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| 01.26.06 (11:28 pm) [edit] |
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Just trying to figure out this picture thing. 
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| Self Defense! |
| 01.26.06 (10:27 pm) [edit] |
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& nbsp; &n bsp; &nb sp; &nbs p; ; & nbsp; &n bsp; &nb sp; &nbs p; ; & nbsp; &n bsp; &nb sp; &nbs p; ; & nbsp; &n bsp; &nb sp; &nbs p; ; & nbsp; Deadly force approved anywhere in the state? Wow, I better start packing in case someone deems me a personal threat. I guess Alaska truly is the last frontier. I pulled the following from the AP.
Monday, January 23, 2006
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Alaska lawmakers consider expanding deadly force as self-defense
By: MATT VOLZ - Associated Press
JUNEAU, Alaska -- Alaska lawmakers are considering expanding a state law so a person could use deadly force to protect themselves not just at home but anywhere in the state.
The bill, sponsored by Republican state Sen. Gene Therriault from North Pole, drew the support of the National Rifle Association during a hearing Thursday before a legislative committee.
"If you're walking down the street and a rapist tries to drag you into an alley, or if you're walking through a parking lot and a kidnapper tries to drag you into his van, you do not have to retreat," said Brian Judy of the NRA. "You can choose to stand your ground and fight with force."
Sen. Gretchen Guess, a Democrat from Anchorage, wondered if she would be held liable if somebody shot at her at a mall and she fired back. The answer was no.
"You can't take out your gun and shoot wildly into the crowd," Therriault said. "If, in fact, you took out the aggressor, you would be exempt from prosecution."
Deputy Attorney General Susan Parks said the state supports the concept of the bill, but it could make it more difficult to prosecute gang members, drug dealers and other criminals from prosecution if they claim self-defense in a shooting death.
"Our concern here is that this also going to protect the bad guys, because they are going to say, 'I had a right to protect myself,' even if they're up to no good," Parks said.
Parks also noted the families of innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire of a self-defense shooting may have no recourse.
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| Battle of the Beards |
| 01.23.06 (10:34 am) [edit] |
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Well, it was a battle for a quarter. Then the young Mr. Roetlisberger pulled his team away and never looked back. Boy, did I blow that prediction? And I had thought that Jake the snake had finally found his groove. Probably should have shaved. My NFL predictions have really sucked this year! If anyone is wagering based on my predictions... you are dumber than dirt! Of course, on the other hand, if you are betting against all of my picks, you are having a pretty good year!
But hey, my picks follow the same guidelines as my stock market advice. I've always had a knack for buying high and selling low. I've never quite learned how to make that profiable, but oh well.
My final NFL prediction of the year is for the Super Bowl. And here it is:
Seattle 24 - Pittsburgh 17
I know, I know, you're thinking "dude, the superbowl is always a high scoring affair. It will be like 42-36 or something."
That's a valid point, but not this year. Both teams lean heavily on their running games, and both teams have terrific defenses. Just do the math, it's gonna be low scoring. The 'hawks will be cautious in the beginning, and Big Ben is known for not taking chances. I'm sticking to my prediction. Ad I can't wait to buy me a "world champs - seattle seahawks" t-shirt. Never thought I'd see the day.
But hey, congratulations to both organizations. Both coaches lead their teams with class. Both teams deserve to be there. I think the nation will enjoy a hard fought and clean game.
The only sad part of the superbowl is it signals the end of another season. Nothing but baseball or nascar to fill the void for a few months.
Go Seahawks!
Until next time, see ya.
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| NFL Predictions |
| 01.18.06 (7:09 pm) [edit] |
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1/16/2006
O.K., its Martin Luther King day, here’s to all you federal employees who get the day off!
Forgive my surly tone, for I am still in shock over the outcome of all the NFL playoff games. I guess I have finally lost all touch with reality when it come to the talent level of various teams. Take Denver for example. They haven’t won a playoff game in six or seven years. Yet, they beat the defending world champions like Tony Stewart whooping on Jeff Gordon!
Ok, how about the Steelers? What have they accomplished this year other than sqeaking into the playoffs as a wild card? I’ll tell ya, they demoralized the Colt offense so bad that it looked like Eli was wearing Peyton’s uniform.
All in all I stand at 2-6 out of the eight game predictions I made. The first round Patriot win, and the second round Seahawk win are the only games I got right.
So, I really shouldn’t be making any more predictions until I do more research and win back some credibility. I mean, who is gonna read my predictions and have any faith in them? Only some fool who is more out of touch than me would even read my column anyway. Well…..I see you are still reading. All right then. For you total losers (but faithful readers) here are my picks.
Carolina is the one team that Seattle did not want to face. They have a great defense and their offense and special teams are unpredictable. They are also pretty streaky. That is they get on both hot streaks and cold streaks, sometimes in back to back series. Seattle does enjoy the home field advantage, which they hope to exploit more than the Bears did. I think this will be a nail biter and come down to who has the ball last, Seattle 38, Carolina 31.
The hungry Steelers travel to Denver for a mile high confrontation. I’ve only seen Denver play once this year, and it wasn’t pretty. Mike Anderson still impresses me for a guy that never played college ball. And Jake the snake may finally live up to his billing, with the best pass protection he’s ever played behind. But I’m still shaking my head over those Steelers. They seem to be rejuvenated somehow. Big Ben Roethlisberger is on his game and in tune with Ward and Randel El. Duece Staley is again a complete “no show” this season. However, Jerome is back to form, and they found a diamond in the rough with that Parker kid.
Both Denver and Pittsburgh almost choked their respective games in the fourth quarter, but I got to go with Denver. Home field advantage and a mature Jake Plummer give them a slight edge in my book. Denver 27, Pittsburgh 17.
Well, those are my picks. I’m sure that you have to agree with me. After all, if you are still reading this you have less clue than me.
Hey, don’t beat yourself up. Someboby’s got to read this stuff!
Until next time, see ya.
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