Roy Horn (of Sigfried and Roy, the guy who got attacked by his white tiger) “knew what he was doing” also.

This Ozzie jerk has made a career annoying animals. I just hope one of them take him out before his kid gets eaten.

Scott

I have the Four Basic Food Groups in my ‘fridge:

Fast
Frozen
Junk
Spoiled

Cheers,

Scott

A lot of people certainly liked Pirates….. just not me.

Of the pictures I have seen this year (and I have not seeen as many as I would like) “School of Rock” is pretty good.

Scott

I am an early riser and I wake up hungry. A big breakfast is the best way for me to start the day.

A traditional US breakfast (eggs, bacon/suasage, fired potatos, toast/pancakes, OJ and coffee) is a good start for the day. But I must say that the Brits and the Dutch do know how to lay out a good spread in the morning.

But for a real eye opener, there is nothing like a Mexican Breakfast (eggs, meat/sausage, rice and beans, tortillas) served with five alarm salsa.

My favorite Mexican breakfast is Macha con Huevos, Pico de Gallo y Tortillas de Maise. It is enough to wake the dead and cure the lame.

Scott

The same mountains that were on fire a couple of weeks ago are currently getting a dump of snow right now in Southern California. The ski resorts in those areas are up and running at the earliest calendar date in memory.

Living in Los Angeles we get the best of all worlds: Warm winters with lots of sunshine and pretty good skiing within 100 miles. OK, our resorts will not make anyone forget classic European destinations. But you can go surfing in the morning and skiing in the afternoon.

Scott

Originally posted by plawolf
cbstd:

“China invaded Japan centuries ago through Korea,”

and in which paralle universe did this happen in?:rolleyes:

This was the first website to come up on a Google search:

http://www.emory.edu/COLLEGE/CULPEPER/RAVINA/PROJECT/Maps/Mongols/Mongolinvasion8.html

NK is not really an offensive threat, they do not have the reserves or economic resources to sustain warfare for enough time to overwhelm SK.

NK’s nuclear program is partially self-defensive, partially a “protection racket” designed to intimidate Japan and South Korea into provide more charity to keep the creaky wheels (barely) turning in NK.

The Korean Pennisula is the historical route into and out of the Asian mainland. China invaded Japan centuries ago through Korea, and Japan returned the favor in the 1930’s. NK serves as a “stopper” to keep the Western Forces out of China/USSR and SK serves the same purpose to keep China/USSR out of Japan.

Realistically, NK is not in any position to project power beyond their own border. If they can rattle a nuclear saber loud enough, maybe they can squeeze some more cash out of her neighbors.

Scott

The carrier landing aboard the USS Ranger in a C-2 was memorable. Standing on stage with U2 in concert was OK. Standing at the top of the Golden Gate Birdge was scenic.
Drinking with Noel and Liam was cool.

Number 1- My son beating cancer.

Scott