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Nevertheless, like Munster, they welcome back their international contingent that includes the likes of Fabio Ongaro, Marco Bortolami, Salvatore Perugini, Quintin Geldenhuys, Andrea Masi and Luciano Orquera.
Perugini and Geldenhuys are named on the bench, so too are Tito Tebaldi and Giulio Toniolatti which means that there'll be plenty left in the Italian tank as the game enters the crucial third quarter.
Last times the sides met here in Musgrave Park, it was still all to play for going into the second half when Perugini got his marching orders and Munster capitalised. We also know that despite their lowly League position, only three sides have scored more tries so far and given the presence of Orquera, Masi and Toniolatti and Tebaldi when inevitably introduced, expect them to run at Munster at every opportunity.
Missing from their line-up is Nick Williams and the former Munster player will be a loss
The captain's armband reverts to Paul O'Connell but the man who has worn it in his absence, Peter O'Mahony, is retained in the back row, preferred on this occasion for the number 7 shirt ahead of Niall Ronan (bench) and Tommy O'Donnell.
O'Connell is partnered by Donncha Ryan in the second row, Danny Barnes pairs up with Will Chambers in midfield and there's the exciting back three of Johne Murphy, Doug Howlett and Keith Earls, who, if served the right menu, are capable of gobbling up the goods.
There are still some tickets available for the game, from Munster offices in Tramore Road and Musgrave Park and will be on sale again this evening at the ground.
Munster: J Murphy; D Howlett, W Chambers, D Barnes, K Earls; R O'Gara, C Murray; W du Preez, D Varley, BJ Botha; D Ryan, P O'Connell (capt); D Leamy, P OMahony, J Coughlan. Replacements: D Fogarty, M Horan, J Hayes, D O'Callaghan, N Ronan, T O'Leary, S Deasy, L Mafi.
Aironi Rugby: R Trevisan; S Sinoti, A Masi, G Pavan, G Venditti; L Orquera, T Keats; M Aguero, F Ongaro, F Staibano; M Bortolami (capt), N Cattina; S Favaro, J Furno, J Sole. Replacements: R Santamaria, S Perugini, L Redolfini, Q Geldenhuys, F Ferrarini, T Tebaldi, N Olivier, G Toniolatti.
Referee : P Allan (SRU).


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Michael Klug, head chocolatier at L. A. Burdick in Walpole, New Hampshire, on making that perfect cup:
The Right Stuff
A great hot chocolate begins with good-quality ingredients. Klug opts for 2% milk over whole milk. "There's already fat in the chocolate," he explains. "And too-high dairy fat will make the hot chocolate too enriched." For the chocolate, he likes a strong, dark variety, somewhere around the 65% cacao range. "It should be a chocolate you enjoy eating," he says.
Mix It Up
Klug grates his chocolate into fine shavings, or chops it into little chunks with a knife. When he's got a cup's worth, he moves the chocolate into a small bowl. Next, he heats up three-quarters of a cup of milk, but only to the point where it scalds. "You don't want it to boil," he warns. Then he dumps the milk over the chocolate and whisks the mixture together until it's smooth and the milk froths a little. "Sometimes I add some cocoa powder just to give it a little more flavor," he notes.
Final Touches
You could transfer your new hot chocolate from bowl to mug and call it an afternoon–or you could go the cappuccino route and add steamed milk. Whipped cream is an option, too. Klug's favorite touch: a few grated shavings from a cocoa spice ball. The effect is just a hint of nutmeg, cinnamon, and sheer envy from your friends.

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Canadian women face final opportunity to qualify for Paralympic Games
OTTAWA – Canada's women's sitting volleyball team faces its final opportunity to qualify for next summer's Paralympic Games in London at the Pan Am Championships set for September 28 to October 2 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The tournament winner will earn the ticket to London. However the U.S., took a Paralympic spot this past summer with a second place finish at the world championships. If the Americans win next week, then the second place team would earn the Paralympic berth.
Brazil and Colombia are the other two countries entered in the tournament.
Canada is fielding a 10-member team with three members from Alberta: Allison Lang, Amber Skyrpan and Jolan Brunner, all of Edmonton. Danielle Ellis and Jordan Funnell are both from Surrey, B.C.; Karen McKoy and Chantal Beauchesne, both of Ottawa.
Manitoba has two players: Emerald Kehler of MacGregor and Leanne Muldrew of Winnipeg. Leaha Hickman of Lashburn, Sask., rounds out the squad.
Dusyy Freimark of Edmonton is the head coach and Janna Dubyk of Edmonton, the assistant.
The team leaves for Brazil on Sunday.
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Question 1 of 30
Which Elf created the Rings of Power?
Celebrimbor, a master craftsman in the Elf kingdom of Eregion, forged nine rings for Men and seven rings for Dwarves with the help of a disguised Sauron. Celebrimbor then created the three Elven rings himself, without Suraon's direct instruction. Sauron later forged the One Ring so that he could control all the others.
Question 2 of 30
True or False: Elves are immortal.
Elves in Middle-earth do age, but they never die of natural causes and are immune to all diseases. They can be killed through violence, but even then their spirit is reincarnated into an identical body in Valinor. They could even choose to travel back to Middle-earth in the new body if they want to, but very few Elves have ever done this.
Question 3 of 30
Who is the king of the Woodland Realm when Bilbo and the Dwarves pass through Mirkwood on their way to Erebor?
The Silvan Elf Thranduil rules the Woodland Realm, although at that point the kingdom is rather small due to Sauron's presence in Mirkwood.
Question 4 of 30
What other notable Elf is Thranduil's son?
Legolas is Thranduil's son.
Question 5 of 30
Which Elves rule as the king and queen of Lothlórien?
Fëanor and Nerdanel
Beren and Lúthien
Celeborn and Galadriel
Celeborn and Galadriel are the rulers of Lothlórien from the beginning of the Third Age until they leave for Valinor after the War of the Ring.
Question 6 of 30
What were the three gems crafted by Fëanor in the First Age called?
the Elessar
the Stars of Elendil
Fëanor filled the three Silmarils with light from the Two Trees, divine trees that lit the world before the sun and moon were created. After Morgoth and Ungoliant destroyed the trees, the Silmarils were the only sources of this divine light left in Middle-earth.
