Kanada Kev

Go to a local hockey arena. They know what they are doing and won't wreck your blades.

This goalie really grinds the gears of his team's fans!!! Hockey goal from 180 feet away

Bob, I left you a voicemail today No worries. I am getting my 2 tix back from Jakis . Everything is working out just fine. As for extras at the show, it'll only be people who bring 'em along. As it stands right now the show is classified as SOLD OUT!! I'm sure it's gonna be a kickass show to make up for the cancellation. Don't forget to bring along full winter-weather gear just in case there's another storm!

They also ran a poll of vets who have returned from Iraq. Why don't we hear about these sorts of results in the MSM? Instead we just get more soundbites from Dubya and some senators that are far removed from the "action." http://www.votevets.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=177&Itemid=64 VoteVets Action Fund Poll First Ever Poll of Veterans Who Served in Iraq and Afghanistan Finds Troops Suffered From Inadequate Equipment in Theater and Serious Health Problems at Home Click Here For Entire Poll VoteVets.org Action Fund Launches Advocacy Effort to Give Voice to the 21st Century Patriot and Veteran WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new poll released today of American service men and women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan shows that at the start of heavy combat (2003 and 2004), nearly half of our troops reported they did not have "up-armored" vehicles that would be considered mission capable. According to the poll, conducted by VoteVets.org Action Fund, the clear majority of veterans - both active duty personnel as well as National Guard and Reservists - believe the Army and Marines are over-extended in Iraq and Afghanistan, having endured extensions of duty and stop-loss orders as the U.S. military increased operations abroad. When the veterans polled returned home, many encountered emotional and physical health problems as well as economic hardship, indicating that the impact of their service extends beyond their tour of duty. "The results of this poll should be a wake up call to every American. We are shortchanging our troops - in combat and at home," said Jon Soltz, Iraq War Veteran, Co-Founder and Chairman of VoteVets.org Action Fund. "I am proud of my service in Iraq, but my job was made more difficult by the real life-or-death challenges I faced when it came to equipment and supplies that were inadequate or not fully operational. Our leaders should pay careful attention to the experiences of my peers - the first batch of 21st century veterans to have served in an all volunteer army - because they are telling us that problems exist. Today's military can only be successful if we have the support and resources necessary to fulfill our duties." Key Findings Veterans faced real challenges with equipment and supplies while in Iraq or Afghanistan. * Nearly half of all veterans (42 percent) reported that their equipment did not meet the military standard that requires a unit to be at least 90 percent operational. * Later deployments reported improvements in operational equipment: only 52 and 49 percent of veterans serving in 2003 and 2004 respectively reported their equipment was operational compared to 61 percent of those who served in 2005 and later. * Thirty-five percent of veterans said their trucks were not up-armored at all and 10 percent said the trucks were up-armored with scrap metal * One-fifth of veterans have been impacted by stop-loss regulations or extensions and the majority believes the Army and Marine Corps are overextended. * Twenty percent of respondents said their unit was extended past its original time frame. * Thirteen percent of all veterans say they were affected by stop-loss regulations, including 14 percent of National Guard and Reservists. * Overall, 63 percent of all Iraq or Afghanistan veterans believe the Army and Marine Corps are overextended at this time, including 67 percent of Army and Marine veterans and 66 percent of veterans who experienced ground combat. * When these soldiers returned home, many encountered emotional and physical health problems as well as economic hardship resulting from their service. * One in four veterans has experienced nightmares since returning, including 33 percent of Army and Marines veterans and 36 percent of combat veterans. * A fifth of all veterans (21 percent) and a quarter of Army and Marines (26 percent) and ground combat veterans (27 percent) say they have felt more stress now then before they left for war. * Among National Guard or Reserve veterans, 32 percent said their families experienced economic hardship; 25 percent feel more stress now than before the war; 32 percent experienced more extreme highs and lows; and 30 percent experienced nightmares. * Twenty six percent of all veterans have sought some service from the VA or a VA Hospital, including 33 percent of Reservists and National Guard respondents. Despite similar military experiences, Reservists do not have access to the same health care as active duty personnel. Given how many veterans have sought some sort of care or assistance, it is no surprise that veterans across the board believe National Guard and Reservists deserve access to TriCare, the medical coverage provided to active duty personnel. Seventy nine percent of all veterans agree that National Guard and Reserve veterans ought to have the same access to Tri-Care as active duty men and women, including 80 percent of Army or Marines respondents, 81 percent of combat veterans, and 83 percent of Reservists and National Guard veterans. VoteVets.org Action Fund (501c-4) was established to give voice to the 21st century veteran and patriot and to raise concerns about the state of today's military preparedness as well as the resources and support available to service men and women. VoteVets.org Action Fund supports the 21st century veteran through our advocacy and education. VoteVets.org Action Fund seeks to inform the public policy debate in order to improve the resources for and commitment to the men and women of the U.S. military - both those serving today, and those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. The poll, which included 453 respondents, was conducted by Lake Research Partners between September 6 and 19, 2006. Respondents varied by political affiliation: 47 percent of veterans in the poll identified themselves as Republicans, 17 percent Democrats, and 22 percent as Independents, while 14 percent declined to answer. For more information on VoteVets.org Action Fund and the poll, please visit www.VoteVets.org.

This group is looking to get an ad on for Super Blow. I hope they do. The more that people learn about what's happening over there, the better (and not from Fox News, or any of Bush's cronies). http://www.ifilms.tv/votevets2/VV_Because_NATL.mov http://www.ifilms.tv/votevetsweb/dlttl.html http://www.ifilms.tv/votevetsweb/burns.html

Linday Lohan grinds my gears!!! Why are you leapin' around throwing those things in my face! What do you want Lindsay Lohan!

Here's an interesting info piece on the director, the movie, and the soundtrack: http://www.phinnweb.org/links/cinema/directors/antonioni/zabriskie/ The Evil Widow Koons is even quoted:

Some visuals from "Love Scene" in the movie:

Jerry's guitar is highlighted in a section called "Love Scene". I saw this movie years ago. It was pretty interesting from what I remember. Cool visuals and great music. http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=&sql=10:50o7gjqrj6i9 Here's the soundtrack: Track listing [edit] Original 1970 tracklist 1. Pink Floyd – "Heart Beat, Pig Meat" (David Gilmour/Roger Waters/Rick Wright/Nick Mason) – 3:11 2. Kaleidoscope – "Brother Mary" (David Lindley) – 2:39 3. Grateful Dead – "Dark Star" (excerpt) (Jerry Garcia/Mickey Hart/Robert Hunter/Bill Kreutzmann/Phil Lesh/Ron "Pigpen" McKernan/Bob Weir) – 2:30 4. Pink Floyd – "Crumbling Land" (David Gilmour/Roger Waters/Rick Wright/Nick Mason) – 4:13 5. Patti Page – "Tennessee Waltz" (Pee Wee King/Redd Stewart) – 3:01 6. The Youngbloods – "Sugar Babe" (Jesse Colin Young) – 2:12 7. Jerry Garcia – "Love Scene" (Jerry Garcia) – 7:02 8. Roscoe Holcomb – "I Wish I Was a Single Girl Again" (Roscoe Holcomb/Traditional) – 1:54 9. Kaleidoscope – "Mickey's Tune" (David Lindley) – 1:40 10. John Fahey – "Dance of Death" (John Fahey) – 2:42 11. Pink Floyd – "Come in #51, Your Time Is Up" (David Gilmour/Roger Waters/Rick Wright/Nick Mason) – 5:01 [edit] Bonus disc from 1997 release 1. Jerry Garcia – "Love Scene Improvations" (Version 1) (Jerry Garcia) – 6:18 2. Jerry Garcia – "Love Scene Improvations" (Version 2) (Jerry Garcia) – 8:00 3. Jerry Garcia – "Love Scene Improvations" (Version 3) (Jerry Garcia) – 7:52 4. Jerry Garcia – "Love Scene Improvations" (Version 4) (Jerry Garcia) – 8:04 5. Pink Floyd – "Country Song" (David Gilmour/Roger Waters/Rick Wright/Nick Mason) – 4:37 6. Pink Floyd – "Unknown Song" (David Gilmour/Roger Waters/Rick Wright/Nick Mason) – 6:01 7. Pink Floyd – "Love Scene" (Version 6) (David Gilmour/Roger Waters/Rick Wright/Nick Mason) – 7:26 8. Pink Floyd – "Love Scene" (Version 4) (David Gilmour/Roger Waters/Rick Wright/Nick Mason) – 6:45

