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1Department of Environmental Sciences, Weizmann Institute, Rehovot, Israel
2NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland, USA
Abstract. Aerosols suspended in the atmosphere interact with the solar radiation and thus change the radiation energy fluxes in the atmospheric column. In particular, absorbing aerosols can stabilize the lower atmosphere by warming the aerosol layer; while cooling both: the layers beneath and the surface. Changes in atmospheric stability can affect cloud formation and cloud properties. In this paper we measure changes in the atmospheric temperature profile as a function of the smoke loading and the cloudiness over the Amazon basin, during the dry seasons (August and September) of 2005–2007. We show that as the aerosol optical depth (AOD) increases from 0.02 to a value of ~0.6, there is a decrease of ~4.3°C at 1000 hPa, and an increase of ~1.6°C at 850 hPa. The warming of the aerosol layer at 850 hPa is likely due to aerosol absorption when the particles are exposed to direct illumination by the sun. The large values of cooling in the lower layers are explained by a combination of aerosol extinction of the solar flux in the layers aloft and by an aerosol-induced increase of cloud cover and further shading of the lower atmosphere. We estimate that the increase in cloud fraction due to aerosol contributes about half of the observed cooling in the lower layers.
Citation: Davidi, A., Koren, I., and Remer, L.: Direct measurements of the effect of biomass burning over the Amazon on the atmospheric temperature profile, Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 9, 12007-12025, doi:10.5194/acpd-9-12007-2009, 2009.


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opinions on matters like the economy are anything but dichotomies.
in fact I bet you a million dollars that there's a lot of overlap in thinking between the people on either side of that glass.
and I bet you one hundred million dollars that there are fundamentally different opinions on the protesting side alone (when I was at Occupy Montreal, Anarchists and Communists were protesting side by side. yeah.)
and anyone who is as small-minded as to believe that there is a Right-Wrong, Black-White, Up-Down to any single issue in the occupy movement is the exact kind of asshole who turns society into a stagnant mess.
but I guess USians are used to that kind of thinking, seeing as there's only two ("opposing") political parties down there.
To clarify, we weren't talking about this in economic terms. Rather, we were talking about it in "people inside wearing suits and listening to conservative figures talk" vs. "people outside the event blocking the people from getting out." The differences aren't limited to opinions on the economy. We're talking everything from lifestyle on down. Sure they might have political similarities without realizing it, but ultimately, they chose two different ways to present them. That is a dichotomy. (And come on, we're friendly! No need for names! :( )
(Source: wjla.com)
I didn't destroy any property yesterday, but destruction of property is not violent.Derek Winslow • A demonstrator with the "Occupy Oakland" movement who was arrested early Thursday morning after overtaking a building in downtown Oakland. Winslow admitted that the occupation of the building, along with the ensuing fires that were set around the property to deter police, "wasn't the best reaction, but we are frustrated." More than 80 people were arrested after police deployed tear gas in the area. source (via • follow)
It's not us, it's a bunch of guys who wear black masks. It's messing with our movement. They leech off our numbers — they only show up when there's a rally.Oakland Occupier Michael Porter • Talking about the chaotic elements of last night's protests, which culminated in the early morning break-in of a vacant building, eliciting teargas and flash grenades from the OPD. Porter's comment on this is interesting — there have been reports of graffiti sprayed throughout the city bearing conflicting messages, such as "kill cops" versus "non-violence works better." The protest's General Assembly is expected to address this today. source (via • follow)
It's always important to look at who you're quoting before you quote them. It could happen to anybody, though. One writer here at ShortFormBlog, who shall remain nameless, once mistook this Onion article for the real thing up until about halfway through.
Why just San Francisco? This seems like a great conversation to have around the country. Great idea by Storify.

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Lessons you won't soon forget
Kids and adults will appreciate and get absorbed in the uplifting storyline. At its heart, RTT is about working hard for a common goal, defying odds, and learning to respect others who might, on the surface, seem different. During the course of the film, high school kids, many of whom had never associated with people of a different race, grow to respect and admire one another as they focus on forging a championship team. It isn't an easy process, but with tough love and relentless vision from coaches Boone and Yoast, the Titans tackle challenges on and off the field and, along the way, help unite the once-divided city of Alexandria.
Kids Will Like:
Girls will get a kick out of Sheryl, Coach Yoast's daughter. Played by Hayden Panettiere who was nine when the movie was made, Sheryl has an uncanny knowledge of football, and it is through her narration that the story initially kicks in. Boys will like the action -- and there's plenty of it during the team practices and the games themselves. And everyone will appreciate the bonds that develop between the players, a likeable bunch ranging from the sensitive Petey and color-blind Lewie to the dreamy, Johnny-come-lately quarterback from California whom his teammates have dubbed Sunshine.
Parents Will Like:
Overcoming adversity is a common theme these days, but this movie presents the challenge in a smart, contemporary, and very human way that kids and adults will connect with. It's not just the kids who become better and stronger as they face the social challenges of the day, but the grown-ups as well. Denzel Washington is superb as courageous Coach Boone. And then there's the music! The soundtrack is jam-packed with great songs of the era by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Temptations, Cat Stevens, James Taylor, and others.
Heads Up:
During a scene when young Sheryl Yoast is visiting the home of Coach Boone and his daughter Nicky, a local redneck throws a brick through a window and yells, "Hey, Coach Coon." There are several other scenes that could be disturbing for young kids. One happens late in the movie when the car that team captain Gerry Bertier is driving gets rammed and Gerry, who doesn't lose his spirit, is paralyzed. (He's able to watch the championship game from his hospital bed.) There are racially tense scenes and some fights—these are high school kids after all, and it was 1971. The movie is book-ended by brief cemetery scenes that take place in 1981 when the Titans reunite at Gerry's funeral. Then, there's the football action itself, and it is quite intense. Although there are no on-field injuries, the hitting is often hard and realistic.
Own It?
Probably. With Remember the Titans, Disney set the bar very high for films humanizing great achievements in sports. The Rookie (baseball), Miracle (Hockey), and Glory Road (basketball), all based on true stories, followed admirably in Titans great big footsteps.


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This would be one of few examples of slow and steady being a successful way of doing things.
I always love the wrist shot as opposed to the tap in from 2 feet out into the empty net.
Scoring and making him look like a fool wasn't enough of a "Fuck You, good sir" I suppose.
Probably one of the best shootout moves ever.


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I Need Your Help... Unleashed Pets
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This time one of our TeamSugar members needs your help! Wakeupandora recently had a scary encounter with a pooch she's never seen before – while walking her leashed, vaccinated pup, a loose dog came after them barking and snarling! She panicked and starting yelling to scare the dog away but she wanted to know what you would do to help or prevent this situation in the future. Has it ever happened to you? Please share suggestions for us in your comments below!
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Diazepam If you overdose ? In the event of overdose you should seek immediate medical attention as this is potentially fatal.
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If your attacked by a dog you might as well have protection for yourself and your dog. Pepper spray can protect your dogs against other dogs and protect you from criminals. It serves a dual purpose.
5 years
While I do agree that people should be keeping their dogs on a leash, I dont necessarily agree that pepper spray is the answer.. do you have any idea how many dogs are killed annually by pepper spray? Why dont we instead encourage good, responsible dog ownership instead of solving our problems with a $5 can of mace.
batchweb1 5 years
I think that what happened is terrible. People should really keep their dogs on a leash and pay attention to what is going on. Now, if it was a stray then it is what it is. In that case, like mentioned above you need to be prepared and carry some type of pepper spray or maybe a stun gun (As you can see by my avatar, I live by the stun gun). Just make sure you are prepared and ready for anything that comes your way. I have a small bull dog puppy and I don't go anywhere without having a pepper spray or stun gun with me. I don't want my little baby to get hurt, i'm prepared!
