SevenSeasJim

I bet he was fighting with his girlfriend just before all this happened.

I thought you were going to say Terrence McKenna, and to that I would say, thank god, although it would be interesting.

Interesting indeed. Make some tea and set him loose :grin:

snowmobiling is a big winter "sport" around these parts...and these noisy beasts are often driven on (and sometimes through) river ice. It's draft, I know...but methinks "impaired judgment" answers the question in the title of this thread...they weren't thinking!!!

We just had a snowmobile death in the village 2 weeks ago and buddy had been drinking and crashed into a tree. Turns out that booze is implicated in over 50% of snowmobile accidents --- double the number of just 5 years ago, apparently!!

It's crazy, and I asked the same quesion you did SSJ...drinking and driving is never smart, but at least in a car, you have seat belts and air bags....what exactly do you have on a snowmobile that would make you think drinking and driving it is a wise move.....?

You did see the Motorcycle part of the story right?

well?

Well I guess there is no answer on this one.

Bikers die in Lake Simcoe plunge

Last updated Jan 30 2006 09:20 AM EST

CBC News

Two men are dead and a third was treated for hypothermia after their [color:red]motorcycles fell through the ice on Lake Simcoe early Sunday.

York Regional Police say the three men were riding across the lake on two motorcycles at around 3:30 a.m. when they went into the water between Snake and Fox islands.

The lone survivor, a 22-year-old man, was a passenger on one of the motorcycles.

Investigators say he was able to leap clear as the motorcycle went into the water, and made his way to a patch of ice, where he called police with his cellphone.

The other two men fell into the water, where they apparently died of hypothermia.

Members of the Innisfil Fire Department found the survivor at about 8 a.m. Sunday.

He was taken to hospital, where he was treated for hypothermia.

The bodies of his two companions were recovered from the lake on Sunday afternoon.

Dude, nobody cares about this shit anymore, let's talk about what really matters....

Like.....who has a true claim to the Grateful Dead Legacy - Weir or Lesh?

Get a job ya bum :wink: Have you given up on your beloved Liberals already?

McKenna won't run for Liberal leadership

Last Updated Mon, 30 Jan 2006 13:11:09 EST

CBC News

A top Liberal won't be running for the leadership of the federal party.

Frank McKenna, who resigned as Canadian ambassador to Washington last week, will not seek to replace Paul Martin, says CBC News.

McKenna is expected to announce the decision at a press conference in Washington this afternoon.

He was seen as a potential star candidate, but CBC reporter Jennifer Ditchburn said the best guess was that he chose not to run for personal reasons.

McKenna is known as "a risk-averse person," she observed.

He was premier of New Brunswick for a decade, from 1987-97.

Ditchburn said there is a long list of potential candidates for the Liberal leadership.

The winner will head a party that is reeling from a defeat in the Jan. 23 election, when Stephen Harper's Conservatives beat the Liberals but only won enough seats to form a minority government.

* FROM JAN. 23, 2006: Martin to quit as Liberal leader, describes 'privilege to serve'

Martin announced his resignation on election night, setting off the speculation about who would run for the party leadership.

* FROM JAN. 26, 2006: Manley won't seek Liberal leadership

John Manley, a former Liberal cabinet minister and once considered a potential party leader, has also said he won't run, citing personal reasons.

Rumours of McKenna's decision had been swirling Monday morning in Washington, Moncton and Ottawa, Ditchburn said.

I love it and I'm a Leaf lover.

They can't buy players any more because of the salary cap so they need to make good draft choices and keep them. Let's go last place (well maybe not that bad)

Very interesting show on CBC's Marketplace tonight.

" Marketplace investigates illegal sales of a coveted antiviral drug. Tamiflu has been touted as a miracle, should influenza pandemic strike. Trouble is, it’s growing hard to get hold of through legal channels. We take a journey to show who’s been cashing in on our flu fears."

Link

The Invisible Man ~ H. G. Wells

My Dad quit smoking when my brother and I were kids because each time he would light up we would punch him until he put it out. He hasn't smoked for about 25 years now.

it's possible. On a positive note you can get a cheap DVD player for $40-$50 new.

