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The Ravens may not have an explanation, but they have certainly ruled some things out.
Weather? The Ravens played on beautiful afternoons in Philadelphia, Kansas City and Houston.
Playing field? All three games were on grass, the same surface the Ravens practice on.
Travel plans? The Ravens essentially have stuck to the same schedule that they used from 2008 to 2010, when they won four road playoff games under coach John Harbaugh.
"We've looked at it all," Ravens offensive coordinator Cam Cameron said. "We've got it all covered. We've got the same shoes, the same [uniforms], a lot of that stuff."
Cameron was obviously joking but neither he, nor Harbaugh, nor the players are making light of the Ravens' inconsistent — and at times inept — play on the road this season. As they head to Cleveland Browns Stadium on Sunday to face a team they've beaten nine straight times, the Ravens are hoping to end a troubling pattern that has been as hard to explain as it is to correct.
"I don't get it," Ravens second-year wide receiver Torrey Smith said. "We've just got to play better. It's really simple to me, but for us, it's a lot easier said than done."
Road difficulties are not a recent revelation in the NFL. Even the Ravens, who have gone to the playoffs eight times over the past 12 seasons and again find themselves atop the AFC North, have posted just four winning road campaigns in the past 16 years.
However, this year's struggles away from M&T; Bank Stadium have been especially troubling because of the stark contrast between their offense's home and road performance, and just how poorly the Ravens played in falling to the Eagles, 24-23, in Week 2, beating the lowly Chiefs, 9-6, in Week 5, and getting dominated by the Texans, 43-13, two weeks ago.
"It's a factor," said Harbaugh, whose team is 18-17 in regular-season road games during his tenure. "We've got to play better on the road. We know that. We're going to hear about it until we do better."
In four home victories this season, the Ravens have averaged 32 points, 422 yards of offense and committed two turnovers. In three games on the road, the Ravens have mustered just 15 points per game while averaging 266 yards of offense and turning the ball over six times.
The offense's split personality is exemplified by fifth-year quarterback Joe Flacco, who has looked elite at M&T; Bank Stadium and overmatched elsewhere. At home, Flacco has amassed 1,271 passing yards, completed 67.1 percent of his throws and connected on seven touchdown passes to two interceptions. On the road, Flacco has thrown for 566 yards, completed 50 percent of his passes and tossed two touchdowns compared to four interceptions. His road woes peaked in Houston when Flacco took a 4.2 quarterback rating into halftime.
"We definitely look at it," said Flacco, denying that the Ravens' road woes keep him up at night, but acknowledging they have become a topic of conversation with the team. "Communication is definitely more of an issue when you're playing on the road. There [are] ways that we just have to go about communicating better when we have to."
Before this season, Flacco had shown the ability to go into a hostile environment and pull out victories against quality opponents. He led the Ravens to playoff victories in Miami and Tennessee in his rookie year. A season later, the Ravens throttled the New England Patriots on their home field in a wild-card game at Gillette Stadium, matched in the following campaign by a dominating playoff victory over the Chiefs at loud Arrowhead Stadium.
While the offense was punchless last year in head-scratching road losses to the Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars and Seattle Seahawks, Flacco and Smith connected for a last-second score to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. They also downed a playoff-bound Cincinnati Bengals team at Paul Brown Stadium in Week 16 to win the division, and then went on the road and nearly upset the Patriots in the AFC championship game before they were foiled by a late dropped pass and missed field goal.
However, through the first half of this season, the Ravens' offense has struggled to string together first downs away from home, never mind engineer late game-winning drives. Ravens rookie right tackle Kelechi Osemele summed up the root of the road issues as "pretty much communication and game planning, getting out-coached and out-played."
Cameron has been the target of most of the fan discontent over the offense's road woes with the frequent complaint being that he hasn't gotten Pro Bowl running back Ray Rice the ball enough the past two seasons. In the Ravens' six road defeats since the start of the 2011 campaign, Rice has had 10 carries or fewer in four of them, including rushing just nine times against the Texans last month.
Though he acknowledged Thursday that he doesn't disagree with the notion that Rice should get the ball more, Cameron defended the Ravens' usage of the back, pointing out that game situations, such as a 26-point halftime deficit versus the Texans, have forced the team at times to abandon the running game earlier than it hoped. He also alluded to Flacco checking out of other running plays on occasion.
"It's common knowledge all the leeway that Joe has at the line of scrimmage now. Everybody knows the options that he has and communication, the one thing we're not quite as good at on the road as we are at home is being on the same page," Cameron said. "We're looking at everything from a communication standpoint, how we can make sure on the road that we're on the same page. Does that mean we aren't going to audible? Not at all. That's a huge part of what we do."
Flacco said it "would be a little bit foolish" to abandon the team's nascent no-huddle offense simply because it wasn't effective for much of the first three games on the road, though he was among several players to point out that communication definitely needs to improve and that the opposing crowd noise has posed problems.
The Ravens' offensive line has allowed 10 sacks in three road games compared to eight in four home contests, and Osemele admitted there have been a couple of instances where the offensive tackles didn't hear the calls being made at the line in enough time to make an adjustment.
The Ravens' coaching staff studied all sorts of potential offensive issues during the bye week and players are convinced that some of their problems in their first three road games have been corrected. Sunday will be the first opportunity to show it, and end a trend that has been both frustrating and confounding.
"We try to come up with little different things — little different signals — but we all have to be on the same page," Rice said. "I think the second half of the year, the best thing we have to do is all be on the same page, and let Joe drive this thing, let the coaches call the plays, and we'll go out there and execute at a high level."
Split personality
Since the start of last season, the Ravens have been a totally different team at home than on the road. Here is the proof:
Home Road
Reg. season record: 12-0 5-6
Avg. points scored: 29.0 18.5
Avg. points allowed: 17.3 20.0
Avg. Yds per game: 367.9 317.4
Avg. Yds allowed: 300.9 348.0
Avg passing yards 248.1 200.3
Avg passing yards allowed 205.7 226.2
Avg rushing yards 119.8 117.1
Avg rushing yards allowed 95.2 121.8
Turnovers 13 19
Turnovers caused 23 16
Sacks 41 19
Sacks allowed 20 31
Penalties-Yards 91-830 59-451
Ray Rice's carries: 239 158
Joe Flacco's pass attempts: 284 280
A different quarterback
There are several explanations for why the Ravens' offense has been dominant at home and inept at times on the road, but looking at quarterback Joe Flacco's splits is a good place to start.