MandyJoBo 6 years
Linda, I don't know if you're liable or not, but I'm just so sorry you experienced that. What a rude man. I understand where he's coming from, but that dog attacked YOUR dog...it just didn't win. I hope it all works out.
linda-lou 6 years
Hello I'm very scared and do not know what to do. Please help. I was walking my 3yr old emglish lab through a very busy park. He was a little nervous cause, our first time there and there were lots of dogs. Well, while going thru a crowd of people this UNLEASHED poodle jumps off the owners lap under a chair and in Barneys face yapping like crazy... Barney grab the poodle and held him down. A guy came running over and took the poodle from Barney's mouth. Poodle had definite cuts from the bite. The man, (not even the poodle's owner) stood there and yelled at me for not controlling my dog and yelled "YOU WILL PAY FOR ALL THE POODLES MEDICAL BILLS"!!! By then I was shaking and crying and verbally agreed. The owner has since called me, but I have not called her back. I cannot afford to pay anything. Am I liable? So completely worried. linda
CJaneTyp 6 years
My biggest peeve is when people walk around with their dogs unleashed and then say "oh my dog is nice!". Well... what if the dog it comes up to isn't nice? Or what if on that particular occasion the "nice" dog doesn't feel like being nice? Or what if I just don't want my dog interacting with that dog? I have a nice dog now but my former dog (now sadly deceased from old age) did not like other dogs at all, and going on a walk was such a nightmare that I just had to stop doing it!! One time I was out walking my current dog in my old neighborhood and my neighbor lost hold of her two nasty yapping schnauzers, who came running right over, barking. She's yelling "oh they are harmless" but why should I trust her judgment with my baby? My dog is three times the size of those schnauzers was calmly standing there but they were barking so viciously and getting closer and closer and from their attitude I just knew that biting was next, so I tried to kick at them so they would go away. The lady had the nerve to yell at me not to touch her dogs! It was NOT a pleasant experience, I never got along with her after that, and I felt stressed every time I left my house to walk my dog- I lived in a town house then and had to pass right by her house to get to the sidewalk. Thankfully now I live in a single family home with a huge yard in a nice neighborhood... buuuuuut here again, my neighbor never puts his lab on leash! sigh.
MarinerMandy 6 years
Wow, I can't believe so many people care so irresponsible! My dog is like my child and I can't imagine having a dog and not doing everything I could to keep it safe!
wakeupandora 6 years
Wow. Some of these stories are insane! I have tried the ceasar millan approach but i think that man is just extra-human to do all that he does. I am a calm assertive person with my dogs but other dogs don't seem to get it. Either way - i'm protecting my furbabies!!
LesleyP825 6 years
I used to have a neighbor that had 3 labs that were, believe it or not, very vicious. The guy was a weirdo anyway and for whatever reason used to ride his bike around at 3:00 AM. Well, the first night we were living in our house it was hot out and we had the windows open. He rode his bike past our house at 3:00 AM and of course my Stanley jumped in the window and barked at him. The next day I was outside with Stanley and he drove by in his truck. He stopped and rolled down his window. I thought he was going to welcome me to the neighborhood but he points at me and says, "Was that the dog that was barking at me the other night?" When I replied yes he said to me, "You better never have that dog out because my dogs will kill it." BTW....Stanley is a 7 lb Chihuahua. I had numerous problems with his dogs after that. They would barge into my yard and come right up to the glass sliding door and start barking at me. I had to call the dog officer several times on him. Also, he let the dogs mess EVERYWHERE. He moved out of the neighborhood about a year later and thank God that he did. A few months after the dog officer came to my house and asked if I knew where the guy had moved. I said I had no idea and he showed me some photos of a person that was practically mauled and said, "Look at what his dogs did to this person." Very scary! Thank God I never let Stanley out or my Gretchen after I got her.
mgc14 6 years
I have a greyhound who is small dog and cat safe. However many greyhounds have too strong of a predatory drive to get used to being around smaller animals, especially white ones. My neighbor has a white chihuahua mix who is never on a leash. The first encounter with this dog was when I was coming back from a walk with my leashed hound and I was preoccupied with looking through my mail. I heard my neighbor call her dog's name but by the time I looked up her dog was already running between my legs. My greyhound wasn't paying much attention either but he did not react. If any dog is startled it can react unexpectedly and in my case, could have killed her dog. She still doesn't put her dog on a leash but she does look to see if I am out with my hound before she lets her dog out.
CaterpillarGirl 6 years
I dont have a dog, but there are pet owners in my complex that just let thier dogs run wild, they let them out to go to the bathroom and these dogs run into the streets, up to other dogs, or come after people. I had one such dog, a mix breed, come after me growling, teeth bared, so i kicked the da*mn thing in the face and it ran back off, the owner then proceeded to come out yelling at me (she saw it from across the parking lot) and i told her that if it comes out again like that it will get kicked again. People are just lazy sometimes and think "my pet is harmless!" when they arent. They are animals first, pets second and instinct is to attack and protect.
Zero_Cool 6 years
My boyfriend and I were once walking our two year old boxer, Zero, on a leash when out of no where, this little dog (like a chihuahua mix) came running up to us. As we are yelling at this dog to go away, this child (probably around 5-6) runs out into the middle of the street (there were no sidewalks) and a passing car has to swerve to miss hitting her. So I went and gave Zero's leash to my boyfriend and went to the house where the girl and dog lived. I knock on the door and this old man (the girls grandfather) answers. I'm like your dog is terrorizing us and your granddaughter just about got hit by a car. Then I tell him off for leaving both of them outside unattended (they didn't have a fenced in yard) and he starts yelling at me to mind my own business and starts calling me horrible names. So I go home (I lived like 4 houses down) and called the cops. The cops came and gave him a ticket for not have a leash on the dog, and told him to watch his grandchild. By the way, my dog is a little leash aggressive with other dogs, especially little ones, which just goes to show that you don't know the other dog so you should make sure the dog is ok with other dogs before you let your dog come up and sniff other dogs. That's happened to us numerous times with owners thinking that all dogs get along. And then when my dog starts growling at their dog, they get mad at me. It's ridiculous!
JessNess 6 years
If you know where the dog lives then talk to the owner and let them know that their dog is being aggressive and the dog needs to be kept on a leash and supervised at all times. If it happens again then call Animal Control and/or the police because an aggressive unleashed dog should not be tolerated. Also in the future as a measure of protection you can always carry Pepper Spray for dogs with you. I once had a neighbor that carried a bat with them when they walked their dogs because they had been attacked before but I think the pepper spray is a better alternative.
DreaAST 6 years
I get so scared of some dogs. They should be on leashes!
POPSUGAR-Pets 6 years
Wow! I never would have guessed so many of you have had this problem! I agree that encountering strange, unleashed dogs happens more often in smaller towns where pets are allowed to roam freely. Luckily North has only encountered an offleash dog once. His owners were apparently about to load him into the car across the street but he spotted us and dashed over. I just picked North up and held him above my head as he gets very protective of me on leash. A very dangerous situation (for that dog) at night at a corner with only a two way stop! Oh, and the picture is just the only stock photo I could find – it is no means meant to discriminate against Dobermans... wait 'til you hear about North's dobie BFF, Maximus!
Jillz1128 6 years
There is a man down the street who does not put his dog on a leash for walks and we are in downtown Chicago, which is just plain crazy!!! So much could happen in the blink of an eye here. It seems to be a lab mix and is very friendly, but I just feel that is so irresponsible.
