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LINK Fox nearly sued itself over 'Simpsons' parody: Matt Groening Wed Oct 29,12:28 PM ET NEW YORK (AFP) - Rupert Murdoch's Fox News Channel threatened to sue the makers of "The Simpsons" over a parody of the channel's right-wing political stance, the creator of the hit US television show has claimed. In an interview this week with National Public Radio, Matt Groening recalled how the news channel had considered legal action, despite the fact that "The Simpsons" is broadcast on sister network, Fox Entertainment. According to Groening, Fox took exception took a Simpsons' version of the Fox News rolling news ticker which parodied the channel's anti-Democrat stance, with headlines like "Do Democrats Cause Cancer?" "Fox fought against it and said they would sue the show," Groening said. "We called their bluff because we didn't think Rupert Murdoch would pay for Fox to sue itself. So, we got away with it." Other satirical Fox news bulletins featured in the show included: "Study: 92 per cent of Democrats are gay... JFK posthumously joins Republican Party... Oil slicks found to keep seals young, supple..." While the lawsuit never materialized, Groening said some action was taken. "Now Fox has a new rule that we can't do those little fake news crawls on the bottom of the screen in a cartoon because it might confuse the viewers into thinking it's real news," he said. "The Simpsons," featuring the dysfunctional family of patriarch Homer Simpson and his rowdy brood, is now in its 14th year and is expected to become the longest-running situation comedy in US history in 2005. _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

Looks like the weather conditions caused by the fire caused a GA plane crash: Firefighters hose down a small plane that crashed on the 163 Highway near Montgomery Field in San Diego, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2003. Investigators believe high winds from a wildfire burning nearby caused the pilot to attempt to land on the highway. (AP Photo/Tim Tadder) _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

Here is a picture from orbit of the CA fires In this satellite image, plumes of smoke caused by wildfires are seen moving off the coast through Southern California on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2003. The fires have grown to more than 208,000 acres, destroying 500 homes in densely populated suburbs and have caused at least 11 deaths. Fires burning are, at left left, Simi Valley and Moorpark; center, the combined Grand Prix and Old Fire, north of San Bernadino and Rancho Cucamonga/Ontario; bottom right, the Scripps Ranch fire in the San Diego area. AP Photo/US Forest Service via NASA _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

Looks like the one they had at WFFC _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

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Just as a reminder - I spent $1.59/gallon on gas today. The same place wanted to charge me $2 for 8 ounces of water. _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

Tastes Like Crab, Talks Like People. I knew there had to be a reason why the Jefferson's was so damn popular! _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

Even worse - it was 85F with clear blue sunny skies on a Monday! 85F during October in Chicago? Nature is a cruel mistress! _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

I realize that - and I'm sure HH could add something in the International forums for each of their organizations. Or better yet - maybe one large forum for all the organizations? This way it becomes a place where the each of the associations could learn from each other, and jumpers get a better perspective on issues from a global standpoint? I'm not sure what the situation is like around the rest of the world - but the reaction from Lou and Chris is a very sad thing - their belief is that any dedicated forum about the United State's organization will instantly turn into locked threads, etc. This just shows how poor the relationship is between the BOD and the members, and how much somthing like this is needed. _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

Dealing with the membership and their opinions is part of the job when you end up on the USPA. Thin skin should not be a reason to avoid hearing what paying members want others to know about. Also, I believe there should be a place where there is an active discussion that the entire membership could take place in - such an area is missing and we currently need to wait for our magazine or USPA to update the webpage. This section could help bring to light certain "hot topic" areas that the USPA often never hears about until they send out another "what do you like about the USPA" questionnaire. Plus, the biggest complaint from the USPA is the membership is not actively involved (re:proxy vote) other than renewing their membership. Maybe this could be a step in the right direction to bring the two sides to the table. I'm not looking for a "roast the USPA" forum - we have rec.sky for that already. The reason I suggested something here on DZ.com is a combination of this sites popularity and the forums are moderated. Maybe a member of the USPA could be setup as a greenie. Remember, the DZ.com rules would apply to this area. Also, I did attend the BOD meeting when it was in Chicago. I cannot afford the time off or the cost of travel to any other meetings. _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

With the ever growing popularity of DZ.com and the lack of an interactive medium with our organization, do you think it would be a good idea to have a USPA forum here? Just a random thought that occured to me this morning - and not sure if this has already been discussed. Ideas, thoughts? HH? _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

dude, was the pitcher tired? he just lobbed that ball...I called a homer the second I saw the release....no effort in the pitch - right up the middle....I've seen better pitching in bating practice Guess the Yankees will get another title...don't think the Fish can't beat them.... _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

Emma the Peacemaker? nah, that just wouldn't fit _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

I've been talking so much smack that there is no way in hell I could have lived it down if the Cubs won. Come on - did you really think they could win? _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

You know, I have a favorite Football team. A favorite Baseball team as well. Same goes for Hockey, basketball, Rugby, MLS, and 4 way. I do NOT, however, have a single team I hate enough to rip on, and root againt just because I dislike them. Well I do - and I am not the only one. Have an apartment full of people here doing the happy dance here tonight. Guess this is what its like to be like those republicans that refuse to listen to anything liberal. _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

Answer: Not the Cubs. Bwahaha _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

CHOKE _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

No, the Cypres should be OFF and second, the cabin is pressurized. I accidently left mine on a couple of weeks ago. Nothing happened. I had plenty of issues with the TSA (the airline doesn't matter)....and I let Ed Scott know. Bring the USPA letter, the TSA Letter, USPA membership card, Cypres card. Those combinded with my AOPA membership made life alot easier to get thru....the TSA didn't know if their own directive. Now - anyone know where I can get the new xray Cypres card they handed out at Rantoul? I forgot to grab one. _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

Hey - we finally convince you two to head to the Bytch Boogie? _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

Just like the Cubs, the fans don't know how to go in for the kill.... _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

You do realize that the Cubs have been refered to as "loveable losers" for the last 30 years or so? Well, as a bandwagon fan I guess I shouldn't have expected you to know that haha Love ya Wendy! You two at the dz this weekend? _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

Remember, I'm a sports fan, thats why I don't like the Cubs. Also, I was refering to the Cubs, funny how you instantly think of Rainbo when I mentioned lovable loser.....nice of you to kick a guy while he is down and unemployed! Call tonights game? Yup, Marlins win, Cubs are off to the golf courses in Florida for the weekend. _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

Agreed. Don't hear anyone asking for Alex's head after that error. I didn't see a goat get in his way, so what's the excuse? _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

Must have missed that night Tom! I had no idea this quiz would be so popular! _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....

There are certainly some people at the DZ or a Boogie that could use more showers or better soap. When wuffos ask me why I jump out of a plane I often mention the stench of some of these guys as the reason _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again.....