Flacco at home Flacco on the road
Record 31-5 18-17
Completion pct. 62.0 59.4
Passing yards 8,214 7,439
Touchdowns 46 43
Interceptions 21 31
Quarterback rating 92.2 79.8
Times sacked 63 94
Lost fumbles 6 9


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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday said it proposed penalizing Boeing's commercial airplane unit $2.75 million for taking nearly two years to fix a problem with fasteners on its 777 widebody airplanes.
The penalty was unusual in its size and for the fact that it comes nearly three years after Boeing said it addressed the FAA's concerns, which stem from 2008. The FAA regularly imposes smaller penalties for rule violations, but multimillion-dollar amounts are far less frequent.
The action came as Boeing's (BA.N) 787 Dreamliner aircraft has suffered a series of mishaps in recent weeks, including a spontaneous fire on an Ethiopian Airlines-owned 787 that was parked at a remote stand at London's Heathrow Airport.
"Safety is our top priority and a robust quality control system is a vital part of maintaining the world's safest air transportation system," U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in a statement announcing the action.
"Airplane manufacturers must take prompt and thorough steps to correct safety and compliance problems once they become aware of them," Foxx said.
Boeing said it took corrective action and closed the matter in November 2010 and is working with the FAA to "understand and address any remaining concerns."
Boeing said its actions included greater management oversight, a database for tracking issues and regular meetings with the FAA to ensure any open cases were closed on time.
The FAA said Boeing discovered in September 2008 it had been installing non-conforming fasteners on its 777 airplanes, but then took more than two years to implement a plan to correct the problem, which violated regulations by failing to maintain its quality control system.
Boeing stopped using the bad fasteners after the problem was discovered, but some manufacturing issues continued until after the corrective action plan was in place, the FAA said.
"Manufacturers must make it a priority to identify and correct quality problems in a timely manner," FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said in the statement.
The violation carries a penalty of $25,000 a day, but the FAA said it would be willing to settle for $2.75 million and gave Boeing 30 days to respond.
Industry experts said the proposed penalty appeared unusual, not least because it came years after Boeing came into compliance. Some suggested that the FAA may be toughening its stance after being criticized for lax oversight of the 787 by the National Transportation Safety Board earlier this year.
"The headline is so out of sync with the size of the penalty, I'm inclined to view this as muscle flexing by the FAA," said Carter Leake, an investment banker with BB&T Capital Markets/Windsor Group.
The NTSB raised concerns after lithium-ion batteries burned on two 787 jets within two weeks in January. The FAA and other regulators grounded the global fleet of 50 Dreamliners for 3-1/2 months while Boeing redesigned the battery system.
"That's a pretty big fine for the FAA," said Mary Schiavo, a former Department of Transportation Inspector General. She said fasteners were a concern when she was inspector general in the 1990s, and were difficult to police because the parts don't have serial numbers.
"In this case, Boeing was cited for quality control, which suggests bad fasteners were coming in and they didn't have a system in place to catch them," she said.
The FAA's most recent large proposed penalty was a $4 million civil penalty against United Parcel Service for alleged improper maintenance of four cargo aircraft. That case stemmed from 2008 and 2009. In 2012, it proposed a $1 million penalty against Horizon Air for allegedly operating planes that were not in compliance with regulations. The violations spanned 2007 to 2011.
Reporting by Alwyn Scott and Doug Palmer; Editing by Bill Trott, Carol Bishopric and Bernard Orr

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A new promotional video for Rihanna's 'Unapologetic' album shows behind-the-scenes footage of the pop star backstage during the MTV Video Music Awards and at a shooting range, where she destroys a paper target with frightening accuracy.
The short clip opens with a shot of RiRi and friends arriving in California via private jet. She wears a hat with marijuana leaf logos as she walks around and examines what everyone had to eat on the trip. One member of her entourage had a wine glass full of macaroni and cheese. Talk about living large!
As 'Diamonds' plays in the background, viewers see Rihanna walking around backstage at the VMAs, and then it's off to Vegas for iHeart Radio Festival rehearsals. From there, she and her girls head to a shooting range, where she takes aim with a rifle and fires away at the target. "Are you getting this?," she asks the camera guy as she blasts the paper into oblivion. When she finishes, she holds up her target to show just how good her accuracy is. It looks like RiRi wasn't acting in that 'Man Down' video — she really knows what she's doing when it comes to guns.
Rihanna is shadowed throughout the video by photographers taking images for the liner notes of 'Unapologetic.' Many of these photos will probably end up in the 28-page photo book or View-Master 3D reel that are included with the "Diamonds executive platinum box" set of the album, which costs $250.
The clip ends with footage from the studio, which shows Rihanna smoking and goofing off with her friends. Are you excited yet? 'Unapologetic' arrives on Nov. 19.


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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A family's lawsuit says a 64-year-old Deschutes County man died after he was stuck upside down for a "prolonged period" in an inversion therapy table marketed as a way to relieve back pain, improve joint health and build muscle tone.
The lawsuit says Gary Lee Price of Bend couldn't get the device to return to the upright position and couldn't remove himself from it, The Oregonian (http://is.gd/BjD9X1 ) reported.
The medical examiner's office said he was asphyxiated and ruled the death an accident.
Medical experts say a prolonged period of hanging upside down can lead to severe injury or eventually death, The Oregonian reported.
The lawsuit filed last week in federal court in Eugene seeks $1 million from STL International Inc. of Puyallup, Wash.
The company manufactures a variety of inversion therapy tables under the Teeter Hang Ups brand name. The company promotes the product on TV and online.
The lawsuit said the Teeter Hang Ups EP-850 "was dangerously defective" and had inadequate warnings about the danger of getting trapped in the inverted position.
"Despite desperate effort over a prolonged period he was unable either to return the table to a position from which it was possible to dismount nor otherwise to extricate himself from the machine, causing him to remain upside down until it caused his death," the lawsuit said.
"Our hearts go out to the Price family for their loss," the company said in an email to The Associated Press. "There is no indication of product failure."
An obituary in the Bend Bulletin said Price operated an auto body and fender shop and was an antique car restorer.
(© Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)


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Monday, August 10, 2009
Chrysler Building x3
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It's a beautiful building. I remember going to Grand Central Station. It was awesome. Hard to take it all in. We had a wonderful lunch in there as well. Excellent photos :)
- August 10, 2009 at 1:27 PM
- Sunny said...