I have to second the recommendation for glasses. Maybe it's time to give your eyesballes a break for awhile. Who knows, you just might come across as more wise and/or respectable, possibly even funky, with glasses...you're too old to be worrying about cool, anyway*

* at least this is what I tell myself

Oh I wear glasses all the time, but use contacts for sports. I have focus daily's but they don't feel comfortable past an hour unless it's raining out.

Kind of cool for all you geeks.

It is the first time that an original Swiss Army Knife has been equipped with a USB Memory (this one is 1GB). It comes in a new Red style. The Swiss Memory USB Victorinox is a trendy accessory, a perfect gift and business tool. The small all-rounder integrates numerous useful tools with a stainless steel knife, scissors, a file and a screw driver. Also, you can detach the USB from the army knife for added convenience.

Does anybody have any recommendations for users with very dry eyes?

I have no ethics in regards to fantasy hockey pools with a bunch of hippies, I just want to see caspian lose. (I still don't know how the hell you let him get that team)

Who wants Tanguay, he's heating up!!

Lang, Iginla?? solid forwards!!

Berard, Blake?? solid d-men!!

Don't be scared to trade because of the whiners at the top of the division.

I'll trade you Brendan Morrison for Tanguay

has there ever been an incident where the border dudes should have had guns on them? Aren't there RCMP handy?

In BC a couple of days ago they walked off the job when they heard that a armed fugitive was coming their way. He was shot by the US cops a few feet from the border.

Just to show that I'm not completely blind when it comes to Harper, I support the priniciple behind this proposal.

I totally support this as well. I just hope he has a backbone.

badams, just in case you haven't checked your e-mail i've dumped Kim Johnsson (missed last 3 games) for Dion Phaneuf.

Lets see how Harper does on this issue

Last Updated Thu, 26 Jan 2006 08:09:54 EST

CBC News

The United States opposes a plan by prime minister-designate Stephen Harper to deploy military icebreakers in the Arctic in order to assert Canadian sovereignty, says the U.S. ambassador to Canada.

"There's no reason to create a problem that doesn't exist," David Wilkins said Wednesday as he took part in a forum at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ont.

U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins. (CP file photo)

"We don't recognize Canada's claims to those waters... Most other countries do not recognize their claim."

During the election campaign, which culminated with Harper's win this week, the Conservatives promised to spend $5.3 billion over five years to defend northern waters against the Americans, Russians and Danes.

"Sovereignty is something, you use it or you lose it," Harper said at the pre-Christmas announcement in Winnipeg.

His plan included the construction and deployment of three new armed heavy icebreaking ships, as well as the eventual construction of a $2-billion deepwater port in Iqaluit and an underwater network of "listening posts."

Harper wouldn't say whether he would order military action if the ships or port detected an unauthorized submarine in Arctic waters.

In an interview, Wilkins said he doesn't think that kind of military buildup is necessary in the Far North.

"We are simply having a disagreement on this," he said. "We have agreed to disagree, and there's no reason ... to say, 'There's a problem that's occurring and we gotta do something about it.'"

Wilkins also said he expects less anti-American sentiment from Harper's new minority government, and added that he called Harper to offer congratulations on his election victory.

Daniel Taylor

Wednesday January 25, 2006

The Guardian

Manchester United have grave fears about the prospects of Paul Scholes playing top-flight football again after confirming that he has been diagnosed with an unspecified medical condition that has affected his eyesight. Specialists have advised the midfielder to take five months of absolute rest, with a series of extensive tests to be carried out before they can determine whether he will be able to resume his career next season.

Scholes has not played since the 2-2 draw at Birmingham City on December 28, having complained after the match that he was suffering blurred vision in his right eye. United's doctors initially thought that he must have taken a bang to the head and was suffering from mild concussion, but it has subsequently become clear that it is a far more complex problem.