Question 7 of 30
Who stole the Silmarils from Fëanor?
Fëanor began to covet the jewels after the trees were destroyed, but Morgoth stole them and placed them in his Iron Crown.
Question 8 of 30
What did Fëanor do after the Silmarils were stolen?
He swore the Oath of Fëanor, declaring that he and his sons would hunt the Silmarils and even go to war against anyone who had them.
The Oath of Fëanor was a decision that caused incredible tragedy for the Elves in the First Age, since it forced Fëanor and his sons to attack and destroy their own people.
He tried to make three new ones, but without the light of the Two Trees, the making failed.
He fell under Morgoth's control, having put so much of his own essence into the Silmarils.
Question 9 of 30
What happened immediately after Beren and Lúthien recovered one of the Silmarils from the Iron Crown?
A werewolf bit off Beren's hand, which was holding the Silmaril.
Beren lost his hand and the Silmaril to the great werewolf Carcharoth.
Beren was made into an immortal Elf so he could marry Lúthien.
Morgoth's rage caused the Misty Mountains to rise up and separate the east and west portions of Middle-earth.
Question 10 of 30
What tragically ironic thing happened when the last of Fëanor's sons finally recovered the remaining two Silmarils?
The Silmarils were immediately taken by Ilúvatar and placed in the sky as stars.
They discovered the Silmarils had been destroyed long ago, and they'd been chasing fakes.
The acts they'd committed to get them had made them evil, so the gems burned their flesh severely.
The Silmarils had been enchanted from their creation so that they burned the flesh of any evil thing that touched them, which was bad news for the last two sons of Fëanor, who had done all kinds of terrible things to get their hands on them (it didn't work out so well for Carcharoth either).
Question 11 of 30
When Fëanor convinced the Noldor clan to leave Valinor for Middle-earth to reclaim the Silmarils from Morgoth, their fellow Elves the Teleri refused to let them use their ships. This led to what event?
the death of Finwë'
the Teleri-Noldor War
the First Kinslaying
The Noldor killed the Teleri and took their ships, an event known as the First Kinslaying. There were two more Kinslayings, all of them directly related to the Silmarils.
Question 12 of 30
Why is Legolas in Rivendell for the Council of Elrond?
That's where he lives.
He's there to inform Aragorn that Gollum had escaped from the Woodland Realm, where the Elves had been holding him captive.
He only goes to Rivendell to bring news of Gollum's escape, but decides to join the Fellowship once there.
Thranduil sends him so he could join the Fellowship of the Ring.
Question 13 of 30
What is the name of the Elf who helps defeat the Ringwraiths at the Ford of Bruinen?
Glorfindel was a great Elf hero (and one of the few who ever returned to Middle-earth after reincarnation). His heroics at the Ford of Bruinen were performed by Arwen in the film version.
Question 14 of 30
Elrond was present when Isildur cut the One Ring from Sauron's hand.
Elrond was born during the First Age and was present for many of the major events in Middle-earth's history, including the defeat of Sauron by Isildur.
Question 15 of 30
Elrond's three children were Elrohir, Elladan and…
Arwen was Elrond's daughter (Galadriel was her grandmother on her mother's side).
Question 16 of 30
What is the Elven name for Rivendell?
Dol Guldur
Rivendell was founded as an Elven fortress and sanctuary called Imladris during a great war in the Second Age.
Question 17 of 30
Sindarin was the common language spoken by Elves. What was the formal, academic language of the Elves?
The formal language of the Elves was called Quenya.
Question 18 of 30
What choice does Arwen make when she marries Aragorn?
to become mortal
Because she has both human and Elf ancestors, Arwen is able to choose to remain an immortal Elf or become mortal and die in Middle-earth. She chooses to be a mortal to stay in Middle-earth with Aragorn.
to relinquish any claim on her family's holdings
to give up Nenya, one of the Elven Rings of Power
Question 19 of 30
Who did Eärendil ask for help in defeating Morgoth at the end of the First Age?
the Valar
The Valar agreed to sail from Valinor to Middle-earth with Eärendil to defeat Morgoth.
the Hobbits
Question 20 of 30
The three Elven Rings of Power were Vilya, Nenya and…
The third ring was called Narya. Gandalf has it during the events of "The Lord of the Rings."
Question 21 of 30
The names of the Elven rings translate to what?
the three colors associated with Elves: gold, green and white
three elements: fire, air and water
The rings were named for the elements.
the names of the three lords of the original Elf clans
Question 22 of 30
The Elven rings could be wielded safely in the years after Sauron was defeated at the Last Alliance of Elves and Men. What two locations were they used to protect?
Valinor and Moria
the Shire and the Grey Havens
Rivendell and Lothlórien
The power of the rings was used to protect Rivendell and to preserve the beauty of Lothlórien.
Question 23 of 30
What was the name of the secret Elven city hidden from Morgoth in a ring of mountains?
The destruction of Gondolin after its location was betrayed by the jealous Elf Maeglin was one of the great tragedies of the First Age.
Question 24 of 30
What do some Elves gain when they are very old?
a beard
Elves are beardless, but some grow beards when they are very old. The beard is often the only physical sign of aging on an Elf.
the ability to see in utter darkness
the right to travel to Valinor
Question 25 of 30
What is the Straight Road?
the passage through the mountains also known as the Paths of the Dead
the old Elf-made path through northern Mirkwood
a mystical path across the sea to Valinor
The Straight Road could only be traversed by certain Elven ships. Because Aman (the land where Valinor could be found) had been moved from Middle-earth, the Straight Road actually led up into the sky, but also sort of into another dimension.
Question 26 of 30
What great deed did Ecthelion accomplish while defending Gondolin?
He killed 1,500 orcs.
He killed Gothmog, Lord of the Balrogs.
Ecthelion pulled Gothmog into a fountain in Gondolin, drowning both himself and Gothmog. Gothmog was the fifth Balrog Ecthelion killed that day.