When our family came from England and arrived in New York, even as a child, I remember how awesome to buildings were...and they still are. Terrific photos.
Sunny :)
- August 10, 2009 at 2:03 PM
- m_m said...
Wow! So huge! Great photos which make me feel so small:)
- August 10, 2009 at 2:04 PM
- Lois said...
They are all nice! I especially like the angle on that first shot.
- August 10, 2009 at 2:19 PM
- Sylvia K said...
What fantastic shots, James! You really get the feeling of being there and looking up and seeing those towers! Wonderful! Hope you enjoyed your trip!
Have a great week!
- August 10, 2009 at 2:25 PM
- Asta said...
Hi James,
Fantastic pictures. The first one is just awesome. How did you do it?
I've never been to New York, but I want to go there and experience all this greatness.
Best regards
- August 10, 2009 at 3:01 PM
- Vogon Poet said...
Great shots, I'll surely place the Chrysler building as one of the seven wonders of this world. Your point about living in Newtown is absolutely reasonable and sound.
- August 10, 2009 at 3:03 PM
- Indrani said...
Terrific! I like the POV of the shots!
The magnitude... amazing!
- August 10, 2009 at 3:13 PM
- Sally in WA said...
Fantastic shots, James. I love the angles of 1 & 3.
For your next move, you and Vicki should move to the Seattle area. Lots of different scenery within a couple of hours drive. :-)
- August 10, 2009 at 3:26 PM
- Carver said...
Great shots. One of my sisters used to work in the Chrysler building. It is an amazing place.
- August 10, 2009 at 3:26 PM
- Tranquility said...
Great Views!
I agree with you - it's nice to be able to change your views now and then. My husband and I move frequently for the same reasons - we like to learn about our new areas and see all of the sights and then move on to visit somewhere else! :)
- August 10, 2009 at 3:29 PM
- Guy D said...
Excellent shots of my favourite American city, the chrysler building is magnificent.
Have a great week
Regina In Pictures
- August 10, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Oh your captures are beautiful. Keep on traveling and show us your snaps here.
- August 10, 2009 at 4:41 PM
- mkreider said...
You're in a great spot... the best of many worlds!
- August 10, 2009 at 4:54 PM
- Reader Wil said...
Such enormous buildings are typical of the USA, I think! Great photos! I also saw your other blog which is very interesting.
- August 10, 2009 at 5:19 PM
- DrSavta said...
Fabulous photos! Wow!
- August 10, 2009 at 5:33 PM
Great photos. Buildings are not always easy to photograph.
- August 10, 2009 at 5:36 PM
- Jenn Jilks said...
Just amazing shots. I don't remember the last time I was in a city. Spectacular!
- August 10, 2009 at 5:56 PM
- Martha in PA said...
Wonderful photos James. You said it exactly as I said it when people asked how we could leave "Disney World"? So much to choose from on any given day; country, mountains, ocean, metropolitan (DC, Balt & Wash DC), history both near and far.... I loved our time in FL, but I so missed the diversity that this area as to offer!
- August 10, 2009 at 7:19 PM
- Ebie said...
This is my main blog.
James, seeing your photos reminded me of my brief 3 years in NYC. I used to work at the Flat Iron building and then moved to 59th St, years ago. I managed not to get lost though, just remember the landmarks like this tall building!
- August 10, 2009 at 8:27 PM
- Pam said...
James, Your photos are amazing. And I can understand why you and Vicky decided to live in the wonderful area you do. You have the best of all the world you two love...
- August 10, 2009 at 8:38 PM
- Irene Toh said...
Chrysler Building is just awesome.
- August 10, 2009 at 8:48 PM
- Arija said...
Superb architectural photos, I like the way they rise up at one as you sroll down to view them.
- August 10, 2009 at 9:02 PM
- Snap said...
The Chrysler Building is my favorite building in NY. We've often said if we moved from here we'd go east -- somewhere where we could get to DC, NY quickly!
- August 10, 2009 at 10:33 PM
- Jacob said...
You do have a way with composition, James. Very striking and interesting. Excellent job!
- August 10, 2009 at 11:52 PM
- Carolyn said...
These are absolutely beautiful photos, I love the different perspectives. As much as I love living on an island of the coast of Canada, I miss the culture and history of Canada's origin. I fully understand why you would move. Good on you and enjoy.
Blessings and smiles
- August 11, 2009 at 12:07 AM
- Gaelyn said...
Wow, those are very impressive images.
- August 11, 2009 at 12:22 AM
- chrome3d said...
Thanks a lot. I got a lot of joie from these views too!
- August 11, 2009 at 1:44 AM
- Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.com said...
I love the first photo. It is a striking angle that evokes power and strength and style. Also, thanks for your comments on my site about the solar eclipse photos. I am glad you enjoyed them. Also, if you like travel photos, we just put together a travel photos site at www.vivalavoyage.com. We have India photos posted and will put up new travel photos each Sunday. I will be back soon!
- August 11, 2009 at 1:51 AM
- Kcalpesh said...
Gigantic Buildings! This is a great display of modern architechture! Nice shots
- August 11, 2009 at 2:27 AM
- Postcards from Wildwood said...
Great perspectives on the Chrysler Building, I especially like numbers 1 and 3.
- August 11, 2009 at 3:39 AM
- sixstars said...
What am imposing building and three different perspectives. They dont build em like that in NZ. Though I noticed one similarity everybody seems to have a camera these days.
- August 11, 2009 at 3:39 AM
- arabesque said...
i've never been to n.y. but certainly makes me feel like i'm actually there looking at them...
the skyscrapers are just TALL!
- August 11, 2009 at 6:19 AM
- Malyss said...
"I wanna be a part of it, New-York, New-York"..(Sinatra's version, please!)
This time, you really make me dream!Those pictures are simply absolutely wonderful!!I saw this building in so many lovely movies but did not know the name.
And, BTW, I like your english accent when you say "joie de vivre"..Ü
- August 11, 2009 at 11:51 AM
- cieldequimper said...
My favourite!
- August 11, 2009 at 1:24 PM
- Cezar and Léia said...
wow This building is awesome!
Your pictures are perfect!
I liked the song for this post that Malyss chose!
Thanks James!
- August 11, 2009 at 2:41 PM
- Joyce said...
WOW! I love your photos!