BShax 6 years
ashcwebb, we have a rottie too, and he's always on leash and he's a doll. unfortunately other people suck and they have their small unleashed aggressive dogs off leash in our park. Harry, our Rottie, could kill one of those dogs, but when he gets into an altercation when he is on leash, guess who gets blamed? The big scary black dog. If your dog is small, you aren't less responsible for good behavior. A small aggressive dog is still an aggressive dog and needs to be on-leash. Standing still has never worked for us, and in fact makes it more possible for my dog to engage with the aggressive dog. In my experience the best way to deal with any incoming dogs is to move forward, keeping your dog on a short but not tense leash. Do not react or engage the other dog unless the other dog is so close that it is "engage or be engaged" at which time a loud NO sometimes works. For those of you who yell out "he's really friendly" that is complete BS. I'm sure you think your dog is really friendly but unless you have complete vocal recall (meaning when you say come, your dog does it, that second) an offleash dog around leashed dogs is a recipe for disaster. Dogs on leash are naturally more insecure when confronting an unleashed dog -- they are missing their primary defense tactic, running away. Dogs don't want to engage, by and large. Also, consider a water gun with a little lemon juice+water in it. A quick spray is harmless and smells funky and stops a lot of dogs. We got our UPS guy to replace his horrible pepper spray with a water gun for some of the more unsavory dogs in the hood!
ufshutterbabe 6 years
According to Cesar Milan, you need to remain calm & assertive. Mentally stand your ground and claim your space with your body language and energy. Stand tall, put your hands on your hips and make yourself look as big as possible (using a walking/hiking stick also helps). Don't let the unleashed dog circle or get behind you, that is a classic "just about to attack" sign. Milan says not to yell at the strange dog, because you are returning their aggressive barks with more "aggressive barking" and thus escalating the energy. I have found, however, that a loud, stern (but calm assertive) "NO!" will usually stop the unleashed dog from approaching. Remember to stick with a simple word that most dogs know - like "NO". Some dogs are not familiar with "Stop" or "Go Home," etc. And remember to keep control over your dog during this interaction as well, keep the leash short and don't allow them to instigate any further action from the unleashed dog.
fuzzles 6 years
I think wackdoodle has given some excellent advice. And let me clarify that I am a huge animal lover before I say what I am about to say! I would check with your local police department about the possibility/legality of carrying a small can of pepper spray with you on your walks for use ONLY if a strange dog is in full on attack mode and your options to get yourself and your dog to safety are restricted. I would also look into any risk of liability on your behalf if this is a legally kosher last resort option. If it is legal, and you feel comfortable in carrying the spray, also realize that you will need to muster the composure to evaluate the wind direction and adjust your position accordingly so that you don't spray yourself or your dog. Far from an ideal solution, but if it was this option or the life or well-being of my baby, I wouldn't hesitate to use it.
wackdoodle 6 years
Aww..why'd you have to use a picture of a dobie? Dobermans are sweethearts and intelligent. My Brother-in-law had a Dobie and his sister raises Dobermans for show and for companion dogs for the disabled. They bare theie teeth and bark when their afraid hoping to frighten people away. But Dobie's also bare their teeth and wiggle when they are extremely happy. The difference is watching the ears and fur and tail. Anyway, I was briefly a mail carrier and ALWAYS came upon unleashed dogs who were on their home territory. The mail must get through - and newbie mail carriers are fired if they get bitten by a dog before probabtion ends. So you have to learn to deal with unleased dogs. Since I grew up with multiple dogs in our household and on a street where every neighbor had a dog - I knew to stop moving first. Never turn my back to the dog. Look the dog in the eye but protect my neck. Then either let the dog approach me (so long as s/he was not showing signs of being in attack mode -hair on the back raised, ear flat against the head, tail tucked between their legs). I'd let my arms dangle by my sides but be prepared to whomp the dog on the muzzle should it try to attack. I let the dog smell me without moving and without speaking. Once the dog had had a smell I would watch for the dog to relax and I would either back away or speak to the dog in an even but firm tone. And I'd always say "Good boy or Good girl" after the contact. I have never been attacked or bit by a strange dog (only crazy family animals have bit me). I was rammed by a hyper over excited Rott and by my S-I-L's pitbull but both were harmless. They didn't know their own strength and I don't think they meant to knock me down, but once I was down I was then covered head to toe in dog slobber. So hmm...maybe the Rott and the Pit meant to knock me down so they could lick me to death.
Bettyesque 6 years
You know its funny because I just got a puppy and I almost scared to walk him around here because it seems like everyone around here lets their dogs loose. A real farm community and most folks keep there dogs outdoors regularly and they get out from time to time. Most of them are large breeds.. rotts, pits, mastiffs etc. I am not sure what I would I do, but in reading the above I now have some tips. I would probably just pick up Brody and run lol which is probably the worst thing you could do.. but he's a baby :)
Phasekitty 6 years
This happened to us as well! My boyfriend and I were walking our leashed, vaccinated pup of about 7 months. It was around 8PM and dark outside and I saw the owner and dog walking down the other side of the sidewalk. The dog was so close to it's owner and because it was dark, it looked to be leashed, but it bounded over and started sniffing. I started to gently tug Brando away to leave, but the dog snarled and attacked. Brando was scared to death and got all tangled up in his leash and was unable to get away. My boyfriend kicked the dog away and started screaming at the owner who was calmly ambling up behind his leashless dog. He completely ignored us and moved on while poor Brando was crying. I quickly checked him out and he was fine, just scared. My boyfriend tried to chase after the guy and dog, but I just wanted to get Brando home. We found out a lot of the neighbors have had the same problem and there's clearly something wrong with the owner who won't listen to anyone and continues to walk his dog offleash.
MandyJoBo 6 years
Wow, people are so irresponsible. Besides the obvious liability not leashing a dog proposes, it's as much for its own safety as other dogs' safety. Don't people care? I don't have a dog, though, so I'm not sure of the whole dynamic. A neighborhood outside/stray kitty was on my roof once, peering down into my atrium which I often let my cats out in when the weather permits. In a split second, I imagined my cats coming out and that cat coming to hurt them, or trying to get in while we were gone (which would have been a futile attempt, but would scare my cats nonetheless). In my fiercest, mean mommy voice, I said: if you ever come down here I'll kill you. I squinted in its eyes and it ran off. I love cats, and all animals and I'm not sure what came over me!! I never saw that kitty on my roof again, though. My point is that I would do whatever it took to save my dog from any attacker.
colormesticky 6 years
This happened to me once. I pushed the dog so hard it went into the middle of the street (right in front of its irresponsible owner) and picked my dog up as fast as I could. Luckily my dog was fine, but that damn golden retriever bit the crap out of my finger. I'm actually glad my hand was between its teeth and my dog's neck though. If Auggie had been bitten I might've bitten the owner.
mishy_foster16 6 years
My dog (rhodesian ridgeback x shepherd) and I were attacked at the end of our drive way on Christmas eve when we went to go for a walk by two Newfoundlanders. When I would be able to get one of them off, the other one would then attack. Luckily a lady in a car passing by stopped and was able to scare the dogs off of us. My dog had a shoulder injury and bite marks all over. Sad part is... my dog now has severe dog aggression and I don't know who to go for as a trainer/behaviour trainer. I've already been through 5 of them who can't help me.
mgc14 6 years
There are citronella sprays that are made to ward off aggressive dogs. The scent is so strong it distracts the dog and if the dog doesn't retreat, it will at least give you time to get out of the situation. The spray will not harm the dog but will be very irritating to his eyes, nose and mouth.
wakeupandora 6 years
thanks for the insights! i'm actually suprised that this has happened to so many! you would think with yards getting smaller and cars getting bigger people would want to protect their dogs? I mean one time a foster dog of mine got away from me and ran up to a lady and licked her but that was the only time and that was an accident! this dog i am referring to was blatently let out for pee time because its owner couldn't make it effort to walk/leash it. sad. I'm not sure if I would carry a horn or cattle prod on walks though? ashcwebb - thats hilarious. what a nutter butter.
Jeny 6 years
The only time my pup is off-leash is at the dog park where it's permitted.. he's considered an aggressive breed but he's harmless.. He was socialized around other people and dogs form 2+ months. Occasionally we see an unleashed dog and I get freaked out for that persons dog because mine is 105 pounds and although he would never bite and hardly barks, his size could potentially hurt a smaller dog when he tries to play. I think EVERYONE should have their dog on a leash, no matter what.. for the owners protection as well as both dogs..
Kristabelle 6 years
If your dog is ever attacked, the best strategy for unhooking them is to grab them by the rear legs and lift...like a wheelbarrow... Never, ever get in the middle... I have the bite mark scars on my arm prove that wisdom! Never be afraid to kick an attacking dog or hit it with something. Some people I know carry a cattle prod with them when they walk! It's legal in some areas!!! I wouldn't go that far, but hey, if you ever needed it, you'd be taken care of! Always file a report with the police. Always. And, if your dog is attacked by another dog, be sure that the other dog's owners pay your vet bills.
