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Problem is, we can't. We are too dependant on foreign oil. If we developed a locally produced, reliable energy source, then we could follow a more isolationist policy, which would be a good thing. Till then, we are forced to be in all of these situations.

Wrong a$$clown, they never should have let Pat Williams go. Oh but that was your butt buddy so thats OK.

\ Cue NFL films voice... Its 3rd and goal for Miami at the Buffalo 4 yard line, up by 5 with 2:45 left in the game. This may seal it for the Dolphins. Harrington to the line, takes the snap, fakes to the fullback, pitches to Sammy Morris heading left, Morris is looking to throw, he throws for Chamber in the end zone, and the ball is intercepted by Nate Clements. He's at the Buffalo 20, 25, 30, 35 he...could...go...all..the...way!! Clements to the Miami 20, 10, touchdown Buffalo! What were they thinking calling a fake sweep halfback option on 3rd and goal, when simply a FG would have just about iced the game for Miami. Saban looks like he's ready to explode. The Buffalo fans are actually laughing at the Dolphins.

LOL, nice!!

Care to elaborate?

It was. It is now in my fridge. And yes, its plugged in. Since I have no cellar, is that the best place to store this?

Nice. Lets enjoy!

Great question. It does make you think a bit, are the "core" values that this country was founded upon still in existence today. I believe that one of America's core values is rugged individualism, and forgive my use of cliches here. America has always been about a "can do" attitude and on relying on individual achievement. Whether it be Manifest Destiny, putting a man on the moon or exposing communism, America has relied on the individual to get it done. Anything that can be dreamed, can be done. Also, any individual, regardless of birth, could become wealthy and a national leader, through vision and hard work. I think the above still holds true today. Someone mentioned greed. And I'll quote Gordon Geckko here... "The point is, ladies and gentleman, that 'greed' -- for lack of a better word -- is good. Greed is right. Greed works. Greed clarifies, cuts through, and captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit. Greed, in all of its forms -- greed for life, for money, for love, knowledge -- has marked the upward surge of mankind. And greed -- you mark my words -- will not only save Teldar Paper, but that other malfunctioning corporation called the USA." In a sense, he was dead on, and reflects a fundamental American core value to continually improve ourselves and our lives. Each generation takes the torch and tries to better the previous generation's accomplishments, and their respective status in life. Still, the root cause of much of the anti-Americanism today is US foreign policy with regard to oil. The US realized in the early 70s that we needed it and couldn't live without it. Hence, most US foreign policy since then has been about oil. If we can develop a reliable alternative energy source that can be locally produced and mass marketed, you would see a radical shift in US foreign policy and in stemming the anti Americanism that is rampant at this time. This may be a bit rambling, but I hope I've answered a bit of your question.

I checked it out again and I have to say I was wrong on the year. It is 1976, Vintage. Sorry about the confusion. I will take a pic of the label and post it soon (if I can). Edit: I believe it looks like this (will double check when I get home).. http://www.winehouse.com.au/ShowWines.asp?pID=17315

How did Preston hold up in the protection along with Pennington? If Pennington is an answer, does it appear that Preston could be a long time solution at RG?

To this list, I'd add Terdell Sands.

Tenny, you can say none of your damn business and I won't be offended. And I ask out of curiosity not to pick a fight. But considering your distinguished service record, why would you not be excited about USMC's service?

Sure, I can do that. I have no idea how it was stored all those years. Just that it was in the fridge in the apartment. Now, its in my fridge.

The NY Post printed it.

So as a side business, I am part of a group that buys, fixes up and resells NYC properties. After closing on an apartment in Brooklyn, I head over to meet the rest of the group and start laying our plans for renovation. I open the fridge and there's a bottle in it...1974 Dom Perignon. Now, I know that champagne is drinkable right away after bottling, and that this has *probably* lost some of its carbonation. But my question is if this is still drinkable? Or possibly worth anything? Thanks.

Humorous war story time.....c'mon I need a laugh today.

Butler/Smith Article Enjoy the read. Many Buffalo references.

From... http://www.thevintageportsite.com/ 1983 An exceptional Vintage, with outstanding, powerful wines, but unjustly overshadowed by the 1985s and the 1977's before them. As a result these wines are very good value at auction. Declared by most houses. DRINKING STATUS Still showing tremendous depth of colour, the best are just beginning to show their true pedigree. These wines have plenty of time ahead and should develop into a first class vintage year. TASTING NOTES These are very muscular wines with a great capacity for ageing. The fruit is very evident in these wines today, well balanced and they will be ideal from 2003 onwards. They are often compared to the 1966s. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS A cold and dry winter was followed by a very wet spring. This harmed the flowering, a moderate summer did not help, with the variable weather leading to the vines being about a month behind normal. All was saved with a glorious September, turning what had seemed like being a very poor vintage into an excellent one. VINIFICATION The vintage took place under perfect weather conditions, though due to the heat the fermentations were hard to control. From the start the growers could tell that excellent wines were being made. WINEMAKER'S COMMENTS 'No rain for weeks and very cold. We were surprised to wake up on the morning of the 11th to find it snowing and the ground covered with a light fall, it had not snowed at Bomfim for 12 years.' James R Symington, 9-11 February 1983 'Just when it seemed summer had at last arrived - 32 C on saturday - heavy rain fell on sunday 5th and during the night.....Vines here flowering and good, hot dry weather badky required' 3-6 June 1983 'Few "coloured" bunches even here at Bomfim, and development continues some three weeks or more behind normal for this time of year. 1983 will certainly be a very late vintage.' 28 July - 8 August 1983 'As foreseen, a very late starting vintage. Quantity will be down everywhere, quality uneven tho' this present hot, fine September weather will have been of great help to the general backwardness of all areas in the Douro.' 19-21 September 1983 'Sugar graduations in the Upper Douro were on average at least 1.5 degrees higher than last year....our own impression is that certainly above-average wines have been made throughout the Upper Douro and we are sure that some will prove to be outstanding....the fresh nose of the fermenting musts was most noticeable and reminded one to the similar lovely fermenting nose of the 1977s and 1980s...the overall production of the Douro region is some 20-25% down on last year.' October 1983 Comments by Michael Symington

You want a job done right, send a Marine!!!! Outstanding!!!

Has the "bold" ever been challenged? Seems to me that may not hold up due to full faith and credit.

Shhhh, Eliot's dirty little secret better not get out!

Based on my understanding, Christianity began to lose its absolute hold over people around the time of the Enlightenment in Europe. As the feudal lands were broken up and sold off, more and more people became educated. Through education, people read the texts on their own (never permitted before) and formulated their own ideas and judgements. This eventually led to the secularization of governing nations and a separation between church and state. America and the New World enabled those persecuted to start anew, and a completely secular republic was formed, with certain freedoms granted to all...a direct product of the questions raised during the enlightenment. So, I guess perhaps the question ought to be how many Muslims in the middle east are well educated? As education was the foundation of knowledge and logical reasoning that eventually brought down Christianity's vice grip on the old world. That may feed into the theory that discontentment, poverty and lack of education are feeding the particular violent strain of Islam.

Because a filet is generally a tender cut of meat, but rather tasteless. Especially compared with a nice dry aged bone-in rib eye. Mmmmmm....my fav cut. Leaving the bone in the rib-eye gives it more flavor when its cooking. If you want to taste 2 different cuts in the same steak, order a porterhouse, sirloin and filet. Taste the difference for yourself.

You know, its interesting, do all of the 37 states recognize "fetal homiccide" through the whole gamut of pregnancy. From a woman who is 9+ mo pregnant to one who is pregnant for, say, only a few hours? And test cases to prove such recognition? I don't have the time to conduct such a research project, but it would be interesting to see the results. What about the 13 states that don't recognize it. What was their rationale for declining to recognize the cause of action? This may hit at the heart of those of oppose Roe, from both sides. Remember at the time Roe was decided, many states had already legalized abortion, and more were on the way. It would have remained illegal is some states, simply due to local leanings. Many, on both sides, argue the state by state approach would be more effective.

What year is yours? Did Ralph buy them for everyone every year?