ScottM

Thanks for the updates and links, JFR.

No, no, no. Rumor has it, that Angelina actually wanted to adopt Finley, but apparently Brad objected to having somebody in the house prettier than him, so they called it off.

Most likely, the NC$$ will make a motion to remove the case to federal court, based on the "diversity" of the parties. UND is a "resident" of NoDak, and the NC$$ is a resident of probably Indiana, so "diversity" would probably apply. This presumes there is no choice of venue provision in the agreement(s) UND has with the NC$$. However, if removal is granted, the case will probably still be held in the local federal court, probably in Fargo. I would guess one of the reasons why UND filed in GF, was to demonstrate the seriousness of their suit, and to start with home ice advantage.

I suppose "Spineless Worms" was taken?

How appropriate that the Black-Eyed Peas' "Let's Get It Started" just came on the radio ...

Considering some of his health issues in the past, I'm very glad David Hale was signed again. It's nice to see so many "familiar" names on the Devs' roster too.

For years, I figure DYB was/is merely delusional, and a poor writer as well, now it also appears she has severe ethical issues. Then again, leave it to the Hurled to keep somebody around as "window dressing".

I always got a perverse charge out of watching the smokers huddled around each other in January, with the wind howling, their hands shaking from the from the cold or their latest "nic fit", trying to suck in that last drag of smoke.

It's always sad when a promising player's career is cut short due to injury. Best of luck to him.

Everytime I read one of Doreen's "pieces" I think that it was written by a second grader. Then I remember she's about 80 or so.

Meh. I don't see Ms. Sandler's concern. If these kids are like the "fundamentalists" around here, and this is the hem of the Bible Belt, they'll be in the bars, strip clubs and casinos on Saturday night, and occupying the premium pews in the mega-churches on Sunday morning.

Not to mention vegetarians, animal activists, sheep, etc.

Agreed, now if only the NC$$ would dispense with the fiction it currently maintains, and come down on one side of the issue for keeps. This only makes me wonder what FSU promised the Seminoles too.

I tend to agree with this. I think Minnesota's community colleges serve as a nice model for a feeder system to the four-year schools, as well providing technical education for the local communities. However, I'm not sure if turning VCSU and Mayville into two-year shops would not be more politically palatible. Given its aging population, and the moves to larger cities on the whole, NoDak will need to do some soul searching to determine if its higher ed dollars are best served under the current model.

Well, the ushers will probably get a beat down for standing during play, and Elmore will probably need to find a hobby for Friday-Saturday nights.

Alright, enough with the bull$***! Which college hockey team has the best sweaters? Discuss ...

A menu featuring bison?

I've been reading with interest, the columns/blogs and comments in the Chicago Tribune recently. Linky1 Linky2 There are a few others, but these seem to be the most current.

You needn't worry, nor be offended. The Supreme Arbiter of Good Taste and Sensitivity, Herr Myles Brand, has decreed that The Chant, and all of the other regala used by Florida State, is entirely acceptable, and you should not be bothered. Nothing to see here, move along.

On a somewhat related note, I watched the FSU-Miami game and smiled with glee everytime the FSU fans did "the chant" or I saw a close-up of the lance on the FSU helmets. The only thing missing was that good ol' boy Chief Osceola(sp?) riding across the Miami sideline.

Then again, it might help if NoDak's do-nothing congressional delegation used their purported "clout" to advance the federal legislation, instead of hemming and hawing in the Beltway.

I read the article the other day, and generally agreed with most of its content. Smaller towns will probably continue to slouch towards oblivion, while larger cities like Sioux Falls, Fargo, etc. will probably draw more people, ideas, business, etc. I think the issue for business and political leaders is how to use the benefits from energy production to diversify their economies and populations. And by "diversify", I mean putting value-added components into the mix to allow them to weather the inevitable downturn in energy pricing.

Actually, educated, white males are the minority group discriminated against the most if one reads the myriad of hiring policies, admissions policies and other affirmative action programs used by many government agencies and corporations. BROTHERS UNITE!

Is somebody going to tell that white boy he's going to stay that color?

I'm offended by that comment, and demand Herr Froman's immediate execution. Thank you.