Lovely_1 6 years
This happened to me once while I was walking my Rottie. I ALWAYS keep him on a leash becaus eof his breed. People tend to think he will attack anything and are usually scared fo him. Anyways, this lady who had a golden retriver OFFLEASH was walking towards us. Her dog came right up to mine and started sniffing mine. I looked at the lady and she said it was ok. Then her dog started growling and lunged at mine! I smacked him on the head and he moved away. And I told her if she couldn't control her dog, she should have it on a leash. Same as mine. Then she had the nerve to tell me that her dog could kill me. Like come on!!! A 35-40 year odl lady telling me she'll get her dog to kill me. Nice.
kiwitwist 6 years
I had this happen to me and my dog was attacked. I called the police and they went and talked to the dog owner. Sadly, my dogs never get taken for walks anymore. I talked to my vet and he said to carry a small blow horn (those little cans they use at sporting events that are incredibly loud) with me. He said to make the noise go off when the dog comes near you. It will startle them due to their sensitive ears. BUT what about my dogs and my own ears?! I just don't go walking anymore with them. They get to play in the big backyard safely.
Katydid620 6 years
I too was walking my leashed, licensed, vaccinated dog when an unleashed dog came up to us and DID attack my dog. It was REALLY scary. I could not get the dog off of mine. Thank god for a passing neighbor in his car. My dog ran under his car when he stopped to help. She was badly bruised and scratched. The other dogs owner said how sorry he was but his dog just doesn't like little dogs. That was it. Unfortunatly, I didn't call the police. At the time I was just very concerned about my dog. In the next couple of weeks that same dog was seen running loose over and over again, and because I was a nervous wreak to meet up with him again I started calling the police everytime I saw it loose. The officer said it is against the law to let your dog run loose. And when I told him how the dog attacked mine, he said I should have called the police the night it happened. There is nothing he could do about it now. He said the only way to really get people to start leashing their dogs is monetarily. He said after a few tickets they usually start to get it. Thankfully, this man moved and I no longer have to look over my shoulder everytime I take my dog for a walk.
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This is some of the main reasons I will never go back to Indonesia.
1) 99% of indonesians I encountered are out to scam & rip you off. I think I found 2 people that were not trying to take my money in some way.
One scam I came across was being asked to pay extra for bag insurance after I had already paid for my bus ticket. I was stuck knowing it was a scam and not having a choice. If I say no will they make sure my bag disappears? If I pay I'm only reinforcing their continued scamming of tourist, backpackers & visitors.
Bali was the worse. Everyone charging X5 what the price should have been. So if you start the bargaining at 1/2 the asking price they are already ripping you off.
Sunglass are $2
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The more I think about Indonesia the more I hate it.
I was on one island, Labuhanbajo where we had people sleeping outside our rooms so they could follow us around all day to sell us anything like, Airplane tickets, Komodo Dragon tours on Rinka, which you don't need because the admission price covers a guide at the park. Buss tickets. Anything, it sucked and we finally had to be rude to them and tell them to get away from us. It ruined that island's appeal for everyone.
2) They will hassle & hassle you until you have to yell no to them.
3) All the taxis will honk at you when driving by to see if you need a taxi. Even if the 3 cars in front of them are taxis and all of them honked at you.
4) Arack, the local rice wine or moonshine will make you crazy. They put all kinds of things in their alcohol that is harmful if digested. Even in the local vodka, gin, rum, etc.
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Neat job Crofty, I really the STC 1000 concept, very usefull for many tasts. So good I'm going to build another.
What did you use for Heat/Cool connections?
here is my stc-1000 how i did mine
Don't see the point of trailing leads myself, the kit you plug in has trailing plugs , So did mine without, probably cheaper as well
Being a tight wad, even folded up the box from a piece of scrap ali.
Seen here controlling temperature of a fermenter heat pad, with the sensor gaffer taped to the vessel.
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Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will compete in a non-title fight for the first time since 2009 when he faces Charles Oliveira on the UFC 162 main card on Saturday. He believes fighting a three-rounder instead of five rounds could force a welcome change his approach.
"It's a blessing in disguise, I feel like, coming back to a three-round fight. It's going to make me get out of the gun early and make sure, first round, I'm in his face and I'm in the rhythm that I like to be in fourth and fifth (round)," Edgar told UFC.com.
Oliveira (16-3, 1 no contest) has logged submissions in all four of his UFC fights, earning Submission of the Night honors twice.
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"He's tough. He's dangerous. Probably the tallest guy I may have ever fought. He's got pretty good Muay Thai. He mixes it up well with kicks, knees, elbows. He's got a slick submission game. He's willing to go from broke to go for submissions," said Edgar about his opponent.
Edgar plans to utilize his striking against Oliveira and believes his takedown defense will be a key factor.
"For him to be able to take the fight to the ground, he has to be able to take me down. As long as I can defend takedowns pretty well, I can keep the fight standing or I can end up on top," he said.
"My biggest concern is just making sure you show up and do everything you did throughout the training camp, all the preparation that you prepared to do, and put it to work and make it all work for you," said the 31-year-old former champion. "I will defeat Charles Oliveira."
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I really hope one of these guys finishes this fight. Everybody is pretty much counting out Oliveira, which will take away all credibility for Frankie if he wins.
No one should sleep on Charles. His submission game is second to none, and he finds ways to use it when fighters least expect it (ie Calf Slicer). I almost spit my drink all over my monitor the other day when someone said Frankie's BJJ was better than Charles'. That world doesn't and will never exist.
I'm pulling for Charles to upset, but I certainly wouldn't put money on it. Should be a good fight either way.
Actually, his submission skills are second to Jim Miller.
Took the words out of my mouth…..
Oliveira is better than Miller as far as submissions go, in my eyes anyways.
Jim submitted him. Jim > Charles
He did? I stand corrected.
I will admit that knee bar was freakin' sick, but I'd take Charles in a pure BJJ match. Jim caught (use 'caught' loosely, it was perfect) him, and did a great job in that fight.
Miller's another guy (and JLau) that I really enjoy watch fight and always pull for.
Yes indeed, I just hope it is a good fight. It will be a very big win for Olivera if he can pull it off. His submission game is so slick.
Going to be pretty refreshing watching Frankie fight in a non-title fight. The last one was in December 2009!
yea, thats incredible
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- Band Name: Jason Isbell
- Record Label: Relativity
- Release Date: Jun 11, 2013
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Jun 11, 2013His most well rounded album to date. Masterful songwriting. Songs like "Cover Me Up" and "Live Oak" and "Elephant" will stick with you for days. Great album for hitting the road.
Jun 12, 2013Isbell's latest effort is his most personal work to date and features his most consistently excellent songwriting. His smoky, broken voice is perfect for these tales of heartache, loss and loneliness; especially Elephant which may be one of the most shattering narratives he's ever composed.
Jun 13, 2013I'll begin by saying I'm not familiar with the 'Truckers' or Jason's earlier solo, however, this on primary listens is simply fantastic. Simple, endearing, concise and authentic songwriting from someone who seems truly dedicated to preserving the lineage of great folk artists. Couple that with a truly powerful voice and you've certainly got a contestant for one of the strongest albums of the year thus far. This instantly made my top 5 alongside Laura Marling, James Blake and Daft Punk's efforts. Definitely don't overlook this. I expect much more to come from this talent.… Expand
Aug 23, 2013Excellent front to back. There's not a weak song on this record. Finally Jason gives us a glimpse inside rather than just telling stories. This is well into my top 10 list for this year.
Jul 10, 2013Great song writing, great guitar playing, terrific voice. Really worth a listen. If his name isn't familiar, you might be familiar with his work with the Drive-By Truckers.
Aug 16, 2013Hard to imagine hearing a more powerful song than Elephant this year or any other for that matter. A quite stunning performance of it can be found here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClugMhMbrRg
Jun 28, 2013I started paying more attention to Jason Isbell after seeing him supporting Ryan Adams in New Zealand. Honestly, this is a fantastic album for its entire 47 minutes and 19 seconds. The songs are beautifully crafted and filled with brilliant and honest lyrics. Songs like Cover me up", "Elephant", "New South Wales" and "relatively easy" are standouts for me, but this is an album that needs to played right through the way albums are intended (or at least were). The characters and observations in the songs are set to great musical arrangements and Jason's voice has never sounded better. Excellent Album.… Expand
Jul 14, 2013On his new album "Southeastern" singer/songwriter Jason Isbell looks "through the fires and the farmers diggin' dusty fields alone and offers a wonderfully constructed, highly personal collection of songs that chronicle his battle with alcohol addiction and the new life he is striving to adjust to. Isbell is a songwriter cut out of a Ryan Adams and Bruce Springsteen cloth with strong leanings towards his Alabama roots. While with the Drive By Truckers he admittedly drank himself into oblivion during every live performance. After parting ways with the band in 2007, and ending his marriage with bassist Shonna Tucker, he began a solo career and released 3 albums. A friendship with fellow musician Ryan Adams, his marriage to singer/violinist Amanda Shires and a commitment to rehab all laid the groundwork for the feelings and ideas expressed on Southeastern. Perhaps his battle over addiction unearthed a mighty store of creative energy because this is the finest album Jason Isbell has ever made. The songs are confessional "There's a man who walks beside me. It is who I used to be and I wonder if she sees him and confuses him with me." without ever becoming maudlin. There is also an unflattering authenticity about them that give them greater allure. "Elephant" is a poignant recounting of a relationship with a woman dying from cancer which concludes with Isbell surmising There's one thing that's real clear to me, no one dies with dignity. We just try to ignore the elephant somehow." That being said one elephant of an album we definitely should not ignore is "Southeastern" by Jason Isbell.… Expand
Jul 21, 2013Thank goodness for Jason Isbell. While Nashville has become safe, over produced and overly sentimental, Isbell continues to writes from the gut and can set a story that will stay with you long after you listen to each song. Live Oak, Cover Me Up, Yvette, Songs in the Shower, Stockholm. he's at the top of his game. Isbell deserves Album of the Year.
Oct 30, 2013I "discovered" Isbell with this album and I am hooked. Great lyrics, haunting melodies and Isbell's distinctive style make each song uniquely memorable. I can't play this album enough. Every word has value and you will want to contemplate each story again and again. Blues/folk/country fans...this is the intersection of all. Enjoy!
Jun 20, 2013This is one of my favorite 2013 releases! Check out my review:
Oct 27, 2013Not since Bruce Soingsteen's "Tunnel of Love" has an entire album captured so perfectly a moment of change in a songwriter's life--and "Southeastern" does it better. The lyrics are deeply emotional and personal, his voice conveys the significance, and his guitar punctuates it all. It is the best album of the year, and will be the milestone by which his career is measured.
Nov 15, 2013There's a real dynamic arc here, not just for the album as a whole, but also within each and every individual song, and whether or not you've gravitated toward county music in the past, that unrivaled depth of passion makes this record an absolute essential.
Oct 31, 2013It's Isbell's best album yet, and suggests that he'll do better still. [Dec 2013, p.64]
Oct 16, 2013What makes the album itself addictive is Isbell's fusing of gothic Memphis blues and Nashville tenderness. [Nov 2013, p.90]


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I was always somebody. I was famous at the Chevron. I've had some trials that would have made the average motherfucker jump out a window a long time ago, but if you wake up one morning and say, 'I can't do it no more,' then it's all over. That's why I wake up every morning and say, let's do this shit. Let's get it.
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Because Michael Bay Wasn't Ready To Make BAD BOYS 3 Yet, Martin Lawrence Ended Up In This New BIG MOMMAS Trailer!!
Merrick here...
Here's a trailer for BIG MOMMAS: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON.
I.e. BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE 3.
There's nothing to say here, really.
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Nov. 4, 2010, 2:20 p.m. CST
by blalock
Give it a rest, Martin.
Nov. 4, 2010, 2:20 p.m. CST
Big Mamas House 3?
by BacardiRocky
Nov. 4, 2010, 2:20 p.m. CST
Big FLOPPA
by David Assholehoff
Nuff Said.
Nov. 4, 2010, 2:21 p.m. CST
ban this sick filth!
by DimensionsPlural
could no one go see this please? Then maybe they'll stop making them. Thanks.
Nov. 4, 2010, 2:21 p.m. CST
by ShiftyEyedDog2
Man, I'd love to see another Bad Boys, but Lawrence is gonna do so much damage to his career, the studio won't WANT him in another Bad Boys.
Nov. 4, 2010, 2:26 p.m. CST
This movie will go viral exclusively in suicide notes.
by Doctor_Strangepork
Nov. 4, 2010, 2:27 p.m. CST
If there is nothing to say...
by DrSurvey
Why the fuck post it at all?
Nov. 4, 2010, 2:27 p.m. CST
What will be the better trilogy this or Dark knight?
by PvtTOUCH
Wonder how Nolan woulda handled the material
Nov. 4, 2010, 2:27 p.m. CST
by Sw0rdfish
Your comment made me ell-oh-ell, as you young folk say.
Nov. 4, 2010, 2:28 p.m. CST
Martin Lawrence
by David Assholehoff
His career is over. He's going direct to video soon...
Nov. 4, 2010, 2:33 p.m. CST
by darksith
Por que?
Nov. 4, 2010, 2:34 p.m. CST
by palooka_boy
it's what we've all been waiting for
Nov. 4, 2010, 2:35 p.m. CST
Wow, the movies has the same name...
by RedEgiraahgnal
...that my girlfriend gave her boobs.
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No prob, Hated Bad Boys anyway.
by Stalkeye
Same goes for most of Bay's films.
Nov. 4, 2010, 2:38 p.m. CST
Did I really write "the movies"?
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Nov. 4, 2010, 2:41 p.m. CST
"Woah Big Momma!!!"
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A line that will echo through the ages.
Nov. 4, 2010, 2:41 p.m. CST
I can't wait!
by jersey_d
This goes right above the next Alvin and the Chipmunks movie, but slightly below the Uwe Boll Holocaust film on my must see list
Nov. 4, 2010, 2:42 p.m. CST
sons of bitches
by Dr.007
After another horrible Son of ___ movie (Indy 4 being the worst ever) we have to endure yet another one that seems to set the bar lower than low. It would be fitting for martin Lawrence to be killed off off screen in the next Bad Boys piece of crap. have him avenged by his son as played by Jaden Smith with a fake mustache
Nov. 4, 2010, 2:43 p.m. CST
by WickedChicken37
Why God Why?
Nov. 4, 2010, 2:48 p.m. CST
And whilst AICN posts non news like this
by MrJJonz
I've been reading about Dark Knight Rises casting rumours, Silent Hill sequel, Avengers possible budget issues and more. Perhaps AICN should think about removing both 'Cool' and 'News' from it's name.
Nov. 4, 2010, 2:49 p.m. CST
I hope it flops real hard......
by Sprinky
Because after 2 movies we don't seem to have seen Lawrence's big ass enough. Making another sequal will fix that problem....NOT.
Nov. 4, 2010, 2:53 p.m. CST
Bad Boys II is the most reprehensible movie ever made.
by HoboCode
Nov. 4, 2010, 2:58 p.m. CST
Are. You. Kidding. Me?
by Dharma4
Wow. They really did keep this shit under wraps, good lord.
Nov. 4, 2010, 3:02 p.m. CST
by Dharma4
- Dave Chappelle. Genius.
Nov. 4, 2010, 3:07 p.m. CST
I would love to see a legitimate black comedic actor
by Quadrillionaire
make an awesome and hilarious movie. But alas, all we get is unfunny motherfuckers like Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence delivering lame ass lowest common denominator garbage. I don't know what made Dave Chappelle give up on making movies/tv, but it's sad that corporate execs decided to take away his artistic freedom. He would have made some great, edgy movies.
Nov. 4, 2010, 3:10 p.m. CST
Just get Tracy Morgan and make Honky Grandma be Trippin'
by SilentP
It would be so much better.
Nov. 4, 2010, 3:13 p.m. CST
That Is So Terrible, It's Actually Good!!!
by Media Messiah
I had some good laughs watching that. "Whoop, there it is-is!!!"
Nov. 4, 2010, 3:15 p.m. CST
Dharma4: That's Funny
by Media Messiah
Nov. 4, 2010, 3:16 p.m. CST
Is that the lady from In Living Color?
by ltgalloway
The art teacher in the trailer looks a little like Kelly Coffield Park. I tried looking up the credits on IMDB but she isn't on there, but IMDB isn't always 100% accurate. Either way, she's a very funny lady and should get more work!
Nov. 4, 2010, 3:17 p.m. CST
top right of this web page`
by Witwiki50
can anyone else see the ''how to build muscle'' advert on the top right of this page. That guy has manboobs!!! no need for it
Nov. 4, 2010, 3:22 p.m. CST
I forgive Bad Boys II because...
by beastie
without it, there'd be no Hot Fuzz. Hate on Scott Pilgrim all you want (I liked it but understand the dislike), Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead are brilliant.
Nov. 4, 2010, 3:23 p.m. CST
Bad Boys 2 was a guy movie personified
by terry1978
Honestly, that is what it was. I don't know too many hetero dudes that have admitted in real life that they hated that flick. The nihilism itself is almost poetic the way Bay does it.
Nov. 4, 2010, 3:32 p.m. CST
This is the death rattle of modern cinema...
by Lionel_Richies_Hipster_Frames
Nov. 4, 2010, 3:36 p.m. CST
Now he knows why they call it The Nutcracker
by phifty2
I'll get back to you when I'm done rolling on the floor with laughter. <p> Ok, I'm back.
Nov. 4, 2010, 3:44 p.m. CST
Ya, know what's weird?
by Orbots Commander
Little Chloe Moretz, Hit Girl, was in Big Momma's House 2 and now she's this big movie star. I happened to run across the flick playing on cable the other week and was surprised to see her in it.
Nov. 4, 2010, 3:50 p.m. CST
Comic genius
by shran
That stuff just writes itself.
Nov. 4, 2010, 3:56 p.m. CST
So is Bad Boys 3 still officially gettng made?
by Orbots Commander
I know part 2 made money, but that it was so fucking awful that it was a franchise killer, like Batman and Robin.
Nov. 4, 2010, 3:57 p.m. CST
Honky grandma be trippin!
by Bass Ackwards
Nov. 4, 2010, 3:58 p.m. CST
The Fatties, Fart 3
by Nasty In The Pasty
Jesus FUCKING Christ, and black actors have the NERVE to complain about typecasting while agreeing to star in horrendously stereotypcial GARBAGE like this? Those two minutes of footage just set racial relations back about seven decades.
Nov. 4, 2010, 4:01 p.m. CST
by lochkray
Yeah, that's her. It appears that the "white-girl" from In Living Color didn't do as well as the "white guy." Maybe everything in the universe will eventually balance out for her - unfortunately, that will probably result in Jim Carrey being in "Big Mamma 4" in theaters February 2017.
Nov. 4, 2010, 4:10 p.m. CST
I think it looks funny
by TheCommodore
Didn't you guys like the first two movies in this series? My wife and I laughed and laughed at these when we saw them...
Nov. 4, 2010, 4:10 p.m. CST
not one funny scene in that entire trailer
by Titus05
recycled jokes from the 90's and 2 dudes pretending to be chicks...is Tisha Campbell still pissed off at Martin?
Nov. 4, 2010, 4:16 p.m. CST
Guess Martin Lawrence didn't catch on that THE FATTIES...
by BurnHollywood
...And the Jeff Portnoy character in TROPIC THUNDER were kind of about his career.
Nov. 4, 2010, 4:23 p.m. CST
Martin, Bollywood just called!
by wtriker1701
They need you, Son! You'll be The Rising Action Star over there! <p> Call back, Son! Do it! <p> Man, that's like Steve Martin Epic!
Nov. 4, 2010, 4:23 p.m. CST
Purely for scientific comparison purposes...
by BurnHollywood
Nov. 4, 2010, 4:25 p.m. CST
by Nasty In The Pasty
Nov. 4, 2010, 4:28 p.m. CST
"most reprehensible movie ever made"
by slone13
What a pretentious douche.
Nov. 4, 2010, 4:41 p.m. CST
Jesus Christ in a handbasket.
by jwhj2007
I can't get past that awful title.
Nov. 4, 2010, 4:44 p.m. CST
Because the fans DEMANDED it
by Sodomy_Joe_Shitpants
Finally, part three of the "Big Mama" saga comes crashing into a multiplex near you! Bring an extra pair of pants.
Nov. 4, 2010, 4:44 p.m. CST
Martin Lawrence & Jack Black: Seperated @ Birth
by LargoJr
Only possible explanation for 2 such TERRIBLY unfunny people to keep getting jobs...
Nov. 4, 2010, 4:52 p.m. CST
by Leafy McPlantsalot
was hoping we would get to see the big momma homeworld or at least see big momma finally make it to earth. I bet they kill paul giamattis character in the first two minutes off camera. sigh
Nov. 4, 2010, 4:53 p.m. CST
Would rather have Bad Boy 3
by andrew coleman
Just saying.
Nov. 4, 2010, 5:07 p.m. CST
by BurnHollywood
Nov. 4, 2010, 5:12 p.m. CST
I died a little watching that
by HansBubi
I seriously experienced this strange, disturbing sensation while watching that trailer. I'm pretty sure that I'm going to die a year or two sooner because I watched that. Watching the full 90 minutes would basically amount to suicide.
Nov. 4, 2010, 5:16 p.m. CST
Jesus, Mary and the Saints!
by Heretic3k
When, oh when, Lord, will Big Mamma finally be lowered into her grave?
Nov. 4, 2010, 5:28 p.m. CST
Not shooting Big Momma in 3D was a wasted opportunity
by JackSlater4
Nov. 4, 2010, 5:31 p.m. CST
And most people recognize how awesome Bad Boys II was
by JackSlater4
maybe Bays best.
Nov. 4, 2010, 5:35 p.m. CST
David Chappelle was right about his Conspiracy.
by ganymede3010
He said that every major Black male actor will be asked to put on a dress, wig, lip stick and make up.
Nov. 4, 2010, 5:39 p.m. CST
Bay Should Write & Direct A Big Momma's House Movie
by Alice Cooper Stalker
Get a little more action in them.
Nov. 4, 2010, 5:39 p.m. CST
Bad Boys II is God awful.
by imagin78
Calling something Bay's best is like calling today's stool movement your prettiest ever.
Nov. 4, 2010, 5:43 p.m. CST
You're a fucking fool if you expect high art
by ganymede3010
From a Bad Boys comedy. ^^^^
Nov. 4, 2010, 6:07 p.m. CST
funniest thing martin lawrence ever did was get heat-stroke.
by RedHorseVector
Nov. 4, 2010, 6:21 p.m. CST
The Apocalypse is now!
by bobbofatz
It aint waitin till 2012 child. Please!
Nov. 4, 2010, 6:24 p.m. CST
The next sequel will be
by bobbofatz
Throw Big Momma from the train! It will star prez O dressed up as Mommas jealous left of center twin sister.
Nov. 4, 2010, 6:24 p.m. CST
How can someone not like Bad Boys 2?
by elsachmo
I just don't get it. I've asked everybody I can find and they all love the second Bad Boys movie. What is it that people don't like? It's way, way better than the first movie that's for sure, so I'm assuming that people really hate that film.
Nov. 4, 2010, 6:31 p.m. CST
Perez Hilton ripped off Merrick
by UTexLex
Perez posted this trailer and his comments are nearly the exact same as Merrick's. I'm quite confident he visits AICN, JoBlo, etc for film news because it always appears on there shortly after appearing on these sites, but it's funny his comments nearly mirror Merrick's.
Nov. 4, 2010, 6:32 p.m. CST
a hot chick in drag would have been a better idea
by Titus05
not even Nia Long could save this sequel...OK maybe Nia could do it or maybe Beyonce
Nov. 4, 2010, 6:39 p.m. CST
This could be in 3D, along with a converted re-release...
by ricarleite2
... of the first two. Big Momma's House is like, a white audience's Madea.
Nov. 4, 2010, 6:40 p.m. CST
I guess I fail to understand why this is not considered racist
by Immortal_Fish
True story.
Nov. 4, 2010, 7:06 p.m. CST
Bad Boys II was an awful pile of shit
by barnaby jones
The first one on the other hand was and still is awesome.
Nov. 4, 2010, 7:25 p.m. CST
I'm boycotting this movie...
by robin31684
Because it beat "Annapolis" in the box office on opening weekend and I was in that movie... Oh. And because the first one sucked moose cock.
