The Complete Ice Age: How Climate Change Shaped the World – Brian Fagan (Edited by)
In The Complete Ice Age: How Climate Change Shaped the World edited by Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at the University of California Brian Fagan, four leading scientists present the most up-to-date discoveries in the different fields of Ice Age Research.
They reveal how the epoch was discovered, the profound climatic fluctuations it generated as ice sheets waxed and waned, and the myriad ways in which humans and animals coped with the changing world they lived in.
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The astonishing climatic rollercoaster that was the Ice Age formed the backdrop to human evolution for almost 2.5 million years. During this time vast swathes of North America and Europe were frequently covered by ice sheets up to 2 kilometres thick, glaciers carved great valleys through the landscape and fearsome beasts including the sabre-toothed cat and woolly mammoth roamed a freezing, desolate wilderness.
What caused this period of intense cold and the intervals of rapid warming that punctuated it? And how did human populations survive in such an unstable and hostile world?
As global warming and rising sea levels threaten the very foundations of our society, the need to understand past climate and the ways in which humans and animals adapted to it have never been more imperative.
In this book, leading scientists weave a compelling story out of the most up-to-date discoveries in different fields of Ice Age research.
As the glaciers melted 10,000 years ago, our ancestors faced a staggering sea-level rise of 120 metres, far in excess of the relatively modest rise predicted for the 21st century. The final chapter issues a stark warning about the future of our planet and the consequences of our profligate lifestyles.
Magnificently illustrated with dramatic landscape photography, fossil remains of our ancestors and Ice Age beasts, and specially commissioned explanatory diagrams, The Complete Ice Age shows both the fragility of our climate system and the power of humans to adapt to the most extreme environmental challenges.
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how can the REdskins lose again this week? let me count the ways….
alas
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ReplyAs sad as I am Ben won’t be playing, I am glad the team is looking out for his health.
Crossing my fingers for Dixon.
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ReplyYou have to ask Who about Palko? He was a crowd favorite with the Saints a few years ago during pre-season. They worked with him for a year on the scout squad but later cut him.
Saints – Pats will likely be closer and a toss up as to which will come out victorious.
Indy – Houston, with Freeney out, Houston has a much better chance.
Against almost any other team, I’ve got to pull for Singletary and the Niners. He is such a class act kind of guy.
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ReplyHater!
I know Ed the Cowboys don’t even play today, I just can’t let an NFL open thread go without it.
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ReplyI hope Dennis Dixon plays well, but if Ben is healthy enough to be listed on the depth chart, he is healthy enough to start.
I like the sigining of Tyler Palko, the former Pitt QB. He’s got to be at least as worthy as all the years we kept Brian St. Pierre on the roster.
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ReplyIt’s already been a good weekend for NFL football. The Green Bay Packers have already won and get to rest up for those nasty Ravens.
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ReplyGo chiefs keep on winning. Sorry ed
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ReplyWouldn’t be surprised to see the Patriots upset the Saints tomorrow night…the Pats need the game more than the Who-Dats, who have a 5-game lead in their division.
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Replyhow can the REdskins lose again this week? let me count the ways….
alas
kelley in virginia on November 29, 2009 at 10:05 AMSpeaking of the Redskins reminds me of cheerleaders, which in turn reminds me of an alleged Redskin cheerleader at a WH doins’.
Heh.
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/17310
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ReplyI have a feeling the Stillers game is going to be unusually hard to watch tonight- tough game with no Ben, and no other game to flip to for a few minutes when they do something really stupid.
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Replyhow can the REdskins lose again this week? let me count the ways….
alas
kelley in virginia on November 29, 2009 at 10:05 AMI am actually rooting for the skins today. Now if you will excuse me, I must go and cut off my offending hands for typing that!
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ReplyBig game today is Arsenal v Chelsea: a huge test for both teams, as both are thinking League Championship. Man U has taken it two years running, and will have something to say about all this, but today’s contest will tell much about the two challengers. Could be Chelsea’s year with their new manager – or Arsenal’s (who has a veteran coach running out of “this is a young team” excuses).
Action begins shortly from The Emirates stadium; don’t miss this one!!
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ReplyIf Off. Co Bruce Arians had any time mid week to work with Dennis Dixon, this could be fun. He’s a tremendous offensive talent. Maybe a lil’ wildcat action. Also, no Terrell Suggs for the Ravens.
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ReplyRe: PalkoPalko ended his college career tied for second in school history in career touchdown passes with former Panther Alex Van Pelt with a total of 66 and was second in university history in career passing yardage, trailing Dan Marino by 254 yards. Palko’s career totals of 8,343 passing yards with 66 touchdown passes rank him as one of the top-three passers in Panther football history.
Notably, in the spring of 2005, Dave Wannstedt, after replacing Walt Harris as head coach, chose Palko over Joe Flacco as the incumbent quarterback in Pitt’s spring training. Flacco was left to run Pitt’s second team and eventually left Pitt for Division I-AA school, Delaware. Flacco is currently the starting quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens.From WIKIPEDIA
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ReplyMaybe a lil’ wildcat action.
THE CHOSEN ONE on November 29, 2009 at 10:31 AMThe Ravens have proven themselves to be almost immune to the wildcat. Dixon will probably be running for his life tonight (and the Steelers may well win), but I don’t think it’s going to be by design.
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Replyhow can the Redskins lose again this week? let me count the ways….
kelley in virginia on November 29, 2009 at 10:05 AMDon’t you mean the Jets ???
Sigh…….when does spring training start ?? Wait a minute, I’m also a Met’s fan, what am I thinkin’.
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ReplyMr. Dixon, say hello to Mr. Lewis … thump! Mr. Palko …
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ReplyWhat happened to Batch as Steeler qb back-up?
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ReplyNevermind. Read the link–he broke his wrist. Palko was only signed last Thursday?!?!! I expect a big running game.
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ReplyReasons to be thankful this holiday football weekend?
#1 My Gstors rolled the Noles, six in a row! Bring on Bama!
#2 The Cowboys won!
#3 Notre Dame LOST!
#4 The Steelers will walk into Baltimore and punch the Ravens in the face! OK, OK, the Steelers have a TOUGH game ahead, and will likely lose their third in as row. Oh well, three out of four ain’t bad.
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ReplyPittsburgh fans are pretty familiar with Palko.
Dixon should do well. He can run all over the place and he has some good sandlot-style receivers to throw to. I expect a high scoring game with the Steelers offense and Ravens defense doing most of the scoring.
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ReplyI’m a loyal Steelers’ fan living in Tennessee, but I have to say that Vince Young and Chris Johnson are getting it done in Nashville.
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ReplyThe Toxins should win today. They always play me Colts tough and today will be no exception. Colts need to get guys healthy for the playoffs. Oh yea…Go Colts
Toxins 27
Colts 23
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ReplyUh. Kansas City beat them. I live in KC and can tell you that the only thing that gets a bigger laugh than the Chiefs are teams that actually lose to them.
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ReplyIndianapolis at Houston – A couple of weeks ago, I would have picked Houston, but the Colts keep finding a way to win. Can they stay unbeaten? I think they can. I’ll say 24-21 Indy.This is a must win for Houston, and after two straight losses due to missed field goals in the last seconds (one against Indy), I think they’ll pull off the win, 27-24.
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ReplyWhat happened to Batch as Steeler qb back-up?
conservative pilgrim on November 29, 2009 at 10:37 AMHe was injured and likely out the rest of the season.The Ravens have proven themselves to be almost immune to the wildcat. Dixon will probably be running for his life tonight (and the Steelers may well win), but I don’t think it’s going to be by design.
myrenovations on November 29, 2009 at 10:34 AM–and–Mr. Dixon, say hello to Mr. Lewis … thump! Mr. Palko …
Dukehoopsfan on November 29, 2009 at 10:37 AMBet we see little of the wild cat.
Ever see Dixon play at Oregon? He is no slouch.
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ReplyUpset watch for Cincy today, also the Texans beat the Colts,
and Monday night the Saints edge the Pats 38-35
Other winners, Chargers, Falcons, Dolphins, Panthers, Jags, Eagles,Vikings, Seahawks, Ravens and Cards
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ReplyMore video of Dennis Dixon
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ReplyEver see Dixon play at Oregon? He is no slouch.
CWforFreedom on November 29, 2009 at 10:57 AMThis ain’t the Pac-1o though, Dixon can be a good QB but his first start will prove tough
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Replyohiorebel on November 29, 2009 at 10:55 AMI hope we’re both right. The Toxins, LOL.
