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Very touching, Shell. Even if it wasn't your story exactly, I can think of a few GS denizens whom it describes exactly. I'm sure thankful I didn't have to experience that. George

A tip from columnist Dave Barry (not an exact quote, since I read it about five years ago): Unless her feet are in the stirrups and you actually see a head crowning, never even INTIMATE to a woman that she might be pregnant!! :D--> George

In that case, Badgers? We don't need no stinking badgers! This is NOT a typo! George

"Get Shorty"? George

Wonderful news, Shell! I'm glad Kelly is doing well, too. --> My grandson, Jacob, was "Julia" until the moment of birth! Always have a backup plan, and don't wash ALL the baby clothes before the baby's born! George

"Wayne's World"? George

Yeah. I had a bunch of other "Amazon Women on the Moon" and "Risky Business" quotes, too. George

"Kill Bill"? George

Guys, Much as I'd like to agree with you, I can't. Yes, Sean May had a great game (26 points, 10 rebounds). But so did Luther Head (21 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals). It takes more than one player to win a championship. Illinois beat Wisconsin-Milwaukee even though Joah Tucker scored 32 points. I'm proud of the Illini. They had a great season, a great tournament, and a fine championship game. They just got beat by a team that played better. (This time.) George

Happy Birthday!! And congratulations (or,rather best wishes) on your upcoming nuptials!! George

Wonder Woman in the works, too. I guess DC figures that the Marvel Comics movies with MAIN heroes did well, so it's time for them to bring out the big guns, as well. I'm still waiting for Green Lantern, myself. George

"Gung Ho"? George And, by the way, ChasU is a she.

"Private Benjamin"? George

Great news, you guys! May you have many happy years! George

37-2. Cheers to UNC. Truly a fine team. Obviously, I'm disappointed by the outcome, but what a great game! Fighting back from a 15-point deficit to tie it in the closing minutes. The game in doubt down to the last 15 seconds. I imagine that Illinois and UNC will meet in next year's Big Ten/ACC "Shootout," so be ready for payback! In the meantime, all you Illini out there, join me in singing "Illinois Loyalty" and "Oskee-Wow-Wow": ILLINOIS LOYALTY We're loyal to you Illinois, We're "Orange and Blue," Illinois, We'll back you to stand 'Gainst the best in the land, For we know you have sand, Illinois, Rah! Rah! So crack out that ball Illinois, We're backing you all Illinois; Our team is our fame protector, On! boys, for we expect a vict'ry from you Illinois! Che-he! Che-ha! Che-ha-ha-ha! Go Illini go! Che-he! Che-ha! Che-ha-ha-ha! Go Illini go! Illinois! Illinois! Illinois! Fling out that dear old flag of Orange and Blue, Lead on your sons and daughters, fighting for you; Like men of old, on giants placing reliance, shouting defiance Oskee wow-wow! Amid the broad green plains that nourish our land, For honest Labor and for Learning we stand, And unto thee we pledge our heart and hand, Dear Alma Mater Illinois. OSKEE-WOW-WOW Old Princeton yells her Tiger, Wisconsin, her Varsity And they give the same old Rah, Rah, Rah, At each University, But the yell that always thrills me And fills my heart with joy, Is the good old Oskee-Wow-Wow, That they yell at Illinois. Os-kee-Wow-Wow, Illinois, Our eyes are all on you. Oskee-Wow-Wow, Illinois, Wave your Orange and your Blue. Rah! Rah! When the team trots out before you, Every man stand up and yell, Back the team to victory, Os-kee-Wow-Wow. Illinois. And one last tidbit for those who want to know more about Chief Illiniwek: The Chief Thanks, Illini, for a great season! :)--> George

Maybe they'll just call it a tie after three overtimes! Thanks for the gracious comments, Oen. I've seen the Illini play inconsistently, too. I think the real key to their success this season has been team play. They don't usually get more than one scorer with 20+ points, but they often have four or five with 10+. George

Sounds like Lake Daly (sp?). Definitely cute, and famous for her 15 minutes. George

I used to listen to Dr. Price all the time right after I took PFAL (1978). Really enjoyed his stuff. I doubt he took PFAL or had the materials, though. Definitely trinitarian. Most of PFAL can be found in other sources. ;)--> George

12/20. Being a chemist helped with a couple of them. George

The Tar Heels have indeed proven that there is an ACC team that could compete in the Big Ten! It's great that the two best teams in the NCAA will actually meet in the final. (I doubt that that happens often.) See you Monday. George

37-1! It's nice having essentially a home-court advantage throughout the tournament. (There are probably as many Illinois alumni in the St. Louis area as there are in Chicago.) Shut down Louisville in the second half. Great shooting from the arc. Bring on Michigan State (or MAYBE UNC)! :D--> George P.S.: 37 wins in a season ties the NCAA record!

"Thelma and Louise"? George

I seem to recall that the lead singer for Heart (or maybe the whole group?) took PFAL. Of course, none of them were in the classes I sat in! George

Yeah, Pirate, a bunch of numbnuts (in Arizona, I think, NOT Illinois) have been trying to do away with the Chief. As it happens, present students, staff, and alumni are strongly IN FAVOR of the Chief. The Trustees kept trying to vote Illiniwek away, but there has always been enough grass-roots support to keep him. I guarantee that if the Trustees cave to PC pressure, I'll never donate again. I remember the first Illinois football game I went to. At halftime, after the Marching Illini had done all their fancy routines, they formed a large block at one end of the field. I hears a few people start to chant, "Chief! Chief!"; but I had no idea what was going on. Then the band started to play "Os-kee-wow-wow" and march downfield. Chief Illiniwek burst out of the block and led the band downfield with a number of stylized, but authentic, Indian dances. The whole stadium went nuts! I still get goosebumps thinking about it! As the band marched downfield, they actually were splitting out the letters I-L-L-I-N-I, so at the end of the song, the word covered the field, with Chief Illiniwek standing at the far goal line in a victory pose. I can understand that some team names and symbols might be demeaning. "Resdskins," for example. Stanford, and now Syracuse, have changed their team names. But I see no reason to eliminate the proud symbol, Illiniwek. For crying out loud, Illinois is just the French spelling of Illini! George

:D--> George