He held the Seventh Gate of Gondolin closed against Morgoth's forces for three hours with his bare hands.
Question 27 of 30
Were the Elves born in Valinor or Middle-earth?
The Elves were created by Ilúvatar and awakened at Lake Cuiviénen, far to the east of Middle-earth.
Question 28 of 30
What were Dark Elves?
Elves who had chosen to stay in Middle-earth and not visit Valinor, therefore never seeing the light of the Two Trees.
Dark Elves were those who had never seen the light of the Two Trees in Valinor.
Elves who had pledged their service to Morgoth.
Elves who had murdered other Elves.
Question 29 of 30
What artifact did Galadriel use to see visions of the past and future?
a Palantir
the Bruinen Glass
the Mirror of Galadriel
Galadriel, Frodo and Sam all gazed into Galadriel's mirror.
Question 30 of 30
What two Elvish heroes died in physical combat with Sauron at the Last Alliance of Elves and Men?
Celegorm and Finarfin
Elendil and Gil-galad
Though they defeated Sauron in hand-to-hand combat, Gil-galad was burned to death by the heat emanating from Sauron's hands and Elendil was killed as well. It was Elendil's broken sword that Isildur used to slice off Sauron's fingers.
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I ran across this definition of Deixis by a non-scholar; there seems to be a common mistake in defining Deixis, and I think the quote below captures this offense.
Specifically, deixis represents the speech event itself: deictic expressions reference the speaker, the speaker's utterances, the speaker's location, and the time at which the speech event occurs. There are different types of deictic expressions that refer to each particular aspect. [http://sitr.us/2007/09/17/deixis.html]
What is your definition of Deixis (not deictic expressions)? Does Deixis have to be used with reference to some temporal "speech event"? If not, where else can the deixis be located/positioned in which the speech/writing event is not the reference point related to the deixis?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.


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The Emery County Business Chamber held its first installation banquet with awards for local businesses and guest speaker Lt. Gov. Greg Bell. Commissioner James Nelson was the emcee for the evening. Commissioner Nelson thanked the chamber for their activity in the county including the shop at home campaign. The chamber is a voice in the community standing up for local businesses and helping to keep local dollars in the community. He mentioned the Lunch and Learn events every other month which are informative and enlightening for businesses. The chamber hosted an economic summit which was well attended and offered a variety of workshops for local businesses.
Commissioner Nelson said they picked up Lt. Gov. Bell at the airport and took him on a tour of the San Rafael. Lt. Gov. Bell was presented with a gift basket from Forbidden Fruit.
Lt. Gov. Bell said, "I love this part of the country. I lived in Carbon County as a boy. Living in an area like this was a boy's dream. We would head off on our bikes with our bow and arrows. It was paradise. I feel so sad for my grandchildren who are growing up in the city, with no chores to do and no places to run. This is a great place to live and raise a family. It's sometimes a challenge to make money in rural Utah. I bring the governor's good wishes to you. He's a Utah guy and he doesn't put on airs. It's a privilege to be his saddle partner. He has great wisdom. It's what he was born to do. We're not spring chickens any more. We're Utah people and we're not going anywhere. We are here to help you. That's our function. We plan to increase the efficiency of Utah State government. We are the most efficient state government in the nation. We cut $1 billion out of our budget in one year. We left public education alone."
He said most of the agencies expenses are for personnel. The agencies were forced to cut back 20-30 percent of their budgets. So now when departments come in they want their budgets restored, but we're not restoring them to what they were. It's worked, the agencies have kept going. When the recession hit Utah had $529 million in the rainy day fund. At the low point there was $220 million and now the state is building that money back up. Utah State government is pretty efficient. The schools are a challenge they have a tremendous growth rate. In the 1990s, when Gov. Leavitt was governor the schools grew 10,000 kids per year. Now the average growth is 13,000-14,000 students per year. We have a lot of babies in the state of Utah, but that's good other states are not growing. They have no growing markets or new customers for their businesses. There are no youth to maintain an aging population. Utah is a magnet for those from around the globe. They love it here. They love the environment. They love the workers. They love the red rock and the skiing. They like the feel of the warm and neighborly people. Utah has some misconceptions to overcome, like you can't get a drink and everyone is Mormon and you have to have more than one wife.
Utah is a prime spot for site selectors who are looking to move or start businesses. One employer told Lt. Gov. Bell that he loved his employees. He was asked why and he was told, 'because they come to work, they show up. In our location before, I didn't know if the employees were going to show up for work. I didn't know if they were coming back to work after lunch. In Utah, they give you a hard days work. They have a real work ethic. The employees are putting Utah on the map. He told of the story of the General Electric Foundation that finds charities to help. The man who travels around the world for the foundation was in Utah and he told Lt. Gov. he was proud to know an official of the most efficient state in the United States. We should brag about what's good about Utah.
Mike Mower works for the governor and he's always working in stories about Emery County. He's still so proud of coming from Emery County. The local people, the community, you guys make it happen. This is America. It's the local people that serve, the commissioners and all others.
Lt. Gov. Bell told the story of Muhammad Yunus, who was from Bangladesh. He came to America for an education and then returned to help the people of Bangladesh and teach them about economics. But, these people lived in wretched conditions. Some families were living on two cents per day. The loan sharks were getting most of the money from the products the people were making and selling. These products went to Taipan and other distributors, but the manufacturers made very little off of each item. To get out from under the loan shark the people only needed $7. Yunus started a bank and started lending people the money to get out from under the loan sharks. They went from only keeping two cents per day up to $1.25 per day. They used the extra money to make improvements to their living conditions. One lady bought tin to put on her roof. The bank has had $8.5 million borrowers and a 98 percent payback rate. He's started banks in other countries now, too. The bank council is made up of women, who decide if you have a viable business for the bank to loan money to. The children needed vegetables in their diets, because they were experiencing night blindness. They started selling packages of vegetable seeds. Improvements have been made in heating, cleanliness and solar units with batteries to add light to the homes there. Why do I tell you this story, because people don't need a hand out, they need a hand up. A way to improve their conditions through their own hard work.
