Andrewwhyte

I think you underestimate the intensity of the anti-smoking zealots in that part of the world. Smoking is definitely prohibited in the arena formerly known as GM place.

It seems one of the girls was underage (19 is the age of majority in BC). Folks around there take underage smoking very seriously; drinking too (sort of).

Peter did you call the police? I really don't think you have an option. If there is violence later you may be called to explain why you didn't.

So basically there are different opinions about this procedure and Williams, a man with the means to pursue more than his insurance would offer, made a personal health decision. Good luck to him.

No question the otter is more robust. That doesn't change the fact that you need to pay the carrying cost for your capital every year.

That was low Nick; funny but low. -Curling is a lot like shuffleboard. The game has 10 ends in which they take turns throwing the rocks down the ice. -Each player throws two rocks for a total of 8 per team. -After the last rock is thrown the team with the rock(s) closest to the centre "button" scores points. 1 point for each rock that is closer than the other team's closest. Rocks must be in the rings to score. -The team that scores will throw first in the next end. Scoring one point is generally considered an unsuccessful end as you give up the "hammer" or last rock. "Stealing" a point when you do not have last rock is like breaking serve in tennis, very good. The rock has "heft" and "curl." The curl is caused by spinning the rock as you release it. The rock does not curl until it slows down (similar to a late breaking slider). The sweepers raise the temperature of the ice which lowers the friction coefficient. This will make the rock go further and will delay the point at which the rock begins to curl. The commentators will speak of "sweeping the rock past the guard."

Nope, would still have two members.

Beware the Security Industrial Complex.

I'm pretty big on Maëlle Ricker's board cross yesterday. She became the second member of that very exclusive club "Olympic gold medal winners who have jumped with Andrew Whyte." (The only other member is 2002 Figure skater David Pelletier)

assuming this is true this is a necessary condition...the 13th backtun which we are living...had the 12th and previous most if not all life was wiped out. There are too many variables for this date to be mere coincidence.

,..or the "chosen one" steps forward. Good tactic for keeping out one of your own who could cause trouble during a primary fight.

Hi, I jump a very old rig (1992). I am comfortable with that but part of that comfort comes from knowing that a master rigger frequently inspects it. The price will be the same no matter who does the work. Why don't you get the more seasoned rigger to have a look at your gear before you put it in service.

Send me all your money. ,...and your gear.

Actually that was my least favorite part. A little to navelgazingish for the world stage. (Of course it's a fucking zed)

I am not a big fan of K.D. Lang, but her rendition of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" was magnificent.

Well Dallaire did not light the flame, but he was honoured suitably, as was Betty Fox and Anne Murray. None of them were athletes so they carried the Olympic flag. The five who lit the flame in the stadium, Gretzky, Steve Nash, Rick Hanson, Catherine LeMay, and Nancy Green were perfect. All were Olympians who are emblematic of excellence in sport.

Damm I wish people would learn that! Never merge before the person in front of you. Merge exactly one vehicle behind the person in front of you.

I read the other day that that is also out. There just wasn't a speech to proclaim it.

In Northern Ireland and Quebec this is known as the "revenge of the cradle" and came straight from the pulpit. It worked well in Quebec until the 70's and is still working in Ulster.

Let me give you a real life example. About 10 years ago my two bosses who were first cousins applied for and received European passports on the basis of their Irish citizenship. Neither one of them had ever been to Ireland but it was their right because their fathers were Irish. Neither father had ever been to Ireland but they were citizens by birth because their father was Irish. One of the cousins has since acquired European passports for his two daughters who have also never been to Ireland. Three generations of Irish citizens who have never been to Ireland.

The point is she never was a citizen. The fact that she was given the rights of a citizen was a mistake. It brings up a question as to why such a rule exists in the first place. Her father's status as a citizen is absolute. His status as a citizen is his unless he gives it up. The only thing his daughter's disposition is affected is that should wouldn't be eligible to run for President. See my first post as to the reasons why the limitation exists. As for her not being able to run for POTUS, why not? You don't have to be born in the US to run for prez, you need to be born a citizen.

Probably half the traffic at the airport we jump at is NORDO. It's just the way it is.

The point is she never was a citizen. The fact that she was given the rights of a citizen was a mistake.

It is an interesting question, because it creates a second class of citizen. Should the child of someone who was born a citizen outside the US, who has never set foot in US, be a citizen? What about their child? In this particular case I agree Clinton should deal with it on an ad hoc basis. What the rule should be is another question. Do you agree with the rule as it stands now without reference to the case?

This rant reminds me of the hoards of protesters descending upon Vancouver to protest the Olympics. It doesn't matter what you try to do, there is always someone who doesn't think it is appropriate because of whatever their particular cause is.