- August 11, 2009 at 10:04 PM
- Swarna said...
Great pics from city life. As to the joy of living in the 40's, I prefer to think I'm always on the 'right' side of 40...
- August 12, 2009 at 12:54 AM
- AB said...
Some really nice angles here of a very imposing building.
- August 14, 2009 at 2:00 AM


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Interstitial keratitis is inflammation of the tissue of the cornea, the clear window on the front of the eye. The condition can lead to vision loss.
Alternative Names
Keratitis interstitial
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Interstitial keratitis is a serious condition in which blood vessels grow into the cornea. Such growth can cause loss of the normal clearness of the cornea. This condition is often caused by infections.
Syphilis is the most common cause of interstitial keratitis, but rare causes include:
Autoimmune diseases, like
rheumatoid arthritisand sarcoidosis
Lyme disease
In the United States, most cases of syphilis are recognized and treated before this eye condition develops. However, interstitial keratitis remains the most common cause of blindness in the world.
Eye pain
- Excessive tearing
- Sensitivity to light (
Signs and tests
Interstitial keratitis can be easily diagnosed by
The underlying disease must be treated. Treating the cornea with corticosteroid drops may minimize scarring and help keep the cornea clear.
Once the active inflammation has passed, the cornea is left severely scarred and with abnormal blood vessels. The only way to restore vision at this stage is with a cornea transplant.
Expectations (prognosis)
Diagnosing and treating interstitial keratitis and its cause early can preserve the clear cornea and good vision.
A corneal transplantation is not as successful for interstitial keratitis as it is for most other corneal diseases. The presence of blood vessels in the diseased cornea brings white blood cells to the newly transplanted cornea and increases the risk of rejection.
Calling your health care provider
All patients with interstitial keratitis will be closely followed by an ophthalmologist and a medical specialist with expertise in the underlying disease. Any worsening pain, increasing redness, or decreasing vision should be evaluated immediately. This is particularly crucial for patients with corneal transplants.
Prevention consists of avoiding the underlying infection, and if infected, receiving prompt and thorough treatment and follow-up.


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I drove cars legally in the United States for 40 years before moving to Saudi Arabia. I got an "A" in my Driver's Ed class in high school (shout out to Coach Sharp!) and I have always passed my driver's tests on the first try. I have an excellent driving record. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, however, bans women from driving, although out in the sparsely populated areas, women are known to drive there. To my knowledge, it is the only country in the world where it is illegal for women to drive. The most common excuse given for why women are not allowed to drive here is that it's for their own safety and protection. Now this excuse of safety doesn't really refer to the dangers of having or causing accidents. What it actually refers to is the potential for women to have more freedom and to not be under the direct control of a man. The thinking is that a woman driver would have more of a chance to hook up with someone of the opposite sex if she wanted to, which is a big no-no in this country. The funny thing is that I have spoken to many Saudi women who drive outside this country, and they have all managed to avoid becoming sluts - which is what some Saudi men think of all women drivers elsewhere in the world. You can read a previous post I wrote about this subject not long ago.
Granted, the driving conditions here in Jeddah are horrendous. Just imagine all that testosterone gunning those engines in a land where only men are allowed behind the wheel! Traffic laws seem to be non-existent here, and if there ARE traffic laws, nobody follows them and no one visibly enforces them either.
But what really galls me is the fact that I - a responsible female driver with a proven track record of safety and skill and years of experience - am not allowed to drive here in Saudi Arabia, yet frequently I have seen children - specifically young boys - driving who are definitely not old enough to have a driver's license. I have tried to find out the legal driving age requirement here in Saudi Arabia, but that information is as elusive as the traffic laws. I've seen various accounts that range from 17 up to 25, and just about every age in between. All I do know is that many of the drivers I have seen here are nowhere close to approaching their 17th birthday, let alone 25.
One day I was crossing the street in a quiet residential section of town, and I was almost run over by a car driven by a boy who looked as though he couldn't have been a day over 10! These young boys drive, stretching and craning their necks in an effort to see over the steering wheel. Many of them have to sit on pillows. I don't know how they can possibly reach the gas pedal, or more importantly, the brake pedal! This is not something I see every day because I am not out and about every day, but it happens with enough frequency that I am not shocked any more when I see it - just angered that I am not allowed to drive here, yet these spoiled little brats CAN. As in many countries of the world, most boys here are raised to believe that they are superior to their sisters and are given special privileges just because they were born with a little extra appendage that girls don't have.
Even though the photos accompanying this post are of poor quality, hopefully you can see that there is a child - I'm guessing he's about eight years old - driving this big SUV on the busy streets of Jeddah AT NIGHT, during Ramadan, when traffic is especially heavy.
In the front passenger seat is a bearded grown man, probably his father, visible in the photo below.
It's hard to make out, but there are two other children in the back seat. None of the vehicle's occupants are wearing their seatbelts, of course. Most Saudis do not wear seatbelts as a rule, nor do they impress upon their children the importance of doing so.
I really resent the fact that I am not permitted to drive here in Saudi Arabia while young boys, who aren't even into double digits in age, can and do, without penalty or objection. I am NOT one of the many fortunate women here in this country who is provided with her own driver and vehicle. Consequently I am stuck at home much of the time with not much to do. My life has been reduced to accepting invitations only when my husband agrees to drive me, which he HATES to do, or when I'm lucky enough to be invited by one of my friends who can send her driver for me. My mobility here is severely restricted, and it is something I cannot get used to. To go from having my own car and the ability to drive where and when I wanted all my life to a country where I cannot is disheartening. Women who are caught driving in Saudi Arabia are usually hauled down to the police station, arrested, and can only be released to their male guardian (see corroborating news article).
To me this whole system makes no sense. Not allowing women to drive causes many hardships on a family, financial burdens if the family has to hire a driver, added stress on the man of the family to drive the women around, inconveniences for everyone, makes it difficult for women to get to and from work (so most women do not work here), and more. Women here in Saudi Arabia face many challenges and barriers created by the men which make it difficult for the women with desires for a more meaningful life to become more valued contributing members of this society. When men here say women cannot drive for their own protection, yet they turn around and permit little boys to get behind the wheel in busy traffic on the streets of Jeddah, putting everyone in their paths in harms way, there is no other word for it than "preposterous." The intended purpose behind not allowing women to drive here is totally flawed and unreasonable. It all boils down to a control issue, aimed at treating women like children and at keeping women at home.