There are new ways to do things that haven't been discovered, Yunus has discovered a new way to pull people out of poverty. He is revolutionizing a whole nation. This gentleman is giving people access to education and to business. He's giving them access to medical help. With cell phones pictures are taken of medical conditions and emailed for a diagnosis to doctors and treatments are given to help these people. It's incredible what this one man is doing.
Emery County has not been as profitable as some areas. We need to be clever and innovative. Like what the candy store, (Forbidden Fruit) has done. Think of good ideas and nurture them. Sometimes we have to do things differently than we have done in the past. We can do it. You don't have to wait for anyone. Everybody wins when businesses succeed.
Past President Tyler Jeffs said the business chamber has worked to create a better business climate for all of Emery County. He encouraged everyone to join the chamber and become members. Awards were presented to Industrial Electric, Castle Valley Co-op, Randy's Service, Magnuson Lumber, West Winds Truck stop, Emery County Progress and AJB Holdings and KOAL-Castle Country radio and Nielson Construction.
The board members were sworn in by Judge Scott Johansen. Board members include: Julie Jones-chairman, Daine Behling,-pres. elect, Nanette Tanner, Ann Jones, Jenene Hansen, Patsy Stoddard, Keith Brady, Ethan Migliori and Brookelle Langi, executive director.
Jones thanked everyone for coming and for their support of the business chamber. "The chamber has grown strong in the two years of its existence. I believe in and love Emery County. We have great people here, we have people who can weather the storms," said Jones. She thanked her family for coming and for their love and support of the many things she's involved with in the communities.
The door prizes were presented including the grand prize of a TV donated by Emery County Progress and Ace Hardware which went to Steven Furner; the Skullcandy headphones went to Eric Howes donated by Emery Telcom, Gayla Guymon won the I-pad donated by Emery Telcom, Brandon Brady and Mark Holyoak won the Green River golf course passes donated by Green River State park, Emery County bucks donated by the Emery County Chamber went to Andrea Johansen, David Hinkins, Alice Wadley and Patrice Holyoak. These bucks are to be spent at Emery County businesses and the chamber will reimburse the business.


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Skip to comments.999 caller mistakes moon for UFO
Posted on 10/30/2011 3:38:41 PM PDT by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
The caller told police that he had seen a UFO with "big bright lights" hovering in his back garden.
Taking the call seriously the female operator can be heard logging the bizarre information before asking if the UFO was making any "engine noise".
The caller replied that it was not, telling her: "I thought it was an aeroplane at first and then its just hovering with all these lights on."
After being told local authorities would investigate his claims, the caller hung up, only to ring back minutes later to confess that he had made an embarrassing mistake.
When asked by the call handler what he had seen, the man replied sheepishly: "You're not going to believe this, you're not going to believe it, it's the moon."
(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...
Now that's funny. LOL! As an old X-Files fan, I love it.
Explains the use of the term "lunacy."
Before calling 911, you should always ask someone if the object you're looking at is the moon or a UFO.
At least he didn't get lost in an apple orchard.
The term "drunken" comes to mind, too.
Pass the butter please.
Honest mistake. Could happen to anyone.
I once had the fight of my life fending off an alien interloper who broke into the bedroom to get some kind of fluid samples.
When I awoke it turned out just to be a "rogue pillow".
OR WAS IT ?!?! (cue spooky music)
That's racist! I think they call it "rap".
This is as funny as the woman in Australia who claimed the UFO that ran her off the road was shaped like a Ford station wagon, except for the multicolored flames coming out of it.
A Herman Cain caller?
The only rap was my wife beating me over the head saying "wake up you moron."
As for music I was daydreaming of the old movies were Vincent Price is playing a pipe organ for dramatic effect.
Yeah. I'm old.
In the movies, this is when the spaceship lands. A door opens. Eerie-green lights flood the roadside. Something alien steps out ... and you have a Close Encounter. Time to dial 9-1-1!
Relax. It's only Venus, the second planet from the Sun.
>> Venus conducts anal probes?
I know this girl in Vegas named ...
NO I am not goint to go there.
I've already made up enought stuff in this thread. rofl
Forgive me FRiends.
Uranus conducts anal probes..
Back in the day... newspapers needed filler items to fill a half inch or so of column space at the end of a story. The material generally fell into one of two categories: Busses running off of mountain roads in some third world hellhole and "ain't them British crazy" items. This falls into the latter class.
Yes. It serves to hilite the lunacy, if nothing else.
OK, I LOL'd.
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The "Little School That Could" Reaches Top
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Everyone has heard the children's story of the "Little Engine that Could" that made the long journey to the top of the hill by pure determination and can-do attitude. But have you heard the story about the "Little School that Could"? Read more »


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Winners from the State History Fair are now preparing for National History Day in Washington D.C. on June 15-19. Meagan Rogers, Curt Jensen, Spencer Colby, Jeremy Gilbert, and Mike Reed will leave on June 14 to go to Washington, D.C. The students have been attending local public meetings to gain awareness and support for their trip to national competition.
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Rogers placed first in state competition and Colby, Jensen, Gilbert and Reed took second in state.
At the recent commission meeting the Emery County Commissioners donated $250 to the students to help with expenses for the Washington trip. Mark H. Williams from the Southeastern Utah OHV club also donated $250 to the students. Anyone wishing to help the students with their trip can contact their teacher, Wendy Whittle at 384-2248.


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Came across my Email box... seems an artist (who is known for stark contrasts) painted his impression of BHO...
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Originally Posted by ga-hvac-tech
Came across my Email box... seems an artist (who is known for stark contrasts) painted his impression of BHO...
Good picture ga, it captures the true essence of Obama and all what he stands for. Thank you very much
"I could have ended the war in a month. I could have made North Vietnam look like a mud puddle."
"I have little interest in streamlining government or in making it more efficient, for I mean to reduce its size. I do not undertake to promote welfare, for I propose to extend freedom. My aim is not to pass laws, but to repeal them. It is not to inaugurate new programs, but to cancel old ones that do violence to the Constitution."
Sen. Barry Goldwater
Seemingly anti american comments removed because I dont wish to get peoples blood boiling at the moment. But the comments were well intended..... its just that the majority of the ARP audience just doesnt get it.