Missed the game last night ... fucking LeafsTV!!! Oh well, I'll get to watch the game tonight. I hope that they keep the intensity up and all those Leaf fans in the Big Apple come out and show their support. When the fuck is the NHL going to get rid of Bettman?!?!?!? later . . . Kanada Kev =8)

SOme folks in Calgary are happy tonight with the trade Craig Conroy scored twice against his former team Tuesday night, leading the Calgary Flames to a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. Conroy brought the capacity gathering to its feet when he knocked a rebound past Kings goalie Sean Burke just 1:30 into the second period to open the scoring. Conroy rounded out the scoring with his second goal of the night at 15:16 of the third and his eighth of the season, again to a wild ovation.

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I'll join ya for the Toronto gig ... i may have to vomit during a couple of songs, but I'll be good for the most-part (pre '86 material ) Now now now now now Later . . . Kanada Kev =8)

How about as a LEADER ... and a workout drill master ... a mentor ... an inspiration. A player who can work a team into a frenzy and kick some ass. Oh yeah, the Sens have Alfie to take care of all that stuff, right?

I think there are a lot of teams who'd love to pick up Roberts. The guy is valuable to any team that gets him.

For some great listening this Saturday tune in: KPFA GD marathon this Saturday, February 3 Posted by: "David Gans" david@trufun.com Mon Jan 29, 2007 10:50 am (PST) Reminder: the annual KPFA Grateful Dead marathon takes place this coming Saturday, February 3, from 10 am to 1 am pacific time. We'll have live music from the Waybacks, and possible surprise guests. Broadcast live on KPFA 94.1 fm in Northern California and KFCF 88.1 in Fresno CA Webcast via nugs.net, kpfa.org, and kfcf.org Featured will be unreleased music from the Grateful Dead archive (with thanks to David Lemieux); highlights from a benefit show 4/28/86 with Bob Weir and Kingfish et al; highlights from the recent "American Beauty Project" show in New York City; new music from Wake the Dead; and more. Playlist and program notes will be updated as the day progresses at http://logblog.gdhour.com Live chat room hosted by Marc Evans: http://www.gdhour.com/chat Many parties have contributed gifts for those who pledge support for KPFA, the nation's first listener-sponsored radio station. Featured premium will be Grateful Dead Live at the Cow Palace, New Year's Eve 1976, just released by Rhino Records. More information available at http://dttw.gdhour.com -- David Gans - david@trufun.com or david@gdhour.com Truth and Fun, Inc., 484 Lake Park Ave. #102, Oakland CA 94610-2730 Blog: http://logblog.gdhour.com Web site: http://www.dgans.com

I've been feeding my dogs (2 crazy pugs) Nutram since forever. http://www.nutram.com/ Any info on their testing practices? My dogs love it and has kept them healthy for many many years. Later . . . Kanada Kev =8)

Me too . But I know that you wanted to keep it OPEN! Damn, the millisecond that I saw looked pretty good

And isn't it ironic that they then deemed themselves as the "common sense revolution"! What a joke.

Some more good ones like the above. You can print them out and use 'em yourself when you stay in hotels, etc. http://www.abarnett.demon.co.uk/atheism/labels.html

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CBC got about 1.2 million watching the game on Wednesday. Over on CTV, American Idol and CSI:NY each got TWICE that number of viewers. CTV news got 1.2 million. If you'd like, I can send you an excel file with the ratings broken down for each show and on each station . Later . . . Kanada Kev =8)

Thanks for the tip. If we can do it, the wife (teacher) and I will try to make it. I saw the interview with the writer (and subject) of the movie and was very impressed.

LOL ... nope ... the one at Dundas and Winston Churchill. I'm not really a big fan of Mandarin at all, but I'll stick to the safe stuff and I'm not paying the tab . Kung Hei fat Choy