Nov. 4, 2010, 7:27 p.m. CST
by Tigger Tales
Nov. 4, 2010, 7:48 p.m. CST
Another Bad Boys fan who didn't like Bad Boys 2
by Tom Whitaker
BB was slick, funny and exciting. BB2 was overblown and obnoxious, mistaking endless action for excitement and easy, cheap, mean-spirited gags for comedy. Although I like a couple of the action scenes, as a whole it's a bad movie.
Nov. 4, 2010, 8:05 p.m. CST
at least it keeps him away from movies I'd watch
by korkie70
Nov. 4, 2010, 8:24 p.m. CST
When there's no room left in Hell's theaters--
by The Reluctant Austinite
Nov. 4, 2010, 8:47 p.m. CST
Where's Martin Lawrence?
by fiester
I watched the trailer and all I saw was an obese elderly black woman.
Nov. 4, 2010, 8:49 p.m. CST
Oh and Sally Field has been cast as Aunt May
by fiester
Opposite Martin Sheen's Uncle Ben in next Spidey. <p> You'd think they might post about that sort of thing on here, but nope: need the space for the latest Big Momma news.
Nov. 4, 2010, 8:55 p.m. CST
Saddest part? Martin's not wearing any makeup
by pikazerox
That's what he actually looks like now.
Nov. 4, 2010, 9:17 p.m. CST
There's so much cooler news this week
by cgih8r
Martin Sheen is Uncle Ben in Spiderman, Sally Field may play Aunt May. There's a bidding site for working out with Hugh Jackman. Robert Downey Jr. talks about his impression of the Avengers script. There's also Judge Dredd news. And here you guys are talking about is another behind the scenes pic of the day and Martin Fucking Lawrence!
Nov. 4, 2010, 9:22 p.m. CST
Looks better than DUE DATE...
by Darkman
...but then, so does staring at the sun for too long.
Nov. 4, 2010, 9:31 p.m. CST
BM3 should be the short, catchy title
by dukeroberts
We have been waiting for this BM since the first BM. No BM before this BM has been as large and black. This is the BM to end all BMs.
Nov. 4, 2010, 9:32 p.m. CST
Also, Like Father, Like Son?
by dukeroberts
Where is Kirk Cameron when you need him?
Nov. 4, 2010, 9:33 p.m. CST
Bad Boys II
by dukeroberts
BB2 was loud, mean-spirited, Bay junk. Bad Boys was fun and funny.
Nov. 4, 2010, 9:38 p.m. CST
White people
by edwardpenishands
will never take black people seriously until they admit martin sucks. I'm just saying
Nov. 4, 2010, 9:47 p.m. CST
Bay's best is ARMAGEDDON. End of discussion.
by slone13
But the Bad Boys movies sure were fun.
Nov. 4, 2010, 10:13 p.m. CST
Got Milk?
by imagin78
The best thing Michael Bay ever did was his Aaron Burr milk ad. He can't film anything of note longer than 30-seconds.
Nov. 4, 2010, 10:44 p.m. CST
Yeah, the first Bad Boys is a 90's classic
by Joely_Boy
Watch where you swingin' the dead leg!
Nov. 4, 2010, 10:44 p.m. CST
I confused my own shit!
by Joely_Boy
Nov. 4, 2010, 10:49 p.m. CST
"this time he's got back-up..."
by adobe4578
more like black-up
Nov. 4, 2010, 11:31 p.m. CST
by OSAMP1
for sundays The Walking Dead of course.
Nov. 4, 2010, 11:32 p.m. CST
Paul Giamatti too busy for sequel?
by Punisherthunder
Guess Paul was too busy for this one!
Nov. 4, 2010, 11:38 p.m. CST
I liked the first Bad Boys......
by archer1949
The second one was bloated, headache inducing, pointless shit. Same with the two Transformers movie.
Nov. 5, 2010, 12:02 a.m. CST
Corporate Whoredome
by Madines Sideshed
You have to be fucking shitting me. Merrick puts this post on, even though it's obvious he doesn't want to. Is this a result of Harry's moment of clarity during his viewing of The Social Network? Is he forcing his contributors to post utter bullshit non-cool news to get backhanders from movie execs? I had my suspicions for a while but this kind of crap is really taking the biscuit. AiCN has been on the go for years, building a fanbase for what – to turn them into numbers so Harry can be a corporate whore? Say it aint so. I mean, the guy has a right to make money from his success, but not like this. Not like this.
Nov. 5, 2010, 12:03 a.m. CST
What about the Wanda/Shanaynay movie?
by Tikidonkeypunch
Nov. 5, 2010, 12:09 a.m. CST
I Just Can't Let It Be
by Madines Sideshed
I mean, really? Why the fuck is this on the site if not to take one up the ass from some sleazy producer and get a few bucks for the 'publicity' it generates for the movie? Honestly – does anyone at AiCN REALLY think this is what the readership of this site are wanting to hear about? Honestly? If so, then you guys are really far out of whack with us all, if not then you guys are prostitutes. I'd love to see a post from Merrick or Harry defending the posting of crap like this. C'mon, tell us why this shit made the site.
Nov. 5, 2010, 12:10 a.m. CST
Please Tell Me that Martin is Working on COLLEGE ROAD TRIP 2 !!!
by ShavedLeatherPig
anybody hear any rumors about a sequel to my top comedy of the lat ten yeras !!!!!
Nov. 5, 2010, 12:20 a.m. CST
Bad Boys 1, Bad Boys 2
by Witwiki50
Loved them both! Absolute amazing movies. Haters gonna hate
Nov. 5, 2010, 12:39 a.m. CST
How is this different from blackface?
by deelzbub
No white lipstick.
Nov. 5, 2010, 12:44 a.m. CST
cameo appearance by Madea
by deelzbub
is Flip Wilson still alive?
Nov. 5, 2010, 1:44 a.m. CST
by Crimson King
Nov. 5, 2010, 3:26 a.m. CST
Michael Piece Of Shit Bay should only make Bad Boys movies
by AsimovLives
Let him only fuck up the very own shit he help created, instead of fucking up established properties, history, or remakes of obscure no-budget SF movies from the 70s.
Nov. 5, 2010, 3:27 a.m. CST
BrainDrain, again you do justice to your nick
by AsimovLives
One needs to be retard to mistake any car chase in Shit Boys 2 (or any Bay movie for that matter) as good.
Nov. 5, 2010, 3:58 a.m. CST
by BlackJackBauer2
I try to defend black people and we got fuckin coons like Lawerence that cant stop making this fucking bullshit. <p> I fucking QUIT
Nov. 5, 2010, 4:03 a.m. CST
Bad Boys 2 - BAD CHIEF! He was just comic relief!
by wtriker1701
A shadow of his former self. That was extremely bad! Too much "fun", but, I admit, some badass action sequences. <p> Same goes for Martin Lawrence there. WHOOOZA! Man, that was just BAD, Bad Boys! <p> The first movie was Beverly Hills Cop league. The second one was not bad, just "too funny" to be taken seriously... Did I just say that?
Nov. 5, 2010, 4:07 a.m. CST
by wtriker1701
Here I said it!
Nov. 5, 2010, 5:09 a.m. CST
Martin Lawrence...
by KGersen
is living insult to just about everyone...black people, white people, people of all shades who like comedy. The guy is not funny, never has been, never will be. Annoying as fuck is all that he is.
Nov. 5, 2010, 6:10 a.m. CST
Why is this shit on AiCN?
by Madines Sideshed
Nov. 5, 2010, 6:37 a.m. CST
I actually got angry looking at that.
by SID 8.0
There are no words for how bad that is.
Nov. 5, 2010, 6:56 a.m. CST
by MamboMan
Nov. 5, 2010, 7:57 a.m. CST
No one needs to watch the trailer to know it's trash
by alienindisguise
Someone needs to bend hollywood over and slam a chainsaw up its ass to cut out the cancer that are these worthless projects. That and all of Tyler Perry's bullshit.
Nov. 5, 2010, 8:04 a.m. CST
Quiet Down!!!
by dude_gimme_tabs
If everyone would just quiet down for a second you might here it. There, that sound. In the background. Can you hear it? Know what it is?<p> That's right. It's Martin Luther King spinning in his grave.
Nov. 5, 2010, 8:59 a.m. CST
by HelveticaConspiracy
oh, martin lawrence. your career was once so promising. you and eddie murphy need to seriously fire your agents.