There's a lot more to this painting than just Obama.
Shame that too much of America doesn't get it either.....
Tough times don't last...Tough people do.
Midnight Sun Astrophotography
It also shows Clinton and both Roosevelts clapping Obama's action. LBJ, Nixon and JFK are looking on as are most of the others with grim faces and a few like Reagan and the early Presidents visibly upset.
Except for the fact that LBJ (the President of the "Great Society", Affirmative Action, destroyer of the 10th Amendment) is not clapping also, I think it is a fair and honest painting. That's how I see it.
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Originally Posted by glennac
Good picture ga, it captures the true essence of Obama and all what he stands for. Thank you very much
You are welcome Glenn.
The essence of the picture I appreciated is the arrogant look on BHO's face as he destroys everything this country was built on and stands for... while the folks who designed and built the country plead with him to think twice.
Kinda like something between a spoiled child-king or a robber-baron.
If you move your mouse over each figure, it gives a brief footnote about their Presidency. That link should be required reading in every school in the country.
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Comments: This is likely the worst adidas shoe ever made. I don't understand the reviews that said comfort out of
box or no break in needed. These shoes are very rigid! Worst of all, they made the ankle part of the shoes higher and therefore cut
into my ankle bones. I played with them for twice hoping they would get better. No! My ankles ended up getting red and bruised.
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From: Rick, 3/14
Comments: Super shoe! It fits perfect and your foot will feel locked inside. Good stability and a very nice design.
You will enjoy it just like me!
From: Viktor, 12/13
Comments: Comfortable and light, but the soles had significant wear after being worn a total of 6 times in 3 weeks.
The tread on the sole will most likely not last another week. So unless you can afford new shoes every month, I would not
recommend them. adidas does not have a durability warranty on this model.
From: Bob, 12/13
Comments: These have the stability of a Barricade and footprint and weight of the Vapor 9, which is perfect. I have
size 9 EE feet with a high arch and usually want more toe box, but these fit me great especially after a day of break-in. The sole is
wider then the Vapor 9, which makes for more solid/stable footing. Comfort is not quite the same level as a Vapor 9, but still
better than the Barricades. For bellow 60F weather, I recommend double-socking for top comfort.
From: Anton, 11/13
Comments: These are great shoes for those looking for a wider toe-box and stability in a light, semi-durable
package. The cushioning/comfort is as good as Vapor 9s, but it makes up with a wider, more solid footprint for heavy duty tennis
action. I recommend using thick socks with this one to add a bit more cushion.
From: Anton, 11/13
Comments: I like the weight and look of these shoes, but found them to be very narrow. I wear an 11 1/2 D/E and
bought a 12, and still found them narrow. Comfortable to walk in, but not to play in. Hurt my left ankle going for a volley to my
left, and still feeling it three weeks later. Going to go back to playing my roomier old KSwiss shoes, and use these for walking.
From: Doug, 6/13
Comments: Not for overpronators. It's a good shoe for neutral and supinators because I felt that these shoes were
designed with just enough support to prevent rolling an ankle but there's no support on the medial side. And they're very comfy
with the running shoe-like feel.
From: Anon, 5/13
Comments: First of all this is a great looking shoe, but that is it! I bought this style and the left shoe was higher
then the right and it was bothering my lateral malleolus. Then after 2 hours of playing, I also realize that they were giving me
blisters on my toes as well. I bought these shoes because I had the old version and they were wonderful, but defenetly not this
From: Johny, 5/13
Comments: I have border line narrow medium width feet. The version I wear are narrower, more snug around the
toes and also felt more mobile because of their slimmer profile. Having said that, the newer version II whilst being wider in the toe
box still holds my feet securely. It is a better shoe overall. Softer without requiring a break in, lighter, better lacing system that
secures the foot tightly and is very stable. No ankle rolling. The lacing can dig into the foot if tightened hard. My other gripe is
that even if it is a light weight shoe I'd expect the soles to last longer. After 4 months of playing 5 hours a week on hard courts
the front of the shoes where I pivot are wearing through. All in all this a very good shoe. Other shoes that I have used are Asics
Gel Resolution 4 on clay which has a better fit, but is heavier and Babolat Propulse which had a snug fit but very heavy and
From: Samir, 4/13
Comments: These shoes require some break in time. I noticed the uppers around the ankle are hard and were
causing blisters. To prevent that, I tried to tighten the laces. Hopefully when the shoes break in, they will be more comfortable.
From: Derek, 3/13
Comments: I just bought this shoe 1 month ago and the sole has already came out.
From: Gibson, 1/13
Comments: Nice shoe, and fits my feet well. No break in required. Comfortable and very light weight in contrast to
the Barricades. Durability remains to be seen. I own Barricades, Teams and now this model. I do like the Barricades although I had
to replace the cheapo inner soles. I will not buy Teams again due to the cheapo inner sole and lesser good fit for me. Based on
price point and all things considered I'm leaning towards staying with Barricades, though. If you want a good light weight shoe
then these are a good choice.
From: Mike, 1/13
Comments: I bought a pair of these shoes the other week and I'm having a hard time with them. They hurt pretty
bad around the ankle and I'm also getting blisters on my toes. Others have mentioned breaking them in so I hope mine break in
too. I've just never had an adidas tennis shoe feel so painful to wear. They are light though, and they look pretty awesome.
Another thing, the running gait seems really weird which may be why the shoe isn't working for me. My feet feel like they are
both slanting in, instead of being flat. Try them on if you can before you buy them.
From: Mark, 1/13
Comments: This is the best shoe ever! It's so light! You have to buy it now!
From: Richard, 11/12
Comments: This is a great shoe. It's light, fast, and very comfortable (after a little break-in to
soften the sides around the ankle). It's much better for wider feet than the Barricade, but after just a few wearings I had two lace
loops blew out. They are not stitched well enough into the shoe to be strong enough to withstand vigorous tightening. I think this
will be an Achilles heel for this shoe and Adidas will need to redesign it.
From: Frank, 10/12
Comments: The last two years I have tested shoes like Babolat ProPulse II and III, Adidas Barricade III, IV and V,
Lotto Raptor II and III, Asics Gel REs 2, 3 and 4, Nike CB 2.3, 3.3 and 4.3, Nike Vapor Tour 9, and so on. The Adizero Feather II is
such an amazing shoe! They have the best performance in cushioning, stability, speed and overall feel. All the negative parts of
the Adizero Feather I has been remade and updated and now this shoe just feels great!
From: Henrik, 10/12
Comments: These are fine shoes. They are light, fast, stable, comfortable, and well cushioned. True to size. They
could use just a little break in. I'm an older former 4.0 serve and volley player.
From: Bill, 10/12
Comments: I have always wanted to convert from the barricade to the Feather. While the barricade 7 has improved
its comfort by widening the toe box (I have quite a wide foot), and is the ultimate shoe in durability and stability, I did want to look
for a faster, more comfortable feeling shoe in the adidas lineup. Not being a huge fan of the first adizero Feather because of the
discomfort I felt from the fit, I knew the adizero Feather 2 would be of much greater comfort to me. It's a very fast shoe and the
grab is excellent, and though the durability is not on par with the barricade lineup, it is not too shabby. My one knock would have
to be the agressive colorways in the Feather 2 lineup.
From: Brian, 8/12
Comments: I have always wanted to convert from the barricade to the Feather. While the barricade 7 has improved
its comfort by widening the toe box (I have quite a wide foot), and is the ultimate shoe in durability and stability, I did want to look
for a faster, more comfortable feeling shoe in the adidas lineup. Not being a huge fan of the first adizero Feather because of the
discomfort I felt from the fit, I knew the adizero Feather 2 would be of much greater comfort to me. It's a very fast shoe and the
grab is excellent, and though the durability is not on par with the barricade lineup, it is not too shabby. My one knock would have
to be the agressive colorways in the Feather 2 lineup.
From: Brian, 8/12
Comments: I have been a Barricade wearer for at least the last five years. I wore K-Swiss before that. I was hesitant
to try these due to my knee issues (arthritis) I have had these shoes for 8 weeks now. My knees are fine.This shoe is very
comfortable. I wore them the first time in a match and forgot they were on my feet. That is what you want from a shoe. No issues.
They are light and since I have never worn through a pair of Barricades in 6 months, I have no worries about durability here. I am
not a toe dragger and my Barricade lasts would break down before I'd wear them smooth or create a hole. I don't think I am any
faster or better with these shoes but the calluses I had on my big toes front the tight Barricade toe box are almost gone now. Yes,
they are wider and I consider that a good thing for my toes. One thing I noticed was the flared heel. It looks like some running
shoes. It seems to provide a more confident heel to court landing on the dead run. The shoe has not bottomed out when hard heel
strikes are employed. So far so good. Nice job adidas.
From: Mark, 8/12
Comments: Spectacular shoe. I've always used the Nike Air Max line and decided to give
these a shot because of their wider toe box. I am impressed, as they don't hurt my feet
like other Adidas have in the past and they feel nothing like the clunky Barricade line. The shoe
most nearly feels like a running shoe built for the court, with more lateral support.
From: Peter, 8/12
Comments: The shoe is all that the description says, however, I have not had any previous adidas shoe
give me so many blisters around my ankles. I am wearing Thorlo level 1 and 3 socks, and still
have issues.
From: Kevin, 8/12
Comments: Fantastic shoes. Very supportive and I feel like they will be durable. Like Nic mentioned, the
toe box is a little wider than I would like. But the quality makes up for it. Wore it the first
night I got them and they felt great.
From: Ryan, 7/12
Comments: Amazing comfort out of the box. I have been looking for a light, speed-oriented
shoe for some time now. Always been a Barricade fan but I have found a new go-to shoe in
the Feather 2. One draw back for anyone who has narrow feet like me is the toe box, as it is very
roomy. However, it's worth the compromise. The shoe is seemingly durable, but nothing like a
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Skip to comments.[Video] BREAKING: NJ State Senators Caught on Open Mic Saying They Need a Bill to CONFISCATE Guns
Posted on 05/10/2013 3:00:20 PM PDT by blueyon
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We actually need a law to kick Idiots out of office!
My word that I had never heard about this website before this moment.
My tagline was adopted weeks ago.
Start with Newark, Trenton, Camden, Paterson...
Gutless SOB's. They don't have the nads to stand tall in front of a microphone and admit their conspiracy to the public.
You wouldn't happen to know who's got the CWII list, do you? [Something like this could be the spark.]
How long before the RECALL effort begins to dump these cretins?
Nut-job Conspiracy Theory Ping!
To get onto The Nut-job Conspiracy Theory Ping List you must threaten to report me to the Mods if I dont add you to the list...
I was thinking people's trials for crimes against the Constitution. Then your solution.
Somehow. I do not think the Senators consider criminals "the bad guys" they want to ban from having guns- I think it's us they don't want to have guns.
We're the bad guys they refer to
Guns Save Lives has been around for a long time. I have subscribed to their newspaper for many years. They have the Burma Shave style slogans on signs all over Illinois. They are very proactive in trying to get ccw in Illinois. Good organization.
youre soooo bad!!!!
This is hardly breaking news..these are democratic state senators from NJ after all......
Not even remotely surprised....
NJ 2nd Amendment society posted this first on Facebook!
We don't have time.
Like their homosexual pals, the Nazis are starting to come out of the closet. This isn't about "gun violence". The Nazis could care less about that. Those kids at Sandy Hook mean nothing to this bunch. This is about total and complete control of the American people.
Those aren't "protect & serve" police. They are jack booted para military thugs.
Folks, if you want guns, just call the State Department.
When they answer the phone, you say "Allah akbar."
Your guns arrive in 4 business days.
Senator Loretta Weinberg (D37)
Senator Sandra Cunningham (D31)
Senator Linda Greenstein (D14)
and at least one member of Senate Democratic staff, but of course when the Doctrine of One Hundred Heads gets started, http://sipseystreetirregulars.blogspot.com/2009/10/mathematics-of-liberty-one-hundred.html all tyrant's staff, aides, get a spot on the ping list.
