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It is games like the following which make for what people come to see: Parcells was 8-1 going into the second half with a lead This game was played in Seattle, and those people attending will be on a high for a week, at least. SEATTLE (Jan. 6, 2007) -- All Tony Romo had to do was put the ball down and let Martin Gramatica make a short kick. He couldn't do it -- and the Seattle Seahawks are still alive in the NFL playoffs. Romo's botched hold on a 19-yard field goal try with 1:19 left forced the Pro Bowl quarterback to scramble left, but he was tackled at the 2 and the Seahawks escaped with a 21-20 victory in the wildest of wild-card games. "It looked like it was a pretty good snap. He was the holder all year," Cowboys coach Bill Parcells said. "We were in position to win if we could just execute the extra point." Seattle trailed 20-13 after getting stopped on fourth-and-goal with about 6:40 to go, but rallied thanks to a Dallas fumble-turned-safety on the next snap and a 37-yard touchdown pass from Matt Hasselbeck to Jerramy Stevens on the ensuing drive. Romo moved the Cowboys from their 28 to the Seattle 2 on a pass to Jason Witten that initially was ruled a first down before a replay showed the Cowboys were short. Dallas still had its offense on the field after being told it was fourth down, then sent in Gramatica -- who already had made kicks of 50 and 29 yards -- to win it. At least, that was the plan. Romo was stopped on a shoestring tackle by Jordan Babineaux. The Seahawks still had to get away from the shadow of their goal line to protect the victory, but did so right away with Shaun Alexander running through the middle for 20 yards.

Cite? I can think of another activity you could say the same thing about. It too is far more exciting than football and better for you than watching besides. Wait: is this a good thing? These are just some replies from a simple google search 'soccar heading caused brain injury': http://ajsm.highwire.org/cgi/content/abstract/26/2/238 http://ajsm.highwire.org/cgi/content/abstract/26/3/433 http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/soccer.html http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/327/7411/351 Yes indeed sex has many positions and is very exciting, but it is not a team sport, but then neither is tennis or golf. And no it is not a good thing that people are hurt playing football, but the fact that it has the potential for injury, as does wrestling, is part of its draw. But then, in hockey they just go and hit with weapons (high sticking).

Ok, you have a nice country, and those who are repatriated pay FULL value for their travel, what about if some people are killed or endangered because they had to put their lives on the line for you. There were those mountain climbers who went mountain climbing in midwinter, perhaps without enough supplies. Or the boat operators who go boating in rough seas. Or go traveling to places where there are travel advisories. Or those who start fires in forests. These are selfish acts of me firstism. To hell with the rest of the world, I'll decide what is right for ME.

I think the reason I like football is it is easier to follow the ball, especially pass plays. When football is played well, it is a thing of beauty. I find it hard to follow the puck in hockey, it is so small and moves so quickly. Also, hockey has so many games. Soccar balls are seeable, but the scoring is so quick, infrequent, and unpredictable, that I loose interest. Besides, hitting a soccar ball with your head as a youth drives your IQ downward. Basketball scores too often. Also, a ten point lead is nothing in basketball. They all seem like scoring machines. Tennis on television isn't bad, ball viewable, and lots of action. Golf on television is interesting to those who play golf, IMO. Baseball has so many games, and is so slow. But football, there are so many variations and positions. It is the closest thing to gladitorial combat in the form of a game there is. In fact there more than a few people in wheel chairs for life because of football.

You are probably right. I think that if it were ever to come to Canada, it would be Toronto first. You would probably need a domed stadium because of the weather. As of now, Seattle and Minnesota are the two most northern cities, and I think both have domes. I suppose it would be risky for even a wealthy man. But then it IS the NFL.

Dithering? Who wan doing lend lease? Who was sending merchant ships to their graves? One of the most dangerous jobs back then was merchant seaman. This when the US had not yet been attacked. Besides, Canada is a very different country today than then. I bet that no longer would Canada be involved two years before the US, if ever. The one question comes to mind is WHY. Why has Canada changed from yesterday's firm support of the Commonwealth, to today's dithering and self justification.

I think there is an interesting question here, why do you go to war? Why DID Canada enter the war two years earlier? I know, because of ties to Britain. But Canada did not have to send its army to support Britain. Canadians could have joined the British Army. Americans supported the Chinese with the Flying Tigers. America supported Britain with the liberty ships which were sunk enroute. It was a European war, not a North American War. Further, if Germany had won, it would not have been able to occupy all the land of its enemies. It could not have occupied Russia and Canada. It would have been a joke. Won the War, but lost the Peace. I think that if the US had stayed out of the war, sixty years after the war would not have been all that much different than today. Hitler would have died, and more moderate governments would have followed. Swings back to the center are inevitable. And when you think about it, Germany's alliance with Japan was a mistake. All that alliance got them was war with the US, because after Pearl Harbour, the US went after Germany first, not Japan. I am sure that Germany was not consulted before Japan launched the Pearl Harbour attack. Furthermore, even though the war was six years long, the majority of the ground fighting took place toward the end. Before then, much of the war was in the air, fought by the Americans, DURING the DAY, while the British attacked During the Night. Basicly, instead of the Americans getting in too late, the Canadians got in too EARLY.

