30 years ago = 80s, so yes we agree. Prior to that, not so much. And http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B... helped bring attention to the sport in the U.S. Certainly, as we become more Latin, we'll see much more. But, the best thing FIFA could do for itself financially would be to bring the games to the U.S. Thus far, their marketing of it here pales in comparison to that of other sports.
As an American who's spent a not insignificant portion of his life in the great white north (I also have family there), I don't understand why it is that only Canadians seem to bring this up. Americans have no interest in Canada ever becoming a state. You're our best trading partner, and have a long history of being one of our best allies. Many of us have even accepted hockey, but we draw the line at curling.
And that, in short, is the kind of response you would get from 99% of US sports fans...
Just my $.02...as another American, I'd have agreed with you about 30 years ago. But then along came soccer moms, and their kids have grown up, and another generation of kids playing have taken their place. I believe we're now at about 98.5%.
A/C is overrated. You can adapt to warmer or colder climates to a certain degree (pun intended). I'm 56 yrs old and went running in 103F just a year ago...well hydrated, and monitoring my HR.
Not exactly the Pentagon, and it wasn't today...the article is dated 8 May.
The decision to increase security at U.S. bases was made by Admiral Bill Gortney, commander of the U.S. Northern Command, responsible for troops in North America, Warren said. The decision did not affect bases outside his region.
Given that we only have one earth, this is a problem.
Without taking sides on the actual issue, are you telling us you can't imagine experiments that don't require the whole planet, or that couldn't be repeated? Really?
It has nothing to do with their salaries, and everything to do with where most of them came from...ex-military cops. The vast majority of military police did not choose that profession, it was given to them because they didn't qualify (look up the ASVAB exam) for other work. That means that the majority of them are not exactly bright bulbs. What do these people do when they're discharged?...become civilian police.
Now, this is not to say there aren't good cops. But, there are a lot more bad ones.
I may have missed it, but I don't see anywhere in the article that it states the vehicle was illegally operated or parked. If my license is revoked, I'm very likely to have my wife or daughter drive me around...was there some knowledge that he actually drove it?
Your "logic" is the same used to make us take our shoes off and limit us to 3oz of fluids at the airport. Neither of those are rational, nor is yours. Instead, you chose to live in a fear bubble. You, and your 100 nearest friends, family and neighbors, are more likely to die driving to work then ever be near any kind of terrorist action.
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30 years ago = 80s, so yes we agree. Prior to that, not so much. And http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B... helped bring attention to the sport in the U.S. Certainly, as we become more Latin, we'll see much more. But, the best thing FIFA could do for itself financially would be to bring the games to the U.S. Thus far, their marketing of it here pales in comparison to that of other sports.
Sheesh...no sense of humor today. Get over yourselves mods.
And here on Slashdot, we check your punctuation - get that apostrophe out of there!
He says dashingly. And, don't even try to claim that was on porpoise.
As an American who's spent a not insignificant portion of his life in the great white north (I also have family there), I don't understand why it is that only Canadians seem to bring this up. Americans have no interest in Canada ever becoming a state. You're our best trading partner, and have a long history of being one of our best allies. Many of us have even accepted hockey, but we draw the line at curling.
Lack of attendance by the others doesn't make it less "universal".
FYI, the FBI doesn't have much of a case.
Oh, you've seen all the evidence? Where can the rest of us see it? Clue: You can't and won't yet.
And that, in short, is the kind of response you would get from 99% of US sports fans...
Just my $.02...as another American, I'd have agreed with you about 30 years ago. But then along came soccer moms, and their kids have grown up, and another generation of kids playing have taken their place. I believe we're now at about 98.5%.
Now, you stupid barbarians, you have to learn 2 things:
1) there is a good reason THE WORLD calls real football... "football"
2) there is a good reason THE WORLD use the metric system - "off-topic", i know, but...!
Yank here...1) We don't give a fuck 2) See 1.
Thanks comrade!
I was about to make a similar comment, having just noticed this. If you zoom in on the lake, you can see it clearly on the right side of the dam.
A/C is overrated. You can adapt to warmer or colder climates to a certain degree (pun intended). I'm 56 yrs old and went running in 103F just a year ago...well hydrated, and monitoring my HR.
I vote for grape.
Not exactly the Pentagon, and it wasn't today...the article is dated 8 May.
The decision to increase security at U.S. bases was made by Admiral Bill Gortney, commander of the U.S. Northern Command, responsible for troops in North America, Warren said. The decision did not affect bases outside his region.
The Pentagon has increased security for unkown reasons at many bases today.
Citation?
What election is in six months?
Wait, who was convicted?
No wonder nobody is answering the phone at customer service.
In all seriousness, this is a shame, but why the fuck is it on Slashdot?
Great, that's not what we're discussing.
Given that we only have one earth, this is a problem.
Without taking sides on the actual issue, are you telling us you can't imagine experiments that don't require the whole planet, or that couldn't be repeated? Really?
D.C. has speed cameras...no cop required to issue you a ticket.
It has nothing to do with their salaries, and everything to do with where most of them came from...ex-military cops. The vast majority of military police did not choose that profession, it was given to them because they didn't qualify (look up the ASVAB exam) for other work. That means that the majority of them are not exactly bright bulbs. What do these people do when they're discharged?...become civilian police.
Now, this is not to say there aren't good cops. But, there are a lot more bad ones.
I may have missed it, but I don't see anywhere in the article that it states the vehicle was illegally operated or parked. If my license is revoked, I'm very likely to have