For another related post about the problems created when women must hire drivers, please read a recent blog post over at Sand Gets in My Eyes.


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2007-2011 Jeep Wrangler Tuning TricksJeep Wrangler Tuning TricksPosted in How To: Engine on March 24, 2014
The Ford Raptor and Jeep Wrangler Rubicon proved that enthusiasts are willing to pay dealers for aftermarket-influenced performance accessories. Still, these 4x4s have some room for improvement.
The Bully Dog GT tuner is an example of a product that increases Jeep JK functionality. For Rubicon models, the GT Tuner offers additional features, such as the ability to disconnect the front sway bar on-the-fly and/or engage the lockers in all ranges at speeds up to 30 mph.
Like most tuners/engine programmers, more power is the marquee feature. For the '07-'11 3.8L Wrangler, Bully Dog's dyno figures claim an increase of 11.5 hp and 15.3 lb-ft on regular fuel on the 3.8L V-6. The Jeep GT also works on the JK 3.6L V-6 and Grand Cherokee/Commander 4.7L, 5.7L, and 6.1L Hemis. Bully Dog reports gains of up to 35 hp and 40 lb-ft on the 6.1L Hemi. This can help overcome the compromised power/weight ratio from running larger tires, aftermarket bumpers, and other accessories. (The Jeep GT isn't approved for sale or use in California.)
We demo'd a Bully Dog GT on a '10 Wrangler Rubicon JK, and the job is fairly straightforward. Our only recommendation is to update the included SD card online during business hours, particularly if you use a Mac—Bully Dog's website downloading is optimized for PCs running newer versions of Windows.
Other than that, the instructions are straightforward but not vehicle-specific. The biggest time-consumer is pulling the power wire to a key-hot fuse in the fuse box. Also, reflashing takes a lot of battery juice. The GT will stall if the voltage drops during the reflash. Putting a charger on the battery and maintaining a minimum 20-amp boost will speed up the process.
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alt: Hello vicky.. how is it today?
vicky: alt can you go into the conference call
alt: I think so.. is that what's happening?
vicky: yes do you have the number
alt: okay.. don't want to break in while y'all are into a discussion
vicky: go on in lol
alt: nothing to add I'll check back into chat later
vicky: you can stay here if you want then lol
alt: otay.. thanks
vicky: they were looking for you tried calling you
Selma: Hi folks I made it.....finally
vicky: k lol
alt: Hi Selma teleconference over vicky?
vicky: no
alt: multi-tasking, huh?
vicky: lol
alt: Selma, I got the pics,, very nice.. I'll get to Dayton later this week for the photos at the cemetery
Selma: Ok thanks alt.........I wasn't sure I was doing it right
alt: you did good lol I was on the Dayton National Cemetery site earlier this AM... it is a 'huge' place. http://tinyurl.com/2ar4zvo Bennie McRae @ the Joshua Dunbar ceremony at the DNC
Selma: I am still here...
vicky: me too
alt: me too I'm having a 'field day' on the familysearch site with all of the latest uploads of Ohio records.
vicky: good for you alt
alt: paritculalry the marriage records from like the 1860's to the early 1900's. Finding many maiden names, parents & 2nd marriages I wasn't aware of Selma, finding all kinds of birth locations in VA I had never heard of before
Khathu: Hello alt, Selma and vicky
alt: Hello Khathu
vicky: hi khathu
Selma: Hi Khathu
vicky: hows mom
alt: previously I had just VA as a birth location, now I'm finding the actual location in VA.
vicky: Awesome khathu, hows mom
Khathu: A little better
vicky: thats good
alt: Our prayers are going out to you and the family Khathu
Khathu: Thank you
Selma: Sorry doing 2 things at once...glad you Mom is doing better Khathu
alt: How far are you from the Georgetown area Khathu?
Khathu: About 20 minutes
alt: Okay thanks,... might need your help in getting some photos of an A.M.E. church still active in the G'Town are, it was founded like in 1816. and the white folks have been trying to buy the land it sits on.
AYWalton: Good afternoon, all!
alt: hello AYWalton
AYWalton: popping in for a couple of minutes.
Khathu: I'm about 3 miles away from Georgetown
AYWalton: Howdy alt, kthahu, Selma and Vicky! I have to get on a panel in a moment.
Khathu: Hello AYWalton
AYWalton: Hello khathu! Hope you are well.
alt: Can't think of the name of the church at the momnet
Khathu: I'm back in DC
AYWalton: Uh oh----gotta run!
alt: Sounds as if AYWalton is enjoying herself at Samford
vicky: Class may have started
alt: What's up? everyone Multi-tasking?
Selma: Yes... Did you see the blue hat in the picture alt..he was part of an Ohio group
alt: I spoke with Irita this AM, she is doing fine
vicky: That.s wonderful
alt: I'll take a closer look Selma
Selma: I have been thinking about Irita..glad to hear she is doing well. It had the number 325
alt: Okay
Khathu: Have a good day everyone
alt: Irita was in Ohio over the Memorial Day weekend.. attended a reunion and a genealogy get-together
vicky: How are her parents?
alt: She said Mom is doing well, her father is 'fading' a little. becoming more and more inactive
vicky: Yes i can understand he has been ill for quite awhile
alt: Yes he has Selma, are you ready for Facebook? Twitter? Blogs? All of this 'new' stuff?
Selma: Heck no
vicky: lol @selma
alt: I do a little Facebook,,, no twittering or blogging... yet LOL
vicky: I am doing a little of all three
Selma: I am on Twitter...I follow Luckie and AY..
alt: Okay
vicky: Heyyyy what about me
Selma: and vicky... and Megan...
alt: I see Megan on Facebook
Selma: I read about 5 blogs.....exactly how many blogs does AY have, I swear she must have at least 5
alt: Vicky, does everythin you post on Facebook go on the page of all of your friends?
vicky: yes I think so alt can you see what I post you are my friend
Selma: I guess I need to subscribe to AfriGeneas on Facebook, but that is the only one I want to...... Its tooooooooooo much
alt: Okay… do you see the stuff I've put out there to William and a couple of family folks?
vicky: Let me look lol
alt: Yep vicky... I sees ya LOL
vicky: lol
Selma: I gotta run folks...got to be somewhere by 2 and I have to find my sneakers...LOL
alt: High heeled sneakers LOL
Selma: Not with this Hip
alt: Okay
vicky: I don't see anything that you have posted on the home page mabe i only see stuff if we both are friends with william
alt: okay vicky.. I guess responses just go to the 'wall' of the person you're responding to, huh?
