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Posted by brentandrews at One more -- or one fewer -- cross to bear at 13 Dec 2:12 PM:

I think it's tacky and Ray Ideus has hoiked a loogie in the face of Spokane Christians with the help of the ACLU. If I found out the police chaplain in my home was an atheist, I'd kick him all the way to the curb. Who's he praying to? Of course he's free to worship his living room carpet if he wants to, it's a free country. But he shouldn't be a chaplain, and chaplains should have been able to keep their crosses. Shame on Ray Ideus and kudos to the city for giving his lawyers pennies for fighting for his stupid cause.

Posted by toadman at One more -- or one fewer -- cross to bear at 11 Dec 9:17 AM:

Also.. this country is NOT Judeo Christian, even though the majority of deists in this country are. This countries founders expressly FORBADE adding religion to government. They did not want a theocracy. We've seen what the ideology of Theocracy can do, and it's not pretty (Afghanistan).

This country is founded on the principles of freedom, and freedom alone. We are free to be whatever religion we desire, or to have no religion whatsoever. Any addition of religious iconography to publicly paid officials, especially a police force, smacks of theocracy, and makes me cringe.

Sorry man.. I'm gonna have to disagree with you strongly about this...

Posted by toadman at One more -- or one fewer -- cross to bear at 11 Dec 9:12 AM:

Dave...chill man. The ACLU does a lot of good things regarding the protection of religious expression.

I'm not disgusted. I'm pleased. But hey, I'm an agnostic...sorry.

Posted by Politically-Correct-ACLU-SUCKS!! at One more -- or one fewer -- cross to bear at 10 Dec 8:07 PM:

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The ACLU and others are trying to remove all history of our founding. A Chaplain should minister to all...but...why remove the cross ? Is it really offensive ? Come on people. Why not leave it ? Is it just so grating that you need to remove it ?

I will not go gently into this bad night.

THE ACLU SUCKS !

PEOPLE WHO ARE OFFENDED AT CHRISTMAS TRESS AND NATIVITY SCENES.....BITE ME !

THIS COUNTRY IS JUDEO CHRISTIAN

I suppose we will have to go to court to remove such "religious" items as ethics. How about that all you pseudo intellectuals...you people who believe in nothing...except maybe your BMW.

Vitriol reigns supreme.

BRING BACK THE BADGES WITH THE CROSS

David Elton (sorry about the ALL CAPS)
Mormon/GOP

I feel very strongly that this is revisionism and secularity, disguised as "fairness"...Oh Well...
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Anybody else disgusted by all this cow manure ?
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Posted by Dave at Nothing says Christmas like the Wu-Tang Clan at 8 Dec 3:03 PM:

"its Wu mother F_cker... a Wu-Tang Mother F_cker..."

Posted by Casey at One more -- or one fewer -- cross to bear at 7 Dec 9:29 AM:

Just shoot this horse and send it to the glue factory already. Don't prolong the process.

Posted by Casey at The Falls will stop flowing at 6 Dec 6:01 PM:

Well nuts! I think toadman summed it up with; "Well, that sucks."

I mean, I'm glad you are going back to doing what you enjoy Shawn, but for the rest of us it's simply snafu.

Well, you may as well shoot this horse and send it to the glue factory.

Posted by Casey at Huckleberries Best of the INorthwest Online -- 11/4/07 at 6 Dec 5:40 PM:

So just to make sure I understand, it is okay to set up a tent city if it’s for an important social cause like buying tickets to a college basketball game, but not if you have no home?

Is this a joke?

Posted by Casey at Nothing says Christmas like the Wu-Tang Clan at 6 Dec 5:37 PM:

...guess not...

Posted by Casey at Anybody want to try this here? at 6 Dec 5:35 PM:

I'm sad to say I think Vandals and jerks would make it impossible.

Posted by Casey at Lender targeted older homeowners at 6 Dec 5:31 PM:

Caveat emptor.

Posted by Casey at Should death penalty be out after Duncan plea? at 6 Dec 5:27 PM:

...never mind, I've got one we can use.