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ReplyThe Ravens are going to win if they play like they did against the Colts or the Broncos.
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ReplyEver see Dixon play at Oregon? He is no slouch.
CWforFreedom on November 29, 2009 at 10:57 AMHe was a very good college QB. I love that the Steelers drafted him. I just don’t have a lot of faith in a team picking up the wildcat midseason, against a good defense, while also brining in a QB for his very first start and first significant playing time.
I would prefer to have your optimism.
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ReplyThere is no sanctuary.
/Jets fan
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ReplyReasons to be thankful this holiday football weekend?
#1 My Gstors rolled the Noles, six in a row! Bring on Bama!
#2 The Cowboys won!
#3 Notre Dame LOST!
#4 The Steelers will walk into Baltimore and punch the Ravens in the face! OK, OK, the Steelers have a TOUGH game ahead, and will likely lose their third in as row. Oh well, three out of four ain’t bad.Could well be a toss up in the SEC Championship Game. I live in Baton Rouge thus have to follow the Tigers. It is sad they they are more important than anything else, politically or economically to most people around here. My Cowboys got crushed by New Hampshire last night.
Notre Dame has got to be the most overrated program for well over a decade or two. BTW, one of my uncles was supposed to go there to be a running back but his father died and he had to stay home and help support the family in the mid 30’s. It was a disappointment that took half a century for him to overcome.
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ReplyI would prefer to have your optimism.
myrenovations on November 29, 2009 at 11:01 AMWith the Steelers Defense they just need to play a close competitive game. They will need to score about 15 points to win.
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ReplyKermit on November 29, 2009 at 11:02 AMThat is why I detest Notre Dame, the ESPN types fawn over them, and still pretend they are an elite program. That and the fact that Notre Dame is treated like no other school is, as if they ARE college football.
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ReplySteelers D does well against Flacco.After throwing for 192 yards and a touchdown in his first game against the Steelers at Heinz Field, Flacco had a significantly more troublesome time against Dick LeBeau’s defense in the next two meetings.
He completed just 11 of 28 passes for 115 yards and was intercepted twice in the Steelers’ 13-9 victory Dec. 14 in M&T Bank Stadium. And he was 13 of 30 for 141 yards and intercepted three times in the AFC Championship game in Heinz Field. His combined passer rating for those two games was 17.1.
What’s more, Flacco was sacked three times and stopped on a fourth-and-1 sneak that led to Santonio Holmes’ 65-yard touchdown pass in the conference championship, won by the Steelers, 23-14.
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09333/1017084-66.stm#ixzz0YGVR4SNg
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ReplyI live in Baton Rouge thus have to follow the Tigers. It is sad they they are more important than anything else, politically or economically to most people around here.As evidence…
Colonel queried on play calling
State Police Superintendent Col. Mike Edmonson had a lot to answer for when he presented budget-cutting measures to a legislative committee Tuesday. But he didn’t have all the answers committee members were looking for.
“Colonel, in all your years with LSU, have you ever witnessed a play like that?” asked state Rep. Tom McVea, R-St. Francisville, referring to a play in the last second of the LSU-Ole Miss game when sophomore quarterback Jordan Jefferson spiked the ball.
Edmonson, who volunteered as head of security for the LSU football program for 26 years, was speechless.
http://www.2theadvocate.com
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ReplyBig game today is Arsenal v Chelsea: a huge test for both teams, as both are thinking League Championship. Man U has taken it two years running, and will have something to say about all this, but today’s contest will tell much about the two challengers. Could be Chelsea’s year with their new manager – or Arsenal’s (who has a veteran coach running out of “this is a young team” excuses).
Action begins shortly from The Emirates stadium; don’t miss this one!!
ManUFan on November 29, 2009 at 10:21 AMWHO CARES????
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ReplyCould well be a toss up in the SEC Championship Game. I live in Baton Rouge thus have to follow the Tigers. It is sad they they are more important than anything else, politically or economically to most people around here. My Cowboys got crushed by New Hampshire last night.
Kermit on November 29, 2009 at 11:02 AMLOL, I am in New Hampshire and didn’t even know the UNH football team was still playing. This time of year everyone here is usually following their hockey team.
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ReplyManUFan on November 29, 2009 at 10:21 AM WHO CARES????
TTheoLogan on November 29, 2009 at 11:31 AMI guess he does. Must be a big soccer fan.
TTheoLogan….for a religious type you sure are an as*hole
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ReplyLOL, I am in New Hampshire and didn’t even know the UNH football team was still playing. This time of year everyone here is usually following their hockey team.
Del Dolemonte on November 29, 2009 at 11:38 AMHaving lived in the South most of my life, “What’s hockey?”
LOL!!!!
I’m sure that you understand. I’ve only seen it on TV and I’ve heard that what goes on off camera is just as important and makes it fun to watch.
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Replynothing on the GWB Rummy let OBL get away story Ed?we can add it to the Big Dawg let OBL get away mythology
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Replynothing on the GWB Rummy let OBL get away story Ed?we can add it to the Big Dawg let OBL get away mythology
ginaswo on November 29, 2009 at 12:01 PMTalk about recycling
Sheesh
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ReplySTEELERS VICTORY = STOPPING RAY RICE…period.
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ReplyIs it Palko, or Falco?
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ReplyGatordoug on November 29, 2009 at 11:07 AMYou are a great American.
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ReplyWho-Dey!!! Who-Dey!!! Who-Dey think gonna beat dem Bengals?
Nooooooooooooooobody!!!!
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ReplyTallman6759 on November 29, 2009 at 12:22 PMWere you the one who said that last week?
So far they have been beat by the:
Broncos , Texans, and Raiders
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ReplyArizona at Tennessee – The Titans are a different team than they were in the first six games, and Chris Johnson is having a great season. Arizona has been up and down this season, but the Titans are all up at the moment. This should be a good game to watch. I’ll pick the same score for the Titans as last week, 20-17 Tennessee.Come on Ed. Give Vince Young some credit too. Chris Johnson has been good all year, but we all know the reason they’re record is different is because of the QB change.
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ReplyStillers will surprise
This game is a coaching challenge and I think that Coach Tomlin is up to it. A couple of years ago, I had the misfortune of speaking to a Raisin’s fan who was very smug on the basis of McNair as the BR’s QB and a new guy nobody ever heard of staring a coaching career in the burgh.One of the snide remarks concerned how dumb Tomlin looked. Well, that sure worked out well for the fans in the Charm City. In a time when you can’t say black and dumb in the same sentence, the attitude toward Mike Tomlin was a surprise as it came from a pretty liberal person.
Coach Tomlin is in an environment that allows for his freedom to manage and has an organization behind him that does not seem to chase glitter or prima donnas.
Cowboys and Redskins are poster children for the other extreme and their fans show the relationship between religion, sports obsession and stupidity.
If the D and special teams show up, Dem Stillers have a chance. I am a big fan of letting the commanders command and the soldiers fight. And now back to our Afghan War strategy….
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ReplyLooks like the Colts D stayed home…
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ReplyDeshaun Jackson is slacking. He only had a 35 yard touchdown, his shortest of the year. MVP
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ReplyPeyton is doing a better job in his commercials than in his job!!
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Replynothing on the GWB Rummy let OBL get away story Ed?we can add it to the Big Dawg let OBL get away mythology
ginaswo on November 29, 2009 at 12:01 PMHeadlines Section.
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ReplyEd,
MJD WILL be playing today, unless you heard something Jaguar nation hasnt.
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ReplyTimTebowSavesAmerica on November 29, 2009 at 12:15 PMThank you!
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ReplyPeyton is doing a better job in his commercials than in his job!!
ladyingray on November 29, 2009 at 1:43 PMAs a Texan fan, I won’t rest unless we would be, say, 45 or so points ahead, with 5 minutes left in the game. Manning is a Manning.
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Reply@Gatordoug and TimTebow, you are both great Americans and a credit to Gator Nation.
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Reply@Gatordoug and TimTebow, you are both great Americans and a credit to Gator Nation.
Squid Shark on November 29, 2009 at 2:14 PMThank you, that is very kind!
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ReplyEd,
MJD WILL be playing today, unless you heard something Jaguar nation hasnt.
Squid Shark on November 29, 2009 at 1:50 PMExactly. I just woke up and I see this and almost had a heart attack. My fantasy team is based on Mo Jo and Favre (yes, even though I’m a Packer backer for life). Thanks for the eye-opener, Ed. But I just checked ESPN and yes, Mo Jo will be playing.
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ReplyHope everyone had a Great Thanksgiving!! I have been around this site for about 4 years now & know that when a loyal HA guy need some help, He can ask for it here and get the support he needs from you all! This is kinda football related!! I entered the “NFL Director of Fandemonium” contest and out of 200,000 entries, I am one of 32 finalists for the contest. I need your help by going to VOTE for me,( I know VOTING is very important to us all here) The link will take you to my page to vote & you just might get lucky & win a trip to the Super Bowl just for voting!! Thanks to all the HA posters & commenters for your help!! I love this site!! Please help me out!! http://www.nfl-monster.com/#Candidate-Miami-Dolphins
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ReplyI’m sitting here watching the Texans dish it to the Colts, and hoping against hope that they keep it up. But I have to admit, it’s only because I want to see the Saints have one shining moment as the only undefeated team in the NFL
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ReplyAnd… nevermind. I should have known it was too good to be true.
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ReplyOh ye of little faith. Despite a slow start, the Colts are now taking it to Houstan. Up by 8 and no looking back.
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ReplyColts put it in the bag when they absolutely destroy Texans in the 4th quarter. 28 unanswered points in the second half. Easy to see why they are the best team in the league.
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ReplyI hate gloaters but the Colts are awesome! I was busy cleaning up and getting ready for next week, Colts down, looking weak. Next thing I know the Colts are ahead, up to 35 points!
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Replytommyboy on November 29, 2009 at 3:45 PMWhat are the Saints, chumps?
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ReplyAs a serious Who Dat Fan tomorrow night scares the heck out of me.
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ReplyIt took three plays before the Bears defense could stop the Vikings short of a first down. Gonna be a long day.
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ReplyHu Dey!!!
Bengals go 6-0 in their Division.
Bye bye, Pittsburg.
Bye, bye Ravens.
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ReplyCPT. Charles on November 29, 2009 at 4:26 PMStill early enough to change. If you have been a gals fan for long you know they tend to know how to screw things up. Enjoy though it appears it is there year. You never know how long it will be til they get back to this point. See: Bengals History.
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ReplyCWforFreedom on November 29, 2009 at 4:31 PMTrue enough. He11, Palmer might break an arm next game.
Ya never know about these things.
Ever.
That being said, if the Steelers and Bengals meet again, it won’t be at Heinz Field.
Welcome to the Jungle, baby.
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ReplyAs I said, unless you’re up on Indy by 45 points with 5 minutes left in the game, you’re going down.
As my team, the Toxins, now has as much chance for the playoffs as an honest person would have in the Obama administration, I’ll now be pulling for the Colts for the rest of the stretch in the AFC.
Still prayin’ for the Boyz in the NFC, but the Saints are marchin’ in.
Hat’s off to PM and the Hosses.
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ReplyWhat are the Saints, chumps?We’ll see tomorrow night. I think they are possibly third in the league now. But that may change.
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ReplyIt was a pleasure to watch the Seahawks perform as a real NFL team today. Granted they were playing the Rams, but it was nice to see the Hawks running the ball successfully. Their D-line had a few sacks and pressured Boller into throwing a few INTs including a Pick 6. More please.
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ReplyWe’ll see tomorrow night. I think they are possibly third in the league now. But that may change.
tommyboy on November 29, 2009 at 5:00 PMESPN Power Ranking going into today’s games:
1. New Orleans
2. Indianapolis
3. Minnesota
4. New England
5. Arizona
Fox Sports Power Rankings
1. New Orleans
2. Indianapolis
3. Minnesota
4. New England
5. Cincinnati
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ReplyBTW if anyone is bored by this Vikings blowout, the History Channel is repeating their fine new documentary about the Beatles-goes until 6 PM Eastern time.
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ReplyCPT. Charles on November 29, 2009 at 4:42 PMHow long have you waited to say that?
The Steelers in recent history have in general done better in Cincy than at home.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bengals%E2%80%93Steelers_rivalry
Also, don’t forget Superbowl XL where the Steelers ran the table on the road.
Do don’t count on the home field advantage being an advantage.
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ReplyBadger in KC on November 29, 2009 at 2:21 PMCorrection, Ed was clairvoyant, it seems there is a guy wearing MJD’s jersey but it is not him.
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ReplyHow about those Chargers!
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ReplyCPT, I wouldn’t get too excited about the Bengals until they win a playoff game or two. Some of the Titans got a little too excited about beating the Steelers last year and look what happened to them.
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ReplyESPN wouldn’t know a power ranking if it grew wings, flew up and bit them on the ass.
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ReplyCWforFreedom on November 29, 2009 at 5:40 PMThat’s quite true [hfa]. It didn’t help the Steelers at all.
All those ‘terrible towels’ may as well been propeller beanies.
And yeah, I am enjoying this. Guess why?
PS – – let’s see how they do without Ben tonight.
I’m looking forward to it. Really I am.
PPS – – are the refs in the Viks/Bears game being paid by how many flags they throw? Yeash.
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ReplyDel Dolemonte on November 29, 2009 at 5:27 PMThe Cover-girl in Chief’s power ranking (whom he picks to win):
1. Iran
2. North Korea
3. Russia
4. China
5. Venezuela
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Reply@Gatordoug and TimTebow, you are both great Americans and a credit to Gator Nation.
Squid Shark on November 29, 2009 at 2:14 PMI am looking forward to the Gators exposing ‘Bama for the fraud they are next week.
Now if there was just a way for the Gators to play the Horned Frogs for the championship instead of UT. After UT’s embarrassing barely win against the Aggies last week – you could just see how mismatched the championship game is going to be. Tebow & the Gators are going to destroy Colt McCoy & the Longhorns, so much so the game will probably be boring.
Go Gators!
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ReplyThat’s quite true [hfa]. It didn’t help the Steelers at all.
CPT. Charles on November 29, 2009 at 6:31 PMMr. Obtuse the point is that they actually do quite well in Paul Brown Stadium. They might even sign Kimo for a game…I kid I kid.
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ReplyI was rooting for Arizona, but what a game Ariz-Tennessee turned out to be. Wow.
Vince Young redeemed himself just a bit.
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ReplyAhem…Ahem…give Vince his props. Leinart’s going to have nightmares of him, beating him on fourth down in the last ten seconds every time he faces him.
Drive: 18 plays, 99 yards in 2:37
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Replybatterup on November 29, 2009 at 6:38 PMSorry, the Tide’s gonna roll next weekend. By 3. But if I were still wagering, I’d bet against whatever the line comes in at on Thursday.
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ReplyAhem…Ahem…give Vince his props. Leinart’s going to have nightmares of him, beating him on fourth down in the last ten seconds every time he faces him.
Drive: 18 plays, 99 yards in 2:37
LevStrauss on November 29, 2009 at 7:14 PMVince was very good today.
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ReplyESPN wouldn’t know a power ranking if it grew wings, flew up and bit them on the ass.
tommyboy on November 29, 2009 at 6:15 PMWant more?
SI’s Peter King’s Top 5
1. New Orleans
2. Indianapolis
3. Minnesota
4. New England
5. San Diego
Sporting News NFL Power Poll
Same order as Peter King
CBS Sports
1. Indianapolis
2. New Orleans
3. Minnesota
4. New England
5. Dallas
So, 4 of the 5 have Indy at #2. A lot of that was based on their November record no doubt. They won games but not by much.
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ReplyThis just in…
NFL will get permission from Vince Young to play the fourth quarter of every game because he owns it.
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ReplyIndy
Pats
Saints
Minn
San Diego
Tomorrow’s game will shuffle that a bit, I’m sure. (DAllas at #5? Bwhahahhah)
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ReplyTomorrow’s game will shuffle that a bit, I’m sure. (DAllas at #5? Bwhahahhah)
tommyboy on November 29, 2009 at 7:27 PMEven as an Eagles fan I think Dallas is spot on at #5. These are still November power rankings, right?
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ReplyLevStrauss on November 29, 2009 at 7:19 PMHe better own it next week when they play Indy.
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ReplyHines Ward is a total ass questioning Ben R. not playing (as shown on NBC just now). Any idiot knows you just can’t risk a concussion on top of a previous one. I thought Hines Ward was a jerk. Now I know it.
I am no Ben R. fan and certainly not a Steelers fan. But his not playing is the right thing. I would respect the Steelers even less if he did play tonight.
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ReplySunday night football would be much more fun without Olbydouch.
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ReplyHe better own it next week when they play Indy.
ladyingray on November 29, 2009 at 7:48 PMHe might not even need to. CJ will probably run for 300 yards against that “defense”. These two picks today don’t really count, since Matt Schaub and the Texans are the Bizzaro Vince Young and the Titans. They give it away in the fourth.
Indy’s defense definitely could hurt them down the road, though that fluke against the Pats basically clinched home field advantage it for them. It’s still going to be a problem in the playoffs. If they had to play the Championship game in New England I’d guarantee they lose. If Tennessee wins next week they have a good shot at running the table and making the playoffs, three out of their final four games are at home, minus one away game at Seattle. The rest of the Texans schedule is @IND, STL, MIA, SD, and @SEA. Their defense isn’t the same without Haynesworth, but still formidable. This is starting to remind me a little of the Ravens when they ran the table to get in the playoffs and they never stopped, except Baltimore’s defense was legendary, but their QB and RB were nothing like the Texans currently have. I just hope Matt Millen’s faith in them running the table last week after MNF doesn’t jinx them.
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ReplyLevStrauss on November 29, 2009 at 8:12 PMI wasn’t actually considering the Colts D as a problem for the Titans, but Manning…he seems to always find a way. But I also think they are due a loss, so a loss to the Titans would be extra sweet.
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Replybatterup on November 29, 2009 at 6:38 PMHey–good Gators think alike! Either way, AL/FL will be a great game. I actually am feeling better about the Gators; solid win again FSU and Arkansas did very well against LSU and MS State against Ole Miss.
I couldn’t agree more on UT. The Big 12 just isn’t that great. I would put the ACC and Big 12 as above the same and look what happened to the ACC over the weekend. It’d be a travesty if Colt McCoy gets the Heisman. Spikes et al will destroy UT; TCU will at least be interesting to watch.
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ReplyI wasn’t actually considering the Colts D as a problem for the Titans, but Manning…he seems to always find a way. But I also think they are due a loss, so a loss to the Titans would be extra sweet.
ladyingray on November 29, 2009 at 8:17 PMThe Colts D is a problem for the Colts, maybe I wasn’t clear. I can’t wait to see the moneyline for the game because this matchup is similar to the Colts when they used to play Jacksonville a few years ago and JAX had their number because Jackson and Drew-Jones would run over them at will, then throw Vince Young into the mix and it could get really ugly. I would not want to be a Fantasy Team that plays against CJ next week. Colts will not be undefeated after next week.
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ReplyI see the Hockalug ref crew is already intent on rigging this game.
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ReplyGo Ravens! Yeah!
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ReplyI’m no Ravens fan (putting it mildly) but go see “The Blind Side” worth the price of admission
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ReplyOHHHH! VOMIT! “United We Serve is supported by the NFL” commercial featuring Drew Brees tossing one to the One. Go to hell you socialist bastards.
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ReplyWhat a dilemma! I will never root for the Steelers. But my man, former Duck Dennis Dixon is QBing. Is there a way to root FOR Dixon yet hope the Steelers lose?
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ReplyMallard T. Drake on November 29, 2009 at 10:04 PMOh yeah, I do it all the time for the Cowboys’ Jason Whitten. I hate the Cowboys with bone deep passion, but I always want Jason Whitten to have a great day – he’s from my area and he is a great guy…gives back to this community and doesn’t forget where he is from.
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ReplyMeanwhile, the Vikings keep cruising with Brett Favre looking like the MVP & with a defense that held Chicago to 2 yards total offense in the 2nd half.
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ReplyWho Dey, baby. Bengals win the 2nd Battle of Ohio this year and sweep the AFC North. The Browns aren’t looking so hot, but the Bengals need to get some more offense going if they hope to defeat Minnesota (a long shot) or San Diego (doable but very tough) and do any damage in the postseason.
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ReplyTitans v. Colts ought to be really interesting next week. Today’s game against the Cardinals was GOTY material so far. 4 seconds on the clock, 4th and goal, needing a touchdown, Vince Young throws a dart to a rookie. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I was really wrong about Young after last year’s meltdown. I figured he would never play another down in the NFL barring season-ending injury to the starting QB.
Hat’s off to you, Vince! You are the real deal.
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ReplyI, too, was annoyed by that Obama-worshipping NFL ad. Do they really think the average NFL fan likes Obama?
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ReplyNow a dilemma – I HATE the Patriots (like all the Boston teams) but they are playing against Drew Brees and the Saints Monday night. Drew Brees just appeared in that disgusting commercial for socialism, tossing a pass to Teh Won on the White House lawn, in all its fawning glory. How can I hate anyone more than the Patriots? I think I just found out. GO NEW ENGLAND!!!!
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ReplyI noticed a couple of Ed’s Steelers in that ad, too.
(Like I need a reason to hate the Steelers more.)
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ReplyNow a dilemma – I HATE the Patriots (like all the Boston teams) but they are playing against Drew Brees and the Saints Monday night. Drew Brees just appeared in that disgusting commercial for socialism, tossing a pass to Teh Won on the White House lawn, in all its fawning glory. How can I hate anyone more than the Patriots? I think I just found out. GO NEW ENGLAND!!!!
Fishoutofwater on November 29, 2009 at 10:26 PMThat is something that is beyond me. Brees is totally supportive of the military at Gitmo and in the Middle East and visits them when he can. He also is very tight with the Manning family in New Orleans who are far from being liberal, much less leftist.
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ReplyWow, an obvious Steeler interference not called . . . of course.
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ReplyI never root for the Steelers, living in Dallas and all, but they don’t have a lying accessory to murder on their team, so GO STEELERS!!!
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ReplyOHHHH! VOMIT! “United We Serve is supported by the NFL” commercial featuring Drew Brees tossing one to the One. Go to hell you socialist bastards.
Fishoutofwater on November 29, 2009 at 10:01 PMYou’re surprised after the railroad of Rush by the no fun league?
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ReplyGeez, where would the Steelers be without these phantom tripping calls? The 12th man tried but couldn’t invent a penalty on fourth down.
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ReplyTomorrow is opening day of deer season in PA. Looks like there will be lots of tired hunters in the woods in the morning.
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ReplyYessssssssss!
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ReplyI’m going to stay a true believer and predict the Ravens D wins the game for Baltimore and puts the Steelers in a rock and a hard place, 16-12.FIFY
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ReplyGreat job, Dixon! The Steel Curtain gave up the lead. Ray Rice was awesome. Go, Ducks in this Thursday’s Civil War!
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ReplyLevStrauss on November 29, 2009 at 11:10 PM
Where would these threads be without the cussing of the refs whne baby’s game doesn’t go like baby wants it to go?
FontanaConservative on November 30, 2009 at 12:02 AM
That was way out on a limb. A top ten ranked defense beating a third string QB?
WannabeAnglican on November 29, 2009 at 10:42 PM
The real almighty is gonna make dubious calls in the next life and the whole Anglican and Episocopal approach is gonna look even more fey than they do around here.
Congrats to the Ravens.
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ReplyThat is something that is beyond me. Brees is totally supportive of the military at Gitmo and in the Middle East and visits them when he can. He also is very tight with the Manning family in New Orleans who are far from being liberal, much less leftist.
Kermit on November 29, 2009 at 10:40 PMI’m pretty sure Brees was NOT happy being “asked” by the NFL to appear in an ad with Barry. Hell, I wonder if he even KNEW Barry was going to be in the ad, since there did seem to be a lot of green-screen effects going on. I’m sure he’s taking extra showers to wash off the humiliation he is feeling.
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ReplyIlikedAUH20 on November 30, 2009 at 12:34 AM
And what would any thread be without a jerk being a jerk?
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ReplyRavens and Steelers both have a couple of “should-wins” coming up before their rematch in Pittsburgh. How they each handle those may be as important to their respective playoff hopes as the game against each other. Would someone please tell Rothlis…whatever how stupid he looks with his hat on backwards. How demoralized is Houston after they had the Colts on the ropes and couldn’t put them away? Go Colts!
If the Pats have any pride left, they will be out for blood tonight. I’ll go out on a limb and say it could be worth watching.
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ReplyIt seems no one wants that last AFC wild card. I wonder who gets it anyway.
I still wouldn’t be shocked if it’s the Steelers.
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