vicky: I can go to your page and see some tidbits right
alt: ah so, okay I'm learning... slowly, but I'm learning
vicky: I found a guy that I went to school with the other day. I had a crush on him I heard that he had one on me but we never said anything
alt: really.. did you make contact?
vicky: He is now a Bishop in Cali
alt: ah so
vicky: over a college and everything
alt: really, a success story
vicky: mabe if we had of gotten our crush together I would have been a preachers wife lol lol no cussing and drinking beer lol
alt: who knows oh, oh,
vicky: lol
alt: a social beer and a few 'light' words are allowed
vicky: :o
alt: had lunch .. now I'm ready for a nap.. LOL
vicky: no casinos
alt: yeah, we have an "internet cafe" a couple of blocks from here.... it is computer/video slot type of thing was there yesterday and lost bout $40.00
vicky: Oh you can get money from it all the casinos are within 2-3 miles from me. one S E one SW and two North
alt: money is credited to a card and you play the slot on that money.. when finished take card to cashier and get what you've won.... or nothing if you've lost... I usually lose LOL I still have to go to out of State for a real Casino
vicky: actually now there are 2 SE now all on Indian land
alt: don't know if I could handle that LOL
vicky: its tough alt lol
alt: I bet shouldn't have phrased it that way LOL
vicky: I knew what you meant
alt: well partner I'm outa here ... laters
vicky: I will let you go take your nap.. have a nice day bye


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16.1 Notice of claims
If the person with a Baggage Check or a baggage identification tag receives checked baggage and did not file a complaint at the time of receipt, it will be presumed that it was delivered in good condition (unless that person can prove otherwise).
If you wish to file a claim or an action regarding:
(a) Damage to Checked Baggage, you must notify us as soon as you discover the Damage, and at the latest, within seven (7) Days of receipt of the Baggage.
(b) delay of Checked Baggage, you must notify us in writing within twenty one (21) days from the date the Baggage has been made available to you; and
(c) loss of Checked Baggage, you must do so after twenty one (21) days from the date the Baggage should have been made available to you.
16.2 Processing of Baggage Claims
16.2.1 All claims for compensation for Damage to Baggage must be accompanied by an itemised list identifying each affected item by description, manufacturer and age, together with proof of purchase or ownership for all such items. Depreciation will be deducted from claims, where we consider appropriate.
16.2.2 Unless the passenger proves otherwise:
a) all baggage checked by a passenger shall be considered to be the property of that passenger;
b) a particular piece of Checked Baggage or Unchecked Baggage shall not be considered to be the property of more than one passenger; and
c) Unchecked Baggage, including personal items, shall be considered to the property of the passenger in possession of the Unchecked Baggage at the time of embarkation.
16.2.3 In the case of a compensation claim concerning physical damage to Baggage, you must retain and, if requested by us, let us examine the affected Baggage so that we may assess the nature, extent and repairability of that damage.
16.2.4 If you wish to claim the cost of replacement of an individual item which forms part of a claim for compensation for Damage to Baggage, you must consult us before you incur such cost otherwise we may not include the cost in any compensation payable. Proof of purchase of all replacement items must accompany your claim.
16.2.5 For all claims for compensation concerning Baggage, you must provide us with any information we may request to assess the eligibility of your claim for compensation and the amount of any compensation payable.
16.2.6 If required by us, you will sign a statement of truth regarding the facts of your claim for Damage to Baggage before we pay any compensation to you.
16.2.7 Failure by you to fully comply with the relevant requirements of Article 16.2 may adversely affect the amount of any compensation to which you may be entitled.
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Any right to claim for Damage shall be extinguished if an action is not brought within two years of the date of arrival at destination, or the date on which the aircraft was scheduled to arrive, or the date on which the carriage stopped. No action to enforce any other right to damages/compensation shall be brought after two years from the date that the right arose. The method of calculating the period of limitation shall be determined by the law of the court where the case is heard.


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MyFlock.com is serving ministries with an integrated web based content management system, a member and ministry management system and an integrated social networking system that allows ministry members to collaborate within the ministry's web site. MyFlock.com is unique in that it's the only company that has successfully created a very interactive integrated the social networking data system with an online ministry management system and integrates the two on the customer's ministry website. The company launched in 2001 and is need of an updated, more professional look.
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The Mortadel necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 217 diseños de 74 diseñadores freelance.
Need a professional logo design (will follow up stationary and web design requests) for a Maltese Trading Co. dealing with electronics item and mobile phones to bulk buyers and wholesales (B to B); it has to be in pure web 2.0 look (xhtml / css), must be sleek, modern, fresh, minimal, clean, simple, elegant and not assumed. Colours could be pastel or acid pastel (but to have a better idea please click on the link listed below)
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Malta Leaves, Ltd is a General Trading Company based in Malta dealing in mobile phones, electronics devices (Appe products such as Ipod, lcd tv, consolles such as Nintendo Wii, DS lite, Sony PS3, PSP, X-box) in many Countries (such as Europe, Middle East and Africa) to wholesales and bulk buyers.
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Professional Guidelines established by
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Principles of Archaeological Ethics (1996)
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Principles of Archaeological Ethics
At its April 10, 1996 meeting, the SAA Executive Board adopted the Principles of Archaeological Ethics, reproduced below, as proposed by the SAA Ethics in Archaeology Committee. The adoption of these principles represents the culmination of an effort begun in 1991 with the formation of the ad-hoc Ethics in Archaeology Committee. The committee was charged with considering the need for revising the society's existing statements on ethics. A 1993 workshop on ethics, held in Reno, resulted in draft principles that were presented at a public forum at the 1994 annual meeting in Anaheim. SAA published the draft principles with position papers from the forum and historical commentaries in a special report distributed to all members, Ethics and Archaeology: Challenges for the 1990s, edited by Mark. J. Lynott and Alison Wylie (1995). Member comments were solicited in this special report, through a notice in SAA Bulletin, and at two sessions held at the SAA booth during the 1995 annual meeting in Minneapolis. The finalprinciples, presented here, are revised from the original draft based on comments from members and the Executive Board.