Posted by Casey at Know-it-all diagnoses newsletter situation from Ohio at 6 Dec 5:25 PM:

Sorry green libertarian, that should have read ‘Sudan’ not ‘Darfur,’ which is where you will find self-appointed defenders of Islam who are in the streets with machetes calling for the death of the school teacher who made the mistake of allowing the children in her class to name the class mascot (a stuffed teddy-bear) ‘Mohammed.’

What that has to do with this situation is simply to serve to compare and contrast, in the hope of providing perspective for the shrill on both sides of the issue.

Posted by Elle at One more -- or one fewer -- cross to bear at 6 Dec 4:19 PM:

Yes, it makes sense. It should never have required a suit. A cross on a badge implies an endorsement of christianity. Last time I read the Bill of Rights, the First Amendment still contained that clause about separation of church and state.

Posted by Suki Shanti at One more -- or one fewer -- cross to bear at 6 Dec 3:10 PM:

Yes, it absolutely makes sense.

Posted by green libertarian at Know-it-all diagnoses newsletter situation from Ohio at 5 Dec 9:15 PM:

And Darfur has exactly WHAT to do with this, Casey?

Posted by toadman at One more -- or one fewer -- cross to bear at 5 Dec 2:06 PM:

Question: Does the removal of the cross make sense to you or offend you?

Nah...I'm ok with it...I'm ok with it either way actually...

Posted by Casey at Unsolicited advice from The Falls at 5 Dec 1:55 PM:

…”Or maybe you should follow him some more. And extract some more promises. And if you just keep repeating, in a voice that approaches ever-nearer to a shriek, how he's going to ruin his life and break his poor mother's heart, he should eventually see the light and do what you say.”…

Working through some issues there Shawn?

Posted by Casey at Know-it-all diagnoses newsletter situation from Ohio at 5 Dec 1:52 PM:

Can you say 'Darfur' boys and girls?

Posted by green libertarian at The Falls will stop flowing at 5 Dec 1:17 PM:

What a shame.

RIP, The Falls.

We hardly knew ye.

Posted by garyc at The Falls will stop flowing at 5 Dec 12:17 PM:

Shawn,

This was a terrific blog. A must-read for me each day. Since you are a "we", does this mean the paper is gaining more than one reporter?

Posted by rebeccan at The Falls will stop flowing at 5 Dec 10:10 AM:

Shawn,
I loved this blog and your column and thanks for having the courage to experiment. Looking forward to your writing in the paper again, though. Anything you do, you'll do well, as is your style.

Posted by Adzuki at The Falls will stop flowing at 5 Dec 10:03 AM:

Shawn,

this was great while it lasted. You made this an intelligent, interesting place. Sorry to see it end. But happy to see there'll be one more reporter out there doing what newspapers ought to be doing: actual news.

Posted by toadman at The Falls will stop flowing at 5 Dec 9:50 AM:

Well, that sucks.

I'd volunteer to do it, for free, if I had more free time...(oh, and could have an office in that pointy up spire in the Review building...). Actually, if I was granted that wish, I'd probably FIND time to do it.

Oh well. I don't think the effort was wasted Shawn. I look forward to sitting down to coffee with you someday still.

Posted by thomg at A Butte-style sendoff for Evel at 5 Dec 9:09 AM:

A bender in Butte is risking your life!

Posted by thomg at The Falls will stop flowing at 5 Dec 9:07 AM:

Too bad when online is the direction the SR should be moving. But like anything else, it's all about the dollars.

Posted by raymond pert at The Falls will stop flowing at 5 Dec 8:54 AM:

Down here in Eugene, OR, I look for all the ways I can to keep abreast with what's happening in Spokane. I've thoroughly enjoyed The Falls. I was dismayed when I read S.Smith's memo and learned that The Falls is done.

Good luck with your beat and thanks for your good work at this site.