There are more issues than what people might expect. A government is not a travel agency, and any accomodations should be more than fully compensated. This should be understood before any arrangements are made. Second, what dangers should a second or third party assume to accomodate someone's expectations. What about their compensation? Third, timeliness is relative. What is slow to some might be quick to others. In the end, if you travel to places, especially places on "Do Not Travel To" lists, regardless of your nationality, your country should not have to call out the army for YOU. It is unfair for the rest of the rational thinking citizens for anyone to expect such.

The NFL is a rich city sport, and Toronto is a rich large city. Yes the CFL does involve national pride, and yes the stadium thing is a problem. I think that football will soon price itself out of smaller cities like Buffalo, so I can imagine relocation over expansion. No, I do not see football in Europe, but NFLEurope has done ok in Germany. Baseball got its start in Japan postWWII, so it takes time and exposure. Now the Japanese love it. I could see eventual expansion into Mexico City. They have drawn great preseason crowds down there. Language would be a problem, of course, but Mexico City has alot of people, and great weather. Their team would have the advantage of being altitude adjusted, very important in the fourth quarter.

Yes. When the American dollar was worth almost 50% more than the Canadian dollar, it is not odd but smart business. Although, that could explain why you can't grasp it. Isn't it appropriate that "Who's Doing What?" is making comment on the strategy of criminal activity in Mexico. After all, who better qualified to comment than Mr. "Who's Doing What?"? What the hell are you talking about? Crack kills man, take it easy. Ok, then I will rephrase. On who (Mexican criminals) is doing what (criminal activity, especially who the MC want to steal from), who would be better qualified to comment than someone who is so confident on the subject (what people are doing) that he would name himself Mr. "Who's Doing What?".

I for one would love to see American Football penetrate into Canada by expansion or relocation. Who knows, perhaps the Bills might relocate to Toronto someday. I would love to see them (NFL) also go into Mexico City. American Football seems to have done fairly well in Germany. Hey, if the Bills go to Toronto, maybe Buffalo can get the Argos. We can trade teams.

Yes. When the American dollar was worth almost 50% more than the Canadian dollar, it is not odd but smart business. Although, that could explain why you can't grasp it. Isn't it appropriate that "Who's Doing What?" is making comment on the strategy of criminal activity in Mexico. After all, who better qualified to comment than Mr. "Who's Doing What?"?

I just did a google search for "us sued over lebanon evacuation" and I got at least a page of hits. I will not bother to copy them for you, you can do it yourself. As far as US criticized for timeliness, it was well covered in the media. Probably a google search will help you out there also.

I agree here. When there was a problem there, the US government was criticized for not having travel arrangements made quick enough. Some even sued the government.

Sure as long as they pay full taxes to both and are not using it as a tax evasion method.

I also do not know of anyone who has done such with a maple leaf pin. I have been given numerous red and white pins over the years, but never used one to hide behind. Further, I do not think it would be so much as hiding as if one is one a vacation, he might be in vacation mode. If one is at home, he might be in political discussion mode. Then again, some are not interested in politics at all, ever. Canada never does anything to upset, so Canadians are never subject to political questioning. I remember when I was 13, I was an exchange student to Panama. The adults soon gathered and asked me what I thought about the Panama Canal question. It soon became apparent how silly the question was, because I at 13 knew nothing of the history of the Panama Canal and the question of its just ownership.

I just got back from a trip to Toronto for three days. At the Airport Hilton I got to read the Toronto Globe and Mail. I turned to the sports section, and there was the coverage of hockey and the Maple Leafs, of course, and the Raptors, but what surprised me was NO coverage of American Football except for divisional standings. There was an article where it was suggested that the NHL should be reduced in size to an eventual 24 teams, that expansion has not worked as expected, and that it is loosing ground in the US AND Canada, not gaining. Now at this time of the year, with the end of the season of American football near, there is NO coverage of it. I know there is interest up there because I have seen Canadian plates in the Bills lot, and I hear Canadians call in to the post game radio shows. Just curious, why is it that there is no coverage in the Toronto Globe and Mail, any thoughts?

You seem to be very knowledgable about aircraft. Do you follow all aircraft, or just jet fighters. I got to see the F101 fly out of Niagara Falls Reserve Base. It had short wings, and was good in a stright line, but could not turn around well. It was a two seater, with pilot and weapons officer, and was designed to go after bombers. I also got to see the Concorde once. It flew around the Buffalo airport as a public relations demonstration.

The Arrow sounds similar to the F4 Phantom. The Phantom also was a big airplane, with many reincarnations. I saw the Phantom used by the Thunderbirds in their airshow. The planes they fly today in their airshow are much smaller.

Most likely it would not be the end of the country. Commerce would flow as before. Quebec is the isolated one.

Who is "They", the military industrial complex? Fascism? Really. Centralized control? Hummm. BTW, have you seen someone about these strange thoughts?

I for one would feel awful about it. Wouldn't it separate your country, but then Alaska is separated from the lower 48.

Yep, they are good reasons to feel petulant about. But what about Hillary's report? NYS is right next door to Ontario, and this report is still current, not about somethings that never happened like Nukes in Canada, missles never placed, and the subsidized Canadian film industry. BTW, should Canada be subsidizing private industry to circumvent union wages in the US? :angry: :angry:

Since we are on the topic of the SC and courts and judges, one of my beefs is the "litmus test" for judges in their confirmation, shopping for judges, and legislating from the bench. All these practices seem to be typical of the Democratic Party and the ACLU and like organizations. Kennedy is the new swing voter on the court, otherwise, their votes are very predictable.