Ha, or call the Justice Department and speak with a Mexican accent, we know they'd take that call.
Anyone campaigning for the confiscation of guns should be immediately impeached and tried for treason. If they can't protect and defend the United States Constitution, they can resign and leave America.
If theyz waving me to come out of my house I'd give them my faggoty wave buh bye....
Richards with ears...
Molon Labe!
"Anyone campaigning for the confiscation of guns should be immediately impeached and tried for treason. If they cant protect and defend the United States Constitution, they can resign and leave America."
So much for upholding their oaths! Sedition is that they are trying to do.
Romanian term limits.
Couldn't get more without distortion.
Camden you have no idea what it's like to be lost in Camden @ 2:am when your gps goes freakin nutz!
Not a pretty site! And Ticket or no ticket I was outta there in nothing flat! Red lights mean nothing in Camden on the Dark side!
Wonder if there are similar recordings for Toomey or Manchin.
From Toomey or Manchin.
I could hear it better THANKS
KTAN - not just radio-station call letters anymore.
If they come for your guns, give 'em the ammo first.
Don't get me wrong. I believe in compromise. I live in Pa and I am willing to give something up. I would reluctantly give Philadelphia, Montgomery and Delaware Counties to NJ to peaceably restrict travel/immigration from NJ.
There is such a law in the books but the liberals and RINOs have not heard of it.
Wow. Tough guys.
Real macho — I want to see them do the same at the nearest mosque.
Thanks blueyon.
Get a warrant.
gosh darn and I thought they just wanted to protect children.../s
Interesting as I am unaware of ANY organized current effort by conservatives to pass legislation to "have their little guns."
That was done at the federal level, Passed by Congress September 25, 1789 and Ratified December 15, 1791.
But of course the slimy communist agenda Stygian Witches can only see what they believe to be reality. Their efforts to deprive American Citizens of their unalienable rights is transformed into the gun owners have "developed a line."
That is the delusional non-reality they exist in.
Senator Loretta Weinberg (D37)
Senator Sandra Cunningham (D31)
Senator Linda Greenstein
.All they want to do is have their little guns and do whatever they want with them.
Those girls almost make rosa delauro, demonrat, CT, look good. Almost...
If you don't add me to the Nut-job Conspiracy Theory Ping List, not only will I report you to the Mods, I'll report you to Big Sis!
Welcome aboard!
It was a botched joke.
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Apple Computer was released Lion or Mac OS X 10.7 to the public. I've been looking forward to this. This will be especially important to MacBook and MacBook Pro users with the glass covered track pad and users of the Magic Trac Pad. iOS gestures are available for OS X.
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You Can't Protect Players From Themselves
Danny Gray
April 18 2012 02:35PM
Remember that time everyone called Duncan Keith a hero because he played after losing some teeth? Bobby Baun scored a Cup winning goal on a fractured ankle, no big deal.
As eloquently summed up by Ellen Etchingham over at the Backhand Shelf, many fans and members of the media are outraged at the state of player safety and supplemental discipline in the NHL. As she points out fixing supplemental disciple and the culture surrounding headshots will be a long, arduous, and incremental process. But as much as we can try to reduce the number of concussions and increase the harshness of the punishment the issue will never be totally eradicated. As fans and observers we have to accept the fact that players will sacrifice their health and well being for the sake of winning.
With the Vancouver Canucks down 3-0 to the L.A. Kings Daniel Sedin, who suffered a concussion as a result of a Duncan Keith elbow, has been cleared by team doctors to return to action. While his status for game 4 is unknown I think we can agree that if it were the Canucks holding a 3-0 he would be relaxing at home in Vancouver tonight.
I mentioned on Twitter last night that NHL players lying about post-concussion syndromes is this generation's lying about their age to enlist. This belief was further strengthened by one of Elliotte Friedman's 30 Thoughts from this week:
"Ottawa's doctors prevented Daniel Alfredsson from playing in Game 3, so he wrote "Do it for Family" on the greaseboard in the dressing room and went home. ("Family 2012" is the team's playoff motto.) It's easy to look from outside and say, "Alfredsson shouldn't risk it." But when you're 39 and you've never won, you don't know how long you have left and you're on a team with a chance, well, if you're honest with yourself, you know you'd want to play, too."
Elliotte's absolutely right. You can't blame either Alfredsson or Sedin for wanting to return early and help their team contend for the Cup. But contrast it with another thought from a few weeks back:
"(Tyler) Ennis confirmed a story written by The Hockey News' Ryan Kennedy: that he had one awkward pre-draft interview, refusing to answer a question about taking a pill that would guarantee a Stanley Cup victory but kill you in a decade. "It was with Toronto," he said. "I like my sleep and woke up about five minutes beforehand (8 a.m)...I said, 'That's ridiculous. I want to win the Cup, but I don't want to die in 10 years.'"
Returning early or trying to play through a concussion is obviously not equivalent to a pill that would kill you, but the spirit of the decision is the same. Are you willing to sacrifice your life in the future, either in part or as a whole for the reward of winning the Stanley Cup?
You have to wonder how Sedin and Alfredsson would answer that question, and if Tyler Ennis might change his mind when it could be his last chance.
The desire of fans and media to reduce and eliminate the damage caused by concussions is at odds with the player's desire to win. While we can try to protect players from eachother, we will never be able to protect them from themselves. In the end we have to accept that many players are willing to risk their health and well-being "Because It's The Cup."
April 23 2012, 09:56PM
Tyler Ennis has no heart. No wonder, his last name sounds European.
But seriously, I'd take that pill just for the Leafs to win let alone me playing on the team.


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Skip to comments.First criminal charges filed in Benghazi attack
Posted on 08/06/2013 1:38:06 PM PDT by Perdogg
Federal prosecutors have filed the first charges in the Benghazi terror attack against Ahmed Khattalah, the leader of a Libyan militia believed to be responsible for the Sept. 11, 2012, consulate attack that killed four Americans.
The charges are under seal, CNN first reported.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
Lemme know when they file charges against those who are REALLY responsible. Hussein, Rodham, Jarrett etc.