Posted by shawn at Spokane ranks high on list of drunken cities at 5 Dec 8:16 AM:

hi,

yeah, it's true. the editors just feel that we need me covering the news more than trying this experiment, and I can't disagree.

it would have been nice to see how this could have developed over time. i appreciate folks like you and the toadman, who've kept me from feeling too lonely here.

shawn

Posted by ValleyWatch at Spokane ranks high on list of drunken cities at 5 Dec 7:27 AM:

Sorry Shawn but what I am about to say is TOTALLY off topic. I just read Steve's "reorganization post" and I was shocked to see that the Falls if going to end... IS THIS TRUE ??

Posted by toadman at Spokane ranks high on list of drunken cities at 4 Dec 4:39 PM:

We're a little suspicious of these rankings. For one thing, we've been to Billings, and maybe it was just us, but it seemed a lot drunker there than it does here.

Oh, I dunno.. I feel drunk most of the time when I arrive back in Spokane from somewhere else...

Posted by brentandrews at A Butte-style sendoff for Evel at 4 Dec 1:05 PM:

A bender in Butte sounds very good. Maybe a cathouse tour, too. RIP, Evel.

Posted by Taryn Hecker at Anybody want to try this here? at 4 Dec 11:14 AM:

Vandals and jerks would make it impossible.

Posted by Ken Paulman at Anybody want to try this here? at 4 Dec 10:37 AM:

Isn't/wasn't there a free book box at Aunties? Or am I thinking of somewhere else?

Posted by Ken Paulman at When Rudolph earned his bones at 4 Dec 9:51 AM:

It's been around for a while, but this is my favorite holiday mashup of all time:

Posted by Bob at When Rudolph earned his bones at 4 Dec 9:25 AM:

Charlie Browns Christmas
Taxi Driver

Posted by Elton Research International-GOP at The Falls declares a national day of mourning at 4 Dec 1:40 AM:

I have a few stories about my Saab 900 STC

Super-Charged Turbo (goes up to 151 mph)

However....after "a few" speeding tickets...maybe that should be a "Private Story" (-:

Let's just say I love to zooooom thru the gorge at a "slightly" quick pace....hehehehe......just a tad quick, that's all (-:

David Elton

Posted by Whippersnapper at The Falls declares a national day of mourning at 3 Dec 10:53 PM:

I lived far from Idaho when he planned the Snake River jump, but as a kid I remember the hysteria that was everywhere. On the day of the jump, we were hungry for news. We were asking each other: Did he make it? Did he survive? How could a motorcycle jump a canyon?

Posted by Whippersnapper at Know-it-all diagnoses newsletter situation from Ohio at 3 Dec 10:49 PM:

Just be glad that these self-appointed defenders of Christianity aren't in the streets with machetes calling for the death of the school secretary who made this typo.

Posted by Whippersnapper at Just catching a little break at 3 Dec 10:45 PM:

You can mail order almost anything these days...

Posted by Whippersnapper at Lender targeted older homeowners at 3 Dec 10:44 PM:

Where does the lender's responsibility end and the borrower's begin? What responsibility does the lender have if a borrower wants the money? Should the lender say "you can get this loan, but you shouldn't"?

Posted by Elton Research International GOP at Find a home for Tent City III at 3 Dec 4:39 PM:

How about the United Methodist building....

Where Dr Olsen and I feed the homeless in the early morning ?

Why NOT ?

David Elton

(it is large warm and empty)

Posted by Bent at Find a home for Tent City III at 3 Dec 4:36 PM:

Hey Shawn, here is an interesting by the numebrs link for you.

Posted by Zac at Find a home for Tent City III at 3 Dec 4:01 PM:

How about the old EWU building downtown? Ha--

Posted by toadman at It really is red at 3 Dec 2:27 PM:

Then of course, there's a lot of red in this version of Rudolf (caution, language and violence):

Posted by toadman at Know-it-all diagnoses newsletter situation from Ohio at 3 Dec 12:27 PM:

Question: Shouldn't school teachers leave Jesus at the school house door?

Yes. They should. Leave the Jesus teaching for the Sunday school teachers, not the grade school teachers.

Posted by Zac at Unsolicited advice from The Falls at 3 Dec 10:30 AM:

Oh yes. Start screaming---ready---go!

Posted by Casey at Should death penalty be out after Duncan plea? at 3 Dec 9:38 AM:

Nope, now get a rope...

Posted by Casey at What if there were a Tent City III? at 3 Dec 9:31 AM:

‘It was IGNORANT to create the Tent City without concern for the safety of the residents already in the neighborhood.’

Speaking strictly for my self, I would far rather be accused of being ignorant for trying to be a part of the solution than have to explain to Jesus why I left him out in the cold and wouldn’t even allow him to pitch a tent in the snow.

Perhaps you are correct Tyrone, perhaps it would have been better to have done nothing than to have been so ignorant as to try to offer a helping hand and bring attention to the plight of the homeless in Spokane. Perhaps, but I doubt it.

Posted by Tyrone on Napa (from Virginia) at What if there were a Tent City III? at 2 Dec 8:25 AM:

One More Thing: THERE IS NO PROTEST THAT IS WORTH THE CAUSE WHEN IT BRINGS A LEVEL III SEX OFFENDER WITHIN A SCHOOL ZONE!!!! I understand that this was not the issue at hand - however, it was a VERY CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER with the creation of the camp so close to the Stevens School, connected with the timing of the Closure of the Otis Hotel. It was IGNORANT to create the Tent City without concern for the safety of the residents already in the neighborhood. By bringing into a community not only an unusual situation, but one of potential danger to a child, is not HELPFUL to the homeless cause at all. I am very aware as to why the landowner gave the property up, and respect the right and decision to do it - but the result in the long run has been more negative than positive - at least in this case.

Posted by Tyrone on Napa (from Virginia) at What if there were a Tent City III? at 2 Dec 8:17 AM:

There are actually plenty of locations available within the city limits for a campground of some sort and that sounds like a GREAT idea - but who wants to pay for it, eh? Let's talk for real, Spokane - you couldn't have the balls to pony up some change for your Police Dept (crime check)or for even your OWN CHILDREN!!(school bond) so you think 'm gonna believe you'll pay for a homeless campground now? Everyone talks, but nobody walks in this town.... But I digress.

Posted by Casey at College grades on a slow, upward creep at 1 Dec 12:27 PM:

Gee, I wonder what caused that dip in grades in the 1960s? Also, is it really a surprise that grades have improved since that decade?

Posted by Casey at More like Washington's Don Knotts at 1 Dec 12:25 PM:

Shouldn't his two minions in the background be wearing all white?

Posted by Elton Research International GOP at Frederick the snow man... at 1 Dec 5:10 AM:

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Because of the extreme coldness required for a snowman...the name would have to be......and please keep in mind that a great deal of time and effort went into this. I mean 23 focus groups and a hundred grand in R & D.......The perfect name for a snowMAN....is......

HILLARY

(-:

Sorry...it had to be said .... hehehehe LOL

OK....cheap shot ? Nahhhh

David Elton
G-O-Peeeee (-:
Mean "Sprited" (as in Jack Daniels)
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Posted by Dave Bellamy at Who wears short shorts? at 30 Nov 11:01 PM:

I shot these highlites in 1981 and have wanted to make a video out of them for awhile now. I love the enthusiasm of the Spokane crowd...we were all excited to have Gus Williams back. I had just been hired at KXLY as the weekend news photog KXLY after my summer intership...I kept pinching myself...and they're paying me to do this. More classic 80's clip go to www.youtube.com/bellamyvideo

Posted by Casey at These lights are killing my eyes at 30 Nov 9:39 PM:

One, a robot may not injure a human being, or through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm;
Two, a robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law;
Three, a robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Laws… Now get in the dental chair and stop whining robot!

Posted by Casey at What if there were a Tent City III? at 30 Nov 9:29 PM:

Additionally, the empty buildings could be used as ‘warming centers’ when the temp. drops to low.

Posted by Casey at Statistical cage match: Spokane takes on Akron at 30 Nov 9:26 PM:

I wonder what the tax burden comparison would look like?

Posted by jojo at These lights are killing my eyes at 30 Nov 3:15 PM:

After another blind date gone awry, Tim realized that gone were the days when he could rely on a firm handshake and a megawatt smile.

Posted by toadman at College grades on a slow, upward creep at 30 Nov 2:32 PM:

I wonder if this actually means that Prof's are getting more and more lenient?

Posted by toadman at The Falls declares a national day of mourning at 30 Nov 2:11 PM:

Question: What are your Evel Knievel stories?

I don't really have any stories...just an urban legend about him that I think needs clearing up.

Back in the day, people used to say "You know, Evel Knieval has broken ever bone in his body at least once."

In retrospect (and since I'm no longer a 10 year old boy) I'm thinking this has to be impossible. Anyone else?

Posted by toadman at These lights are killing my eyes at 30 Nov 1:58 PM:

Tim Eyman takes off the Vader helmet revealing his true nature.

Posted by shawn at Seattle tries to force reporters to hand over sources at 30 Nov 12:11 PM:

I thought the shield law would do so, but that may be an incorrect assumption on my part...

Posted by ValleyWatch at Seattle tries to force reporters to hand over sources at 30 Nov 12:04 PM:

Does the shield law protect reporter's sources in a civil action ?

Something smells fishy. Usually a corruption ring like that doesnt stop or begin at the patrol level - I hope the city looses this one.

I read the articles on Powers and he had been under investigation for 4 years, and didnt even know it.

Back in the late 60's early 70's there was a large corruption ring broken up. Patrol was making up to 600.00 + extra per month for extra security or favors.

Posted by Dan H. at What if there were a Tent City III? at 30 Nov 11:04 AM:

The fairgrounds is actually a good idea. It has cooking facilities... restrooms and showers... shelter... convenient bus stops.
The winter events out there are things like gun shows, the Christmas Bureau (which could be of service to many tent city residents) and flat-track racing, which use only a portion of the facilities. Even a big event like the boat show (in February) leaves some buildings empty.
The nearest schools are on the opposite side of Interstate 90.

Posted by toadman at Stupid Questions: What you think about winter says a lot about you at 30 Nov 11:00 AM:

I consider them to be normal...so far. I've only lived here since '03 though.

Posted by ValleyWatch at A few questions at the top of the morning at 30 Nov 10:57 AM:

Happy Birthday Mark Twain !

Advertisements contain the only truths to be relied on in a newspaper.
~ Mark Twain

Posted by Dan H. at Stupid Questions: What you think about winter says a lot about you at 30 Nov 10:51 AM:

My kids (a sixth-grader and a freshman) would say our winters are too mild. They're frustrated that in their entire school careers there's never been a "snow day" in which West Valley schools were cancelled.
Meanwhile, their Western Washington cousins get to stay home whenever there's a skiff of snow.
Of course, the weather really isn't the problem. Folks in this neck of the woods are just made of hardier stock.

Posted by Casey at What if there were a Tent City III? at 30 Nov 10:35 AM:

‘Question: Is there anywhere in town you think it would be OK to have a tent city? Just as a bare-minimum allowance for people without a place to stay – those of us with homes magnanimously allowing them a spot to pitch a tent in the freezing cold?’

What’s wrong with Playfair or a corner of the fairgrounds?

Follow-up: Yeah, we know there could be problems. And we don't want it in our front yard. And there is no way in a thousand years that this would ever happen here. But what if Spokane got all San Francisco and created an official camp site somewhere? Is there anywhere such a thing would be practical? Would it be a good idea if there were?

‘As you do unto these, you do also unto me’

Posted by Casey at Stupid Questions: What you think about winter says a lot about you at 30 Nov 10:32 AM:

I find them to by cyclical.

Posted by Casey at The new mayor takes office at 30 Nov 10:31 AM:

Ah, the fine art of saying nothing.

Posted by toadman at The new mayor takes office at 30 Nov 9:50 AM:

She's a nice looking older lady...and her voice makes me warm and sleeeeeeeeeeepy like a drug.............yes mary, whatever you say, mary......zzzzzzzzzzzz

Posted by toadman at A few questions at the top of the morning at 30 Nov 9:46 AM:

1) Are you relieved that the Legislature's got that tax cap back in place? Or did they not go far enough for you?

All I know about the tax cap is that it doesn't match my coat.

2)Do you have “rock skis”? Or do you just put your regular skis at risk in the early season?

I have invisible skis. Can someone help me find them?

3)Wouldn't a war on Christmas look something a little more like “Babes in Toyland”?

I don't think we should invade Christmas unless there's a good exit strategy.

4) What's your favorite Mark Twain book?

The one with that guy.. you know.. or maybe it was a foul mouthed kid... I'll get back to you when this damn fence someone tricked me into painting is done.. sheesh...

Posted by Casey at A few questions at the top of the morning at 30 Nov 9:12 AM:

1) Are you relieved that the Legislature's got that tax cap back in place? Or did they not go far enough for you? I’m waiting for the Supreme court to tell me what I think.

2)Do you have “rock skis”? Or do you just put your regular skis at risk in the early season? I have the same kind of luck skiing as Sonny Bono, so I don’t ski.

3)Wouldn't a war on Christmas look something a little more like “Babes in Toyland”? No, you are right, there is no ‘war on Christmas’, it’s all due to conservative plants…oh wait, that’s the YouTube/CNN debate. My mistake.

4) What's your favorite Mark Twain book? The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Posted by Casey at Yes, Mayor Nickels, they do at 30 Nov 8:59 AM:

Great, now I have to explain to a 10 year old that, no, Santa and his reindeer aren’t going to drown. Gee, thanks for that Mayor Nickels! Just so I can be ready, would you mind letting me know when you are going to tell the kiddies that Santa doesn’t exist so I can be prepared for that conversation too Mayor Grinch?

Posted by ValleyWatch at The new mayor takes office at 30 Nov 8:35 AM:

uhhh If I am part of the 100 Bazillion can I cut to the front of the line because I have a weak bladder.

Posted by Casey at A few questions at the top of the morning at 29 Nov 9:26 PM:

1) Have you gotten a flu shot yet? No and I’m not going to.

2) What can schools do to prevent kids from swearing? Isn’t that their parent’s job?

3) How important is it for schools to try to prevent kids from swearing? Isn’t that their parent’s job?

4) How much swearing did you do as a high school kid? Not much, I was afraid my parents would find out and beat me.

5) Don't you just hate looking at a really slushy winter scene, knowing it's going to turn into crusty ridges of ice everywhere? Whatever you say, just don’t tell my parents I was swearing! They say that at my age, it isn’t child abuse any longer it’s just simple assault and they don’t mind doing the weekend.

Posted by Casey at A song before the fighting at 29 Nov 7:22 PM:

Yes I watched it.
My impression was that;
General Kerr; who works for Hillary
Yasmin from Hunstville; a former CAIR intern
Adam Florzak; who worked for Dick Durbin
Mark Strauss; who participated in the CNN/Youtube Democratic presidential debate is actually a Richardson supporter and himself said, “"CNN didn't just "pick the questions." They identified contributors and in some cases worked with them to shape the video.”
Ted Faturos; who is a former intern for Democrat Congresswoman Jane Harman
David McMillan, a John Edwards supporter
“Journey”; who posted immediately after the debate in an Edwards ‘08 t-shirt
David Cercone; an Obama supporter and
LeeAnn Anderson; an Edwards activist and United Steelworkers union activist
…all of whom were posing as undecided Republican voters, clearly shows the CNN agenda.

Posted by ValleyWatch at Statistical cage match: Spokane takes on Akron at 29 Nov 6:46 PM:

I was thinking the same thing Gary. I was thinking "wow, that is a high number of irresponsible drug addicted parents - even at Spokane Standards.

Posted by garyc at Statistical cage match: Spokane takes on Akron at 29 Nov 4:16 PM:

I wonder if the grandparents' stat means "on occasion."

Then again, I've recently run into a number of grandparents being the main guardian because of drug use in their children.

Posted by toadman at Statistical cage match: Spokane takes on Akron at 29 Nov 2:28 PM:

I'm sorry.. "The Rubber City?" oh boy..

must...not...mock...

Posted by ValleyWatch at Statistical cage match: Spokane takes on Akron at 29 Nov 2:20 PM:

I find that statistics of Grandparents caring for grandchildren to be staggering in both states.

Posted by raymond pert at Who wears short shorts? at 29 Nov 2:08 PM:

Easy mistake to make, but it's Gus Williams.

I loved this clip mainly to watch the Supersonics ball movement.

Sitka fires a great pass to Williams off the opening tip.

The Sitka behind the back pass from the low post on the give and go is classic.

Sitka could also move without the ball. Look at the great pass he gets from Williams and the way he finishes.

I also thoroughly enjoyed the jumper Fred Brown hits. He looks so unathletic, but could he ever shoot and the shot he makes in this clip is a classic.

It is hard to imagine an NBA team in 2007 starting players like Wally Walker or Bill Hatzlik. But the Sonics did in this exhibition. I'd forgotten all about Hatzlik.

I'd also forgotten about James Bailey who has a strong dunk in this footage.

Thanks for posting this. It was really fun.

Posted by toadman at The Interview: Inquiring minds want to know at 29 Nov 2:00 PM:

1) What was it in your childhood, do you think, that set you on this sorry course in life?

I blame Doritos and Starblazers after school every day...oh, and the 80s.

2) At what point, during the creation of your masterpiece, were you assailed by doubts that you could even go on? And how did you overcome them?

I haven't made my masterpiece yet.. when I get around to it.. I'll plan for this event though, by buying a lot of chocolate and vodka. That should help.

3) What was the name of your childhood sled?

I grew up in Texas, so on the rare occasions when it DID snow, it was called "cardboard box flattened out." It only needed to last one day anyway...I mean, really.

4) What would you rate 2007 (so far) on a scale of 1-10? Why?

I'd give it an 8 if I cared that much...is it still 2007?

5) Who's the most famous person in your family tree?

Minnie Dalton. Sister of the famed Dalton Gang of murderers and thieves. Yeah.. that's my people.

Posted by toadman at And there's a moratorium on Hawaii... at 29 Nov 11:10 AM:

I'd go home. I'm sleepy. It's also where my fireplace and all my books are. It's where my wife and kids are. Yeah...I'd go home. Been to Hawaii..not all it's cracked up to be, in my opinion. Overpriced and pretentious. Too many "beautiful people," which I'm definitely NOT.

Besides. I like the cold. Kills allergens. The longer it stays below freezing, the better I feel.

Posted by Dan H. at And there's a moratorium on Hawaii... at 29 Nov 10:47 AM:

The kitchen. Brownies just came out of the oven.

Posted by lala at Love will find a way at 29 Nov 9:06 AM:

ah tulip rose your are so nice

Posted by toadman at A few questions at the top of the morning at 29 Nov 8:57 AM:

1) Have you gotten a flu shot yet?

Not yet. But our seven month old has.

2) What can schools do to prevent kids from swearing?

Force them all to live in bubbles. Or...increase their vocabularies so they don't have to take shortcuts like cursing....stupid little b@$tard kids. What f^!ck#rs! Sheesh.

3) How important is it for schools to try to prevent kids from swearing?

F^!ck if I know.

4) How much swearing did you do as a high school kid?

I once swore that I saw a UFO. But I only did it to seem cool to the other third graders. It worked.

5) Don't you just hate looking at a really slushy winter scene, knowing it's going to turn into crusty ridges of ice everywhere?

It actually makes things more interesting to look at, in my opinion. Breaks the monotony of beauty, don't you think?

Seriously though, why complain about it? What good will it do? It's gonna happen anyway, what with cars spewing out exhaust that blackens the snow. Think about what it might look like in the future, when the world has run out of oil and vehicles burn clean fuel. We might opine for the past.

"Don't you just hate looking at a really slushy scene? Don't you long for the black road ridges of the past? I hate white slushiness, don't you?"