The Executive Board strongly endorses these principles and urges their use by all archaeologists "in negotiating the complex responsibilities they have to archaeological resources, and to all who have an interest in these resources or are otherwise affected by archaeological practice (Lynott and Wylie 1995:8)." The board is grateful to those who have contributed to the development of these principles, especially the members of the Ethics in Archaeology Committee, chaired by Mark. J. Lynott and Alison Wylie, for their skillful completion of this challenging and important task. The bylaws change just voted by the members has established a new standing committee, the Committee on Ethics, that will carry on with these crucial efforts.
Principle No. 1:
The archaeological record, that is, in situ archaeological material and sites, archaeological collections, records and reports, is irreplaceable. It is the responsibility of all archaeologists to work for the long-term conservation and protection of the archaeological record by practicing and promoting stewardship of the archaeological record. Stewards are both caretakers of and advocates for the archaeological record for the benefit of all people; as they investigate and interpret the record, they should use the specialized knowledge they gain to promote public understanding and support for its long-term preservation.
Principle No. 2:
Responsible archaeological research, including all levels of professional activity, requires an acknowledgment of public accountability and a commitment to make every reasonable effort, in good faith, to consult actively with affected group(s), with the goal of establishing a working relationship that can be beneficial to all parties involved.
Principle No. 3:
The Society for American Archaeology has long recognized that the buying and selling of objects out of archaeological context is contributing to the destruction of the archaeological record on the American continents and around the world. The commercialization of archaeological objects - their use as commodities to be exploited for personal enjoyment or profit - results in the destruction of archaeological sites and of contextual information that is essential to understanding the archaeological record. Archaeologists should therefore carefully weigh the benefits to scholarship of a project against the costs of potentially enhancing the commercial value of archaeological objects. Whenever possible they should discourage, and should themselves avoid, activities that enhance the commercial value of archaeological objects, especially objects that are not curated in public institutions, or readily available for scientific study, public interpretation, and display.
Principle No. 4:
Public Education and Outreach
Archaeologists should reach out to, and participate in cooperative efforts with others interested in the archaeological record with the aim of improving the preservation, protection, and interpretation of the record. In particular, archaeologists should undertake to: 1) enlist public support for the stewardship of the archaeological record; 2) explain and promote the use of archaeological methods and techniques in understanding human behavior and culture; and 3) communicate archaeological interpretations of the past. Many publics exist for archaeology including students and teachers; Native Americans and other ethnic, religious, and cultural groups who find in the archaeological record important aspects of their cultural heritage; lawmakers and government officials; reporters, journalists, and others involved in the media; and the general public. Archaeologists who are unable to undertake public education and outreach directly should encourage and support the efforts of others in these activities.
Principle No. 5:
Intellectual Property
Intellectual property, as contained in the knowledge and documents created through the study of archaeological resources, is part of the archaeological record. As such it should be treated in accord with the principles of stewardship rather than as a matter of personal possession. If there is a compelling reason, and no legal restrictions or strong countervailing interests, a researcher may have primary access to original materials and documents for a limited and reasonable time, after which these materials and documents must be made available to others.
Principle No. 6:
Public Reporting and Publication
Within a reasonable time, the knowledge archaeologists gain from investigation of the archaeological record must be presented in accessible form (through publication or other means) to as wide a range of interested publics as possible. The documents and materials on which publication and other forms of public reporting are based should be deposited in a suitable place for permanent safekeeping. An interest in preserving and protecting in situ archaeological sites must be taken in to account when publishing and distributing information about their nature and location.
Principle No. 7:
Records and Preservation
Archaeologists should work actively for the preservation of, and long term access to, archaeological collections, records, and reports. To this end, they should encourage colleagues, students, and others to make responsible use of collections, records, and reports in their research as one means of preserving the in situ archaeological record, and of increasing the care and attention given to that portion of the archaeological record which has been removed and incorporated into archaeological collections, records, and reports.
Principle No. 8:
Training and Resources
Given the destructive nature of most archaeological investigations, archaeologists must ensure that they have adequate training, experience, facilities, and other support necessary to conduct any program of research they initiate in a manner consistent with the foregoing principles and contemporary standards of professional practice.


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The Characters:
Jack - Leonardo DiCaprio! Greasy-haired drifter and sketch artist. Freezes to death.
Rose - Kate Winslet! Forward-thinking rich girl who inexplicably falls for Jack.
Cal - Billy Zane! Rose's fiancee, a cunning businessman with absolutely no knowledge of the world around him.
Lovejoy - David Warner! Cal's evil valet. Falls through the ship when it breaks in half.
Tommy - Stereotypical Irishman. Shot by Murdoch.
Molly Brown - Kathy Bates! Lumpy woman with a mind numbingly American accent.
Fabrizzio - Jack's best friend. Squashed by a falling smokestack. Ouch!
Capt. Smith - Presumably drowned when the cabin floods.
Lightoller - Second officer. Has a lot of amusing dialogue.
Murdoch - Titanic's first officer. Shoots himself.
Brock - Bill Paxton! Modern treasure-hunter scouring the remains of the Titanic for diamonds.
The Plot:
If you thought James Cameron could go no lower than The Abyss, think again. How the mighty have fallen: the director of Aliens finally betrays whatever talent he once had with this ridiculous triumph of the human spirit. Here we have 1990's actors, acting like 1990's people, in 1912. They bum smokes, spit off the railings and give each other the finger. Our excruciatingly long story begins with Jack Dawson, who wins a trip on the Titanic in a card game and consequently saves Rose, reluctant future bride to the bastardly Cal, from a suicide attempt. Jack and Rose are taken with one another, party below decks with the Irish and steam up the back of a car. Then the iceberg hits, and things get fun. The last half of this movie isn't half bad, for one reason alone: it really is satisfying to watch 1500 self-obsessed primitives die horribly with nothing to blame but their own hubris. Keep an eye out for the old guy who falls and bounces off a few railings on the way down. This guy earns Titanic one slime on his own. The other goes to David Warner, about the only intelligent and charismatic person on the entire ship. There's also a cameo by Lewis Abernathy, the producer of House 3. All in all, a halfway decent waste of four hours. Maybe all the direct-to-video ripoffs were better.
Things I Learned From This Movie:
People in 1912 flipped each other off on a regular basis.
Old people bounce.
101-year-old ladies are entirely coherent and sensible.
Falling on a propeller looks like it hurts.
Hats in the early 1900's were not designed with convenience in mind.