Nov. 5, 2010, 9:12 a.m. CST
Martin 'Fat Suit' Lawrence
by jack Bauer
Except these days he does not need the fat suit.. <p> Bad Boys 3 : Blubba on the run(ish)
Nov. 5, 2010, 9:17 a.m. CST
You only wish you had a Fatties franchise to fall
by UltraTron
back on!
Nov. 5, 2010, 9:45 a.m. CST
Gawd.... kill me....
by Grrrr....
Did people actually go watch the first two?!! What is with faded black stars (if you can call Martin Lawrence that...) and fat suits?
Nov. 5, 2010, 10:12 a.m. CST
ARMAGEDDON is for retards
by AsimovLives
Nov. 5, 2010, 10:25 a.m. CST
by AsimovLives
Most Bay's movies? You mean, all of them, right?
Nov. 5, 2010, 10:32 a.m. CST
Well Asi, to some extent..
by Stalkeye
..i did find The Rock somewhat entertaining. Mostly due to Connery's performance (as the Ambiguous "James bond" character.)as well as Ed Harris, the Disillusioned general who near the end, still retained his code of ethics/honor.The car chases are the usual been there done that fare as for Nic..well he was basically being 'Nic". (dont know if that's a good thing or bad.)<p>Post Rock, it's been further downhill for Bay and Bad Boys was weak but Armageddon is even worse.(Aerosmith's song even made the film shittier.)
Nov. 5, 2010, 10:37 a.m. CST
Brandon T. Jackson:
by The Garbage Man
What the hell are you doing, man? After the potential you showed in "Tropic Thunder," I refuse to believe you haven't been offered anything better than "Percy Jackson & the Olympians" and "Big Momma's House 3."
Nov. 5, 2010, 11 a.m. CST
Black people love a man in fat woman suit
by UltraTron
like the French love Jerry Lewis. Man this reminds me that I am Legend the director's cut was a perfect movie with the best vampires out of ALL of this vampire bullshit in 10 years. Epic movie. Studio cut throws away everything- total bullshit. Day Breakers had the best vamp kills though
Nov. 5, 2010, 11:30 a.m. CST
ARMAGEDDON man i never thought that Bay would be
by KilliK
capable of breaking his own record of pure cinematic retard-ness which he achieved with that movie,but i was proved wrong when he released the TF2 abomination.and people say that Ed Wood is the most terrible director ever? why? because his movies didnt make money? christ.
Nov. 5, 2010, 2:40 p.m. CST
Michael Bay = Total Shit
by AsimovLives
It's science.
Nov. 5, 2010, 2:45 p.m. CST
Michael Bay vs. Bill Hassel
by HasselFree
see HASSEL UNLEASHED at http://www.thesmalls.com/Films.go
Nov. 5, 2010, 2:46 p.m. CST
by AsimovLives
One lesson i learned after decades of watchign shitty mvoeis is that a good actor do not a good movie make on his own and alone. A good actor can be good, but he can't make a movie good. that's thwe writers, producers and directors who make movies good or bad. So, no, not even Connery's mega-charisma, Nick Cage's entertainign lunacy and Ed harris magnificent talent can amke that movie be any better then the compelte pile of shit that it is. I mean, if i had to just go by the cast alone, i would mistake ARMAGEDDON for a great movie, because it has Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thorton, Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormare. If only actors mattered, ARMAGEDDON would be a classic for the ages. But actors don't actuaslly matter in terms if a movie is good or not. Good actors helps a movie, yes, but they can't make them good. In fact Bay actually helps establiash the autheur theory but on the negative, because everytime he makes a movie it becames total complete shit. THE ROCK is also total complete shit, people just get obfuscated by Connery's wattage. But see past that and the movie is a whole pile of shit. Like any other Bay movie.
Nov. 5, 2010, 2:51 p.m. CST
by AsimovLives
I still think that ARMAGEDDON is a worst movie then TRASHFORMERS 2, but only by a small margin. In fact, which of the two is worst is pretty academic, there's so many strong compeling arguments fore each.<br><br>The only good thign about TRASHFORMERS 2 is that it finally made some people understand about Bay what so many already knew for 12 years already, when ARMAGEDDON came out.<br><br>Now all it takes is for the same thing to happen to Zack Snyder and Jar Jar Abrams. It's to bad that the majority of the geekry can only see an hack for who he is only after a full decade after the movie that made them famous and reveled them for the hacks they are. I'll never understand why this has to be like this, why the waste of time.
Nov. 5, 2010, 3:41 p.m. CST
Bay the shitty fuck
by AsimovLives
Fuck Bay up in his fucking ass. Fucking asshole!
Nov. 5, 2010, 4:10 p.m. CST
Did i ever told you how fucking shitty Bay is?
by AsimovLives
No? Well, he is. Lots.
Nov. 5, 2010, 5:59 p.m. CST
Wow. Just...wow.
by DoctorWho?
Nov. 6, 2010, 12:25 p.m. CST
Big Momma 3 & Hall Pass
by the podosphere
Both have February dumping-grouind releases, because the studios know these two movies are shitfests.
Nov. 6, 2010, 9:05 p.m. CST
even though he's NOT dead...Eddie Murphy is doing Somersaults in
by idrinkyourmilkshake
So there!
Nov. 6, 2010, 9:06 p.m. CST
..his grave!!!
by idrinkyourmilkshake
Wow.Martin...come on...I actually laughed at Roscoe Jenkins(its funny some times)...but ...ah fuckit...I gave up on you 10 years ago...any SPIDERMAN pics ?
Nov. 8, 2010, 11:53 p.m. CST
Live Action Fist of The North Star...
by Toruk_Makto
Now that was bad comedy. <p> Dammit Cameron, where the hell is my Battle Angel Alita!!
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(CNSNews.com) - A California congressman Thursday gave the Clinton-Gore administration failing grades -- "two D's and an F" -- for doing nothing to prevent the recent runup in fuel prices. The comment came on the same day that truckers staged another fuel-price protest on the streets of Washington.
Speaking on the House floor, Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) said the administration must shoulder much of the responsibility for higher prices because it ignored "the two D's -- domestic production and diplomacy."
Calvert noted that the United States imports a majority of its petroleum because of restrictive policies that make it difficult to produce petroleum in this country. "The administration imposes serious limits on exploration, drilling, refining through an incredible permitting and regulatory scheme," Calvert said.
"These regulations force many facilities to shut down when all prices are low and make it uneconomic to open when prices rise."
On diplomacy, Calvert said the administration knew as much as one year ago that higher prices were "coming down the pipeline." He said it's unfortunate that Energy Secretary Bill Richardson "was preoccupied by a major spy scandal in DOE (Department of Energy). As he himself said on February 16th, it is obvious that the federal government was not prepared -- 'we were caught napping, we were complacent.'"
The truckers' protest - their second one of its kind in recent weeks - was noted in a House speech by Representative Roscoe Bartlett (R-MD).
Bartlett called America's truckers a vital part of the economy: "Truckers deliver the food we eat, the clothes we wear and the materials used to build our homes. Unfortunately, for the past several months, truckers have been hit by rising gas and diesel prices. These outrageous fuel prices are threatening the livelihood of thousands of truckers across the United States which is the reason for their demonstration today."
"When truckers cannot afford to fill their tanks, they will be forced off the road, and without trucking, commerce in our nation would be ground to a halt."
Bartlett added his voice to those criticizing the Clinton-Gore administration for its handling of the fuel crisis.
"With gas and diesel prices expected to continue rising through the summer, an even greater number of truckers are going to be threatened. Energy Secretary Bill Richardson has admitted that the Clinton-Gore administration was 'asleep at the wheel' when it comes to gas and diesel prices. Now, the American people must unfortunately foot the bill for the Clinton-Gore failure."
A somber President Clinton, in brief remarks to reporters at noontime on Thursday, said his administration is working very hard on the problem and expects to have something to say about it in a few days.
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With all the product launches you've been seeing lately, and all the big names promoting the same thing, you are probably wondering if you'll ever get to the point where they are promoting you.
Like me two years ago, you probably think that will never happen.
Especially if, like me, you have no list and your product isn't even done yet.
Let me share with you my own experience to shed some light on this. But first, watch this video from Matthew Glanfield on this same topic…
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