Still...what's the point in complaining? It's weather. It's snow. It's precipitation. Get over it. It happens. Now just go out and deal with it head on.

Posted by shawn at It's OK with us if Floyd didn't hang out with the team at 29 Nov 6:53 AM:

hey addy,

well, I guess all the adoration you're talking about is part of my problem. I think a college president has better things to do than travel with the football team -- and part of that feeling is based on my overall sense that the priority afforded football is way out of wack...

shawn

Posted by Casey at This just in: Bible thief tempts fate at 29 Nov 6:45 AM:

sad

Posted by Elton Research.com (David) GOP at Stupid Questions elicits some driving tips at 28 Nov 9:29 PM:

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The key is NOT driving in Utah (-:

I will never forget my first quarter as a freshman at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. NOW...keep in mind....I am a Mormon(LDS). Therefore, I can say this with utter and total objectivity....

Utah drivers are the worst on the Planet...and the most rude and arrogant drivers...anywhere....including Europe. Later on, after serving a Mormon mission in Spain, I returned to BYU to study Russian/Chess/Communications.....SHEEEEESH. My fellow Mormons are sooooo impatient. Last night I saw Spokanes best leader....who is a Mormon.

--- Ozzie Knezovich, our sheriff. (LDS/Mormon)---

We were watching Steve Corker being sworn in at the city council chambers. He is so cool. Ron Wells was there as well. In another life I would love to be Ron Wells. His architecture is so darn visionary and beautiful. Talk about talent. That "Steamplant" is a true work of artistry.

Key to safe driving ? Les Schwab tires and patience !

David Elton

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Posted by Addy Hatch at It's OK with us if Floyd didn't hang out with the team at 28 Nov 5:38 PM:

Don't you think you're being a little hard on Alex, Shawn? After all, college athletes -- especially in a marquee conference like the Pac 10 -- are slobbered over in the recruiting process, then they spend the next five years being treated like campus royalty. At the end of all that some of them go on to become celebrities and millionaires.

And I'm sure it's not lost on them how much the college's fortunes rise and fall on their performances.

It doesn't strike me as too outrageous that Brink might expect some enthusiasm for the program from Floyd.

Posted by PDX Pup at When does a horrible mistake become a crime? at 28 Nov 4:49 PM:

Such is the case in this particularly disturbing account in Illinois. Who pays for a suicide that was provoked by a fake person?

Posted by Casey at Stupid Questions elicits some driving tips at 28 Nov 3:47 PM:

The solution is the same as it is every year;

Winterize your vehicle
Clear your windows and lights completely before leaving
Leave early
Take time starting and stopping
Leave extra room between you and the next person
Pay attention (or put another way, get the heck off the cell-phone and drive!)
Always try to leave yourself an escape route
Be a polite driver, you never know, it might be contagious…or it might just save your life if you encounter a driver with road-rage

Posted by Casey at Winter shows up all at once at 28 Nov 3:41 PM:

Toadman and Ken have effectively covered this topic, other than to say that the solution is also the same as it is every year;

Posted by Casey at Ready to go home at 28 Nov 3:28 PM:

And YOU call US beasts!

Posted by Casey at When does a horrible mistake become a crime? at 28 Nov 3:25 PM:

I pray for the families in these tragedies.

Posted by Elton Research International LLP at Big Blog: Rossi's gathering a little support online at 28 Nov 2:28 PM:

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YES...IT DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Not huge...but it does matter

David Elton
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Posted by Casey at A few questions at the top of the morning at 28 Nov 1:57 PM:

‘The Legislature may make it possible for low-income families to put off paying a quarter of their property taxes until a home is sold. How does that sound to you?’

Sounds like another entitlement to me.

Posted by Casey at Watch where you're going at 28 Nov 1:54 PM:

No cut line, just a beautiful photo...

Posted by Casey at Youth crusader fights age restrictions at 28 Nov 1:52 PM:

If you are old enough to fight and die for your country, shouldn’t you be able to have a drink in it?

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