew Brees could be back as starting QB. What took so long? 32 Cardinals 3-10-0 Cardinals have been outscored 253-82 in seven road games (0-7) this season.

Wow. Is this "reverse Manifest Destiny?"

Patriots (8-1) would be No. 1 seed in AFC based on better conference record than the Chiefs (10-2). Eagles (8-2) would be No. 1 seed in NFC based on better conference record than the Rams (7-3). Vikings (7-3) would be No. 3 seed based on better conference record than the Panthers (6-3) Cowboys would be No. 5 seed over the Seahawks based on strength of victory. Broncos (7-3) would be final wild-card team in AFC based on better conference record than Dolphins (5-5). Wild-card matchups AFC Denver Broncos at Indianapolis Colts Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens First-round byes: New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs. NFC Seattle Seahawks at Minnesota Vikings Dallas Cowboys at Carolina Panthers First-round byes: Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams

Actually, I think he's striking while the iron's hot. Anything LOTR-related rakes in lots of dough.

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>These are from a book called Disorder in the Court. These are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters. How did they keep from laughing while these were all taking place? > >******************************************************************** > >Judge: "Well, Sir, I have reviewed this case and I've decided to give your wife $775 a week." > >Husband: "That's fair, your honor. I'll try to send her a few bucks myself." > >********************************************** > >Q: What is your date of birth? > >A: July fifteenth. > >Q: What year? > >A: Every year > >********************************************************************* > >Q: What gear were you in at moment of the impact? > >A: Gucci sweats and Reeboks. > >********************************************************************* > >Q: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your memory at all? > >A: Yes. > >Q: And in what ways does it affect your memory? > >A: I forget. > >Q: You forget. Can you give us an example of something you've forgotten? > >********************************************************************** > >Q: How old is your son, the one living with you? > >A: Thirty-eight or thirty-five, I can't remember which! > >Q: How long has he lived with you? > >A: Forty-five years. > >*********************************************************************** > >Q: What was the first thing your husband said to you when he woke up that morning? > >A: He said, "Where am I, Cathy?" > >Q: And why did that upset you? > >A: My name is Susan. > >********************************************************************* > >Q: And where was the location of the accident? > >A: Approximately milepost 499. > >Q: And where is milepost 499? > >A: Probably between milepost 498 and 500. > >********************************************************************* > >Q: Sir, what is your IQ? > >A: Well, I can see pretty well, I think. > >********************************************************************* > >Q: Did you blow your horn or anything? > >A: After the accident? > >Q: Before the accident. > >A: Sure, I played for 10 years. I even went to school for it. > >********************************************************************* > >Q: Trooper, when you stopped the defendant, were your red and blue lights flashing? > >A: Yes. > >Q: Did the defendant say anything when she got out of her car? > >A: Yes, sir. > >Q: What did she say? > >A: What disco am I at? > >******************************************************************** > >Q: Now doctor isn't it true that when a person dies in his sleep he doesn't know about it until the next morning? > >A: Would you repeat that question, please? > >*********************************************************** > >Q: The youngest son, the 20-year old, how old is he? > >*********************************************************************** > >Q: Were you present when your picture was taken? > >******************************************************************** > >Q: So the date of conception of (the baby) was August 8th? > >A: Yes. > >Q: And what were you doing at that time? > >A: I resent that question. > >**************************************************************** > >Q: She had three children, right? > >A: Yes. > >Q: How many were boys? > >A: None. > >Q: Were there any girls? > >******************************************************************* > >Q: You say the stairs went down to the basement? > >A: Yes. > >Q: And these stairs, did they go up also? > >****************************************************************** > >Q: How was your first marriage terminated? > >A: By death. > >Q: And by whose death was it terminated? > >******************************************************************* > >Q: Can you describe the individual? > >A: He was about medium height and had a beard. > >Q: Was this a male or a female? > >******************************************************************* > >Q: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition that I sent to your attorney? > >A: No, this is how I dress when I go to work. > >********************************************************************* > >Q: Doctor, how many autopsies have you performed on dead people? > >A: All my autopsies are performed on dead people. > >*********************************************************************** > >Q: All your responses must be oral, OK? > >A: OK. > >Q: What school did you go to? > >A: Oral. > >********************************************************************** > >Q: Do you recall the time that you examined the body? > >A: The autopsy started around 8:30 p.m. > >Q: And Mr. Dennington was dead at the time? > >A: No, he was sitting on the table wondering why I was doing an autopsy on him. > >********************************************************************** > >Q: Are you qualified to give an urine sample? > >******************************************************* > >Q: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for pulse? > >A: No. > >Q: Did you check for blood pressure? > >A: No. > >Q: Did you check for breathing? > >A: No. > >Q: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy? > >A: No. > >Q: How can you be so sure, Doctor? > >A: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar. > >Q: But could the patient have still been alive nevertheless? > >A: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law somewhere. >

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Maybe it was a swerve that they were trying to make people think he would have a heart attack by having him eat all episode, and then suggest that being overweight is more unhealthy than smoking. And then they go with the goo death to throw you off.

I liked the "freestyle rap" at the beginning and the factory song.

I'm waiting for one of the sluts to get a compound fracture on live TV, then the show suddenly ceases to be sexy...

I'm surprised Philly is so high actually. But then, I know what parts of town to stay in.

Ben Folds "The Luckiest" My girlfriend and I's "song" Weezer "Only in Dreams" When someone's out of reach, I like this one. 311 "Amber" This was a single about a year and a half ago, you may have heard it. Has a real catchy riff. I reccomend! Brooklyn Bridge "The Worst That Could Happen" An oldie! (forgot the artist) "Give Me Just a Little More Time" Another oldie!

I think it's about more than that. People want to see their consoles succeed so that more games will be made for it in hopes that the plastic box hooked to their TV didn't turn out to be a wasted investment. You can reference all the Dreamcast owners who cried and cried back in 2000. Nintendo owners, in particular, are very adamant that Nintendo succeeds. This is because they love their Nintendo-exclusive franchises, and are aware that Nintendo themselves stated they would never go third party if they were muscled out of the console business.

That's funny, since that's exactly what I would say about X-Box.

The race-baiters need to chill. Do the police respond more often with oft-uneccesary lethal force against people of color? Yes. Is that a travesty? Of course. Was this one of those cases? No.

Wild-card matchups AFC Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts Tennessee Titans at Cincinnati Bengals First-round byes: Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots. NFC Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings First-round byes: Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams The Colts would win the AFC South based on head-to-head win over the Titans. The Bengals would win the AFC North based on head-to-head win over the Ravens. Philadelphia is the No. 1 seed in the NFC based on better conference record than the Rams. Cowboys would be No. 5 seed over the Seahawks based on strength of victory (.432 vs. 417).

Yeah, that one in particular complained to her husband, the widow, and the fire chief, and none of them responded to her tirade. Well all be damned if she wasn't going to be heard. She went public with it. Never mess with a determined woman, huh?

If it were only one or two cases of this, then I would say it wouldn't be necessary to report. However, this article makes it seem like a large psychological/sociological phenomenon within their microcosm that should be observed and understood, since there's valuable lessons of psyche and post-traumatic stress that can be learned from it.

I think "Frozen" or "Beautiful Stranger" might have been her last listenable song.

Mario 3 Only those with high-speed connections will probably actually look at this.