Cratter

You live in Hillsboro?

Its definately not one persons fault. But our fault as a society and politicians and how we vote and how we live our lives. I think people "blaming" and "finger pointing" is a genuine interest in seeing what went wrong and how we can correct it so it does not happen again. A good thing in my opinion. Whether it be stricter "bridge replacement policies," more money for infrastructure, etc. How many bridges are now closed because of this? And lifes possibly saved? A bridge just closed in Missouri within the past couple of days. This ain't the first bridge collapse in this country and it certainly won't be the last. This could essentially be the beginning if nothing is done as this country is getting "older."

Are there any UND (football) games on ABC/NBC like there use to be?

Here's my strange/interesting story: Around 6 o'clock that day I was stopped at a light on the overpass bridge that is directly above 35W (on University Ave SE) about a block North of the collapse. (You can see the bridge that collapsed if I looked out the right hand side) I felt a slight vibration and some faint sounds (my radio was on). I turned the radio off and rolled down my window to see/listen what the noise/vibration was. I thought to myself "I hope this bridge doesn't collapse." But brushed it off because I thought "Bridges don't just collapse." Told myself it must have just been a strong gust of wind. Light turned green and I drove away. I am convinced if I turned onto 35W there (instead of going straight) I would have been on the bridge at that time or darn close.

They suggest you turn off all "Security Software" if you have any on and... Neither did NOT help me. Still nothing.

I can't see the sample video with my perfectly run high speed internet computer. How long before this problems solved? Years or never like dataflix?

Is that because people are passionate about their country and its issues? I believe the world would be a better place is we all did more talking/discussing than "No Political Talk." People might just see what the "other side" is thinking. I am not saying there should be a political forums here. But politics run the world.

NDSU Football: Expanding Coverage

I trashed it back then and I will trash it now. It's really not even a conference. It has what only 3 teams besides the two new members of UND/USD. It is a Temporary Schedule Allieance. That is all it is. No autobid. Nothing. The upside. The other 3 teams are pretty darn good (at least 2).

It's not like people didn't know about the bridges "potential." It scored a 50/100 and was claimed Structurally Deficient.

Many different shades of Green. Hence the famous White (and whites "impact" is also why its more popular in the sports scene).

Let there money run out, that's fine with us. I want UND to do it right and that means not spending money you might need down the road to better your/its programs!!!

I'll listen.

Maybe he thinks he can do better and wants to try the NHL.... to only later realize how good you had it at UND. (Dean)

If you were truly serious, the most realistic, cheap, and feasible way to get this to eventually become a tradition (long term) is simply to have the ralph/UND/ticketmaster print on the ticket (White Out Night: Wear a White Shirt). Obviously this wouldn't be possible for next year, but the following years it would be. Then year after year as it builds momentum a standard shirt could be used that the majority of people attending Sioux hockey games would know about or sold and bought (more money for REA in the Sioux Shop). It would be a simple design that you could wear year after year (Go Sioux: Green/White Out Night, etc...logistics could be worked out). I know all incoming freshman receive a free t shirt. It could be the official white/green out night shirt!!! (no added costs for the university!!!)

Yeah it chaps my behind, when there is a free enterprise economy and that businesses have to compete with other businesses. You realize those "chain" stores started out as locally owned businesses, but were so good at what they did everyone wanted to eat (in this case) there that they could grow there business and do very well and move to other towns. Like I said, I hate having options (to eat) thus forcing the restaurants that people use to eat at, when other "better" options weren't around to close. Choice = Bad for society.

They are probably just thinking of the future and how UND will need new uniforms anyways once the name is eventually changed.

Ban cars and while we're at it dihydrogen monoxide.

.......and then that person would get fired or forced out. To most people that is not worth it.

Not to toot my own horn but.....Toot Toot...haha (although Iramurphy suggested it in late 2004) The Current Situation As always the visionary AFF chimed in with ignorant comments that same day.

Why are people (police departments, government, whom ever, etc) paying money to run advertisements (radio, tv, billboards) telling people to put their seat belt on? They are paying money to tell us that it will save our life and it is against the law. Why are they targeting seat belts in these ads? Couldn't the same be said for speeding? Why is there not such an extensive "don't speed" campaign?

Odd in that its a four year term. Meaning he's taking part in a committee that he knowns UND is not going to be a part of (the year after next?) I would turn down the opportunity to be a district representative of a "division" my school is leaving.

In the long run... People will not driving less, but spend less on gasonline. The roads will still "damage" the same when people are spending half as much on gas (because they are getting twice as much gas mileage) or no gas because they are driving their electric car. Exactly. The government will need that same amount of money (if not more with the steady increase in population year after year) so they will get it another way. Tolls etc??? Just food for thought. Many moons away.

Tavern United has opened in Canad Inn. You can read a local bloggers review of it: Grand Cities Dining

Riddle me this.....The government makes a lot of money on people buying gas because of the "gax tax" Yet they encourage people to buy hybrids, carpool, etc.....Meaning less money for the government that they need to make up in another way.