Not an American official, methinks this isn't going anywhere.
Criminal what? If they really want to fight this WAR as a police thing, then pull all our troops out and send in lawyers. It's a win win.
Let me guess.... George Zimmerman?
"First" person to be charged? Tell that to Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, who I believe is only NOW just out of prison for precipitating this entire "thing".
Phony Charges for a phony scandal?
That will scare a terrorist living in Benghazi, Libya... oh yeah he's shaking.
Are we gonna read him his Miranda rights too?
A failure to act when there was a duty to do so, resulting in the deaths of the plaintiffs' relatives. Criminal negligence. Wrongful death.
But it's the same old problem: this administration isn't responsible for anything, but they are quick to take credit for nothing.
Reading the title I was thinking more along the likes of Valerie Jarrett.
I disagree.
THIS is going to be a big showy trial, he will be convicted and executed, then as far as the media and white hut are concerned, Benghazi is totally OVER.
Unless Hillary and Obama are named as co-conspirators this is just more distraction.
If that's the case than this isn't going anywhere: Benghazi stops here.
If we had just charged Tojo and Hitler in a US criminal court in 1941 we could have avoided WW 2... right?
"Stupid beyond hope" that should have been his campaign slogan in 2008.
The charges should be explosives, sent to blow up the ttckers, not namby-pamby, Judge Judy, criminal justice charges.
Just in time for his guest appearance on Leno.
Interesting timing-—AS PER USUAL—considering the breaking news about Valerie Jarrett (Iranian born TRUE commander-in-chief) allegedly being the one to give the "stand-down" order in the Benghazi attack on our fine men.
Actually, this and the shutting down of the embassies over the weekend are a weak attempt to deflect criticism of not handling the terrorism threat sufficiently.
Anyone wanting on or off this ping list, please advise.
The real criminals held back US forces from defending them. This is crap.
How convenient. Just in time for his appearance on "Leno" tonight. Spike the ball, anyone?
"Phony Charges for a phony scandal?"
Give hussein a break—he's on leno tonight and couldn't go empty handed.
It is time to charge the people who told them to attack and then ordered our troops to stand down.
All for show.
There does not have to be a stand down order.
All that has to happen is for Obama to not personally authorize the cross border action - and there is no rescue, from anywhere outside the country. (Sigonella or Croatia)
The in-country assets differ slightly, someone told the forces in Tripoli to not go to Benghazi and instead guard Tripoli. This also was technically not a stand down order, although it achieved the same result.
There are a FEW balls I would like to spike...ohaha's included.
Discovery should be interesting !
Just presenting evidence that's not been contaminated or comparing those depositions they've take. /s
Libyan Leader: Embassy Attack Unrelated to Islam Video 9/26/2012
Libyan president: 'No doubt' attack 'preplanned' (Magariaf on Face the Nation) 9/16/2012
Secret email reveals top official told Libya's president that terrorists were behind Benghazi attack 5/8/2013
House panel hears account of Benghazi attack 5/8/2013
Hicks said U.S. officials knew better by then and that the remarks angered the Libyan president, who had gone on record calling it a terrorist attack. That discord prevented the FBI from reaching Benghazi for several days, Hicks said, because the Libyan government was not able to guarantee their safety.
Libyan President Mohamed Yusuf al-Magariaf was "insulted in front of his own people," Hicks said. "His credibility was reduced. His ability to lead his country was damaged."
Not to mention...
Breaking, Cover-Up?: Libyan President Indicates U.S. Knew Date And Time Of Embassy Attack In Advance September 16, 2012
and he cites intercepted communications to prove it. Keep in mind also that if this is true, then Obamas main surrogate for the matter on the Sunday talk shows, UN Ambassador Susan Rice (who said on these shows that the whole thing was NOT a pre-planned Al Qaeda operation but merely a movie protest spun out of control), spent the entire day today either lying through her teeth as it is simply impossible to believe that she went on these shows with no approval of her talking points by the White House, or the White House, hoping they could ultimately hide the truth from everybody, including her, lied to her and said they had no evidence indicating Al Qaeda when in fact they had these intercepted communications
The EX SEALs at the ANNEX were ordered to stand down twice. They were contractors so that stand down did not apply to the military per se.
This is where a lot of the comfusion is.
I keep trying to post about this and nothing comes out that I really want made public.
...better I just go away for a while and cool off.
When did FDR file criminal charges against Isoruku Yamamoto over that Pearl Harbor unpleasantness?
I know. It happens to me all the time. You can't say what you mean or what you KNOW.
I believe Obama's answer to Pearl Harbor would have been a federal indictment. .
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A ploy to hide the evidence of what went down.
"This is an active investigation and prosecution."
Rapper has access to the diaries and now Perez does too
The charges are under seal.
George Bush, Darrell Issa and Trey Gowdy.
Obama and his goons are the ones I want to see indicted first and foremost!
Yes, Odingo knows the spontaneous-out-of-control-protests-in-response-to-a-video story was phony, and are hereby admitting that fact. Only the regime's words and actions have a patina of phoniness throughout.
The first charges filed wer against a man who made a video that no one saw.
Obama was stoned on cocaine while Benghazi burned.
So looks like we are back to treating terrorism like a law enforcement matter..except we have no power to bring the guy in or prosecute him....lol
Am I missing something? They don't even have him in custody do they?
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A light day in the KHL today (just two games), so we've added packs from two of Wesnesday's games that you might have missed.
Isles prospect Kirill Petrov and Ak Bars frustrate Datsyuk and Red Army.
Ovechkin and Backstrom score but Dynamo has a huge collapse in the dying moments of the game.
One goal but some great saves.
How great of a story would it be for Lokomotiv to win it all?
Thanks for all you do Steve, appreciate the videos.
So it's official, no gives a flying ... about the KHL.
So it's official, no gives a flying ... about the KHL.
If you don't care then do society a favor and log off, go back to your hole and self pleasure while the rest of us "hockey fans" enjoy the videos.
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Wilmer Valderrama joined his That 70s Show co-star Ashton Kutcher for a challenge that involved "colder than normal ice" from the 70s.
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