Violinists aren't too bright.
British people are obnoxious. Without exception.
The human race evolved from lemmings, not monkeys.
Stuff To Watch For:
Tape 1, 11 min - She looks like a baked potato. Gah, liver spots!
Tape 1, 17 min - They'll use that line when the movie's re-released before the Oscars.
Tape 1, 30 min - Whoever built this ship has a few issues with his masculinity.
Tape 1, 68 min - Mmmmm, Guinness....
Tape 1, 70 min - RANDOM ACT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST A TABLE
Tape 1, 81 min - It'd be nice if that boom smacked both of them upside the head right about now.
Tape 1, 95 min - PG-13? Uh-huh.
Tape 2, 9 min - Cameron stole that line word-for-word from Twin Peaks.
Tape 2, 18 min - Swinging a fire ax with your eyes closed isn't a good idea.
Tape 2, 40 min - They wouldn't be hypothermic by now or anything....
Tape 2, 43 min - James is getting a little heavy-handed here.
Tape 2, 48 min - Of all the people on this boat, Fabrizzio is the most dead.
Tape 2, 52 min - Ouch! (The propeller put a spin on that guy.)
Tape 2, 60 min - Just what I was thinking.
Kid: "Daddy, it's a ship!"
Father: "You're right."
Jack: "Well, that's the good thing about Paris. Lots of girls willing to take their clothes off."
Rose: "Teach me to ride like a man."
Jack: "And chew tobacco like a man."
Rose: "And...SPIT like a man!"
Molly: "Hey sonny, what's doin'? You've got us all trussed up here, and now we're coolin' our heels."
Lightoller: "Back, I say! OR I'LL SHOOT YOU ALL LIKE DOGS."
Lightoller: "Bloody pull faster, and pull!"
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Starving actors speak out
Brock: "All right, you have my attention Rose, can you tell us who the woman in the picture is?"
Rose: "Oh yes, the woman in the picture is me."
Rose: "You're distracting me, go away!"
Rose: "I think you must have had a love affair with her."
Jack: "No, no, no, no... ...just with her hands, she was a one-legged prostitute."
Owner: "This maiden voyage of Titanic must make headlines."
Jack: "You're no picnic. All right, you're a spoiled little brat even."
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Reply #1.
Posted on May 19, 2000, 08:16:07 AM by Jim
If you want to watch a movie about the Titanic rent A Night to Remember. It's a lot better than this and it's also funny to see how much Cameron ripped off this movie.
Reply #2.
Posted on May 18, 2000, 09:13:09 PM by K. Jung
It seems that the time finally has come to clarify
the movie selection process of badmovies.org.
Movies here have been mostly B-movies with tight budget
but with unlimited imagination, by people who like movie making but with little talent.
That explains why badmovies.org did not review many mainstream bad movies such as Show Girls, Postman, and Armageddon or any crap like that. They are for imdb.com.
Max might not like Titanic, but there are too many stupid but fun movies worth his reviewing.
I think now is very appropriate time to review our collection and determine our criterion, removing some movies for the site's consistency.
As a huge fan of this site, I was amazed at Titanic here.
badmovies.org should invest its resources in a more focused way.
What about the following movies as the candidate.
1. Flesh(not Flash) Gordon 1, 2
2. Escape from New York
It we have our opinion on which movie should be in this site, that will be a lot better.
Reply #3.
Posted on May 18, 2000, 03:41:42 PM by Lisa
I absolutely loved this movie and it brings me to tears everytime I watch it. Now maybe I'm just a big sap, but it was a beautiful love story. It showed that love can get us through even the most difficult situations and that we can love when all is taken from us as well. Granted, anyone else would have been better cast than Leo, but the movie was wonderful. I agree, the pg-13 rating was laughable...
Reply #4.
Posted on May 19, 2000, 10:59:51 AM by Thundercracker
Firstly, I just want to say that I was thrilled to see Titanic on here. I couldn't wait to see it torn apart by someone other than me and my friends. I hate this movie, and James Cameron should be bloody ashamed of himself. When I saw it in the theatre, I kept cheering for Billy Zane as he tried to shoot DiCrappio and Winslett, and I had to try terribly hard not to laugh when, after promising to never let him go, Winslett disgustedly pries DiCrappio's cold dead fingers from her wrist and lets him sink into the ocean.
Reply #5.
Posted on May 19, 2000, 11:09:18 AM by Mark
Sorry, but this isn't even close to being a bad movie. Of all the obvious choices for recent bad movies (Twister, ID4, Godzilla(1998), Armageddon) Titanic is a waste of time to even mention on this site. Bad choice, badmovies.org.
Reply #6.
Posted on May 21, 2000, 02:06:11 AM by 69libra
I apologize for watching this scene of the wimpy-ass, pathetic fall that the propellor guy did, I watched it three times to remind myself how bad the nightmare was when I was sitting in the theatre watching this garbage. Time of yours was wasted when I attrubited my visual sense to the rememberance of that infernal ship, for this I apologize. How can one payback time? Until then.............
Reply #7.
Posted on May 24, 2000, 03:00:44 PM by Paul Westbrook
I must agree with the vast majority of film fans out there, and being an expert of film knowledge, I must ask WHY IS TITANIC ON THIS SITE? It is a cinematic achievement of epic proportions. Few movies far and few between equal the epic nature of this piece of filmmaking. This is a terrific movie, and I totally disagree with whoever deemed this a bad movie. And I do know my movies. How about 2000 Maniacs. What if it ends up on a site devoted to Oscar Winning Films? Titanic as a bad movie is a gross error in judgement.
Reply #8.
Posted on June 13, 2000, 10:46:33 PM by Max Levin
I agree with those who finds this suckass-movie to be completely bad! Guess what? I saw this crappaholic on Friday the 13;th! That day many things went rockbottom for my sake, I remember, but this movie was the worst thing of them all! Christ! I even suggest Leo Da Crappaholio to return to the big screen as the same throwback he was in Gilbert Grape( DA-AMN he´s fantastic as a no-brainer! >:D)! Am I the only one in this world to find the acting bad here? Jacks´ girlfriend( I hate her acting so much that I've forgot her name.) are so hysterical. "NoOo! NOT WITHOUT YoOoU!"=class of B-movie line. Many other actors are eyekillers too, but I don´t feel like dealing with them here. I hate this movie and James Cameron has become a p***y. That´s all folks!
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