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She doesn't deserve the attention. Just one example of scores of ultra right-wing pundits on US TV who vie with each other to spout the most outrageous, retrogressive nonsense they can come up with. She is also not very good with the facts - often making stuff up. Here's the transcript from an interview she did with the CBC's Bob McKeown, when she tried to convince him, contrary to the facts, that Canadian troops participated in the Vietnam War. "Coulter: We were on Hannity and Colmes discussing the...the antiwar protestors. Canada...used to be one of our most...most loyal friends, and vice versa. Canada sent troops to Vietnam. Was Vietnam less containable, and more of a threat than Saddam?... Host: (interrupting Coulter) No, actually Canada did not send troops to Vietnam. Coulter: I don’t think that’s right. Host: Canada did not send troops to Vietnam. Coulter: (looking puzzled) Indochina? Host: No. Canada...Second World War, of course, Korea, yes... Coulter: (talking over him) I think you’re wrong. Host: Vietnam, no, took a pass on Vietnam Coulter: I think you’re wrong. Host: No. Australia was there, not Canada Coulter: I think Canada sent troops. Host: (shaking his head no) Coulter: I’ll get back to you on that. Host: OK. Voice: (haughtily) Coulter never got back to us. But for the record, like Iraq, Canada sent no troops to Vietnam."

Le Tissier. I thought James Beattie was excellent too - just as good as Lambert.

The great Marvin Gaye live at Montreux:

Ditto. His modesty was the key characteristic of the man. Quite rare these days - most individuals in his line of work are so full of themselves.

You could have written 'typically long' - that would have saved two words.

Everyone's been to school - everyone's an education expert. Everyone's played football - everyone's a footballing expert. Everyone's had a boss - everyone's a management expert. Everyone's felt anxiety - everyone's a crisis expert. Apparently ...

Good, thoughtful post. Maybe we should just all take a break for the summer. Come back on here in late-July/early August.

This board has been full this week of ultra-negative, presumptuous, and mean-spirited criticisms of the people running the Club. Much of it has not been based on any real facts; it's mostly sheer conjecture, highly-subjective impressions, and mere guesswork. Here's the chance to expunge all that negativity and to end the week on a high note. In this context, to worry about going "overboard with the thanks", just sounds like more of that negative vibe!

I see: why be über-positive, when you've got the choice to be negative.

Good luck, Rickie. Sorry to see you go. You have been a great ambassador for our club - combining success on the pitch with a down-to-earth, unassuming personality. Who could fail to admire your contribution to SFC? All the best.

Good one!

Or illiterately?

How could you kill your own family member - a pregnant woman - on a matter of "honour"? http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/pakistan-stoning-of-pregnant-woman-by-family-totally-unacceptable-pm-says-1.2657880

That was a tough set. I am an excellent speller, but only got 8 correct.

Ah, yes. The summer break - when Alpine really comes into his own!

That would make sense, eh? Who is likely to know first that he has signed with them? Them or us?

What is wrong with you people?! The Club - any club- NEVER comments in situations like this. When things are resolved (MP signs with Spurs, or he commits himself to an extended contract) then expect a comment.

"Lake Charles" by Lucinda Williams - from her superb album Car Wheels on a Gravel Road.

Some other stand-outs: A Hard Day's Night (1964), The Graduate (1967), and 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968 ). As far as composers who wrote pretty much the entire score for films go, one of the very best was Mauric Jarre, who worked often with David Lean. He has done a huge number of films, including Dr. Zhivago (1965) and Lawrence of Arabia (1962).

The Big Chill (1983) - a fairly conventional comedy-drama - had a fantastic soundtrack, chockful of Motown, soul, R&B and rock classics.

One of the very best film soundtracks was for the Jamaican film The Harder They Come (1972). The film stars Jimmy Cliff, and he is heavily featured in the soundtrack. Also included are Scotty, The Melodians, The Maytals, The Slickers, and Desmond Dekker. Fantastic collection!

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I saw Monty Python do a live show at the St. Lawrence Centre in Toronto in June, 1973. One of the highlights was Eric Idle doing the Travel Agent Sketch.

I had one about 15 years ago. Improved the sex life. Had virtually no pain and no post-procedure complications.

I think the badge is brilliant!