In the last fortnight Scholes has been examined on several occasions by a specialist whom Sir Alex Ferguson described as "the best man in Manchester and someone of world renown". When nothing showed up and the problems persisted United's medical staff decided it was time to ask for a second opinion. It is thought Scholes has had blood tests as well a brain scan, though United have not specified the precise problem other than to say he has "a medical condition affecting the vision in his right eye". They have not received any assurances about his future but tried to remain positive, saying they were "looking forward to having him back" when the players report for pre- season training in June.

"It is not a football-related injury," the club said in a statement. "This has been confirmed by a number of specialists who have all agreed that he needs rest."

The club went on to describe it as "a disappointment for Paul and Manchester United that he will miss the rest of this season", an understatement in the extreme given his importance to the team and the lack of cover in midfield. With Roy Keane having left the club, Ferguson has only Darren Fletcher and Alan Smith as recognised central midfielders. John O'Shea, a full-back by trade, and Ryan Giggs, a left-winger, filled the positions against Liverpool on Sunday. O'Shea, it was confirmed yesterday, will be out for four to six weeks with two broken ribs. Even Smith is a converted centre-forward and he is doubtful for today's Carling Cup semi-final at home to Blackburn Rovers. Park Ji-sung is also injured and Cristiano Ronaldo is suspended.

The stance at Old Trafford last night was that Scholes's health was the paramount issue rather than the fortunes of the team but the prospect of being without him for an extended period will trouble the United manager. Ferguson has seen Scholes develop from Salford schoolboy into one of the finest midfielders of his generation and has almost unlimited respect for the 31-year-old, describing him in his autobiography as "not only a wonderful player but a great lad".

Few midfielders can match Scholes's record of 131 goals in 402 starts, plus another 88 substitute appearances.

The Glazers have assured Ferguson, via the chief executive, David Gill, that an unspecified amount of money is available for a new midfielder. Gill had stated that there would be no more business at Old Trafford before the transfer window closes on January 31 but funds will now be available if a deal can be hurried through. Ferguson's usual modus operandi is not to be pressed into panic buys but rarely before has he been so short in midfield. United will also investigate what midfielders are available on loan, with Thomas Gravesen's position at Real Madrid inviting inevitable speculation.

While it is not Ferguson's way to look back, he must regret United's inability to sign Michael Ballack, having offered to make the Bayern Munich midfielder the highest-paid player in the Premiership. Five months of negotiations broke down in November when Real Madrid flexed their financial muscle and Ballack opted to move to Spain at the end of the season. Ferguson had likened Ballack to Scholes in terms of attacking impetus but now may be left without either.

I don't know but rumour has it that T.C. will be played by LL Cool J

I thought Magnum would have reported this already, but maybe he wanted to surprise us!

Tuesday, January 24, 2006; Posted: 8:27 a.m. EST (13:27 GMT)

LOS ANGELES, California (Hollywood Reporter) -- Rawson Marshall Thurber ("Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story") has signed on to write and direct the big-screen adaptation of "Magnum P.I.," the 1980s series that made Tom Selleck a star.

"Magnum P.I.," which ran on CBS from 1980 to 1988, followed the adventures of Thomas Magnum, a Navy intelligence officer-turned-private investigator hired by wealthy author and playboy Robin Masters to oversee security on the latter's massive Hawaii estate.

Magnum lived in Masters' guest house and drove his Ferrari (the car would become one of the show's signatures), much to the chagrin of Jonathan Higgins III, a proper Englishman who ran the estate.

Magnum also continued to take on cases in which he was aided and abetted by his Vietnam vet buddies, notably helicopter pilot T.C. and club manager Rick.

Thurber is not making a spoof but rather something akin to the tone of the show, which mixed humor and danger. The story line for the Universal Pictures film sees Magnum, with the help of his former military pals, searching for a missing buddy.

Features versions of such TV staples as "Charlie's Angels," "Dukes of Hazzard" and "Starsky and Hutch" have done well at the box office in recent years.

eh...... I think we'll all be ok.

It's gonna suck, but we'll survive.

Of course we'll be OK. Look at the money you'll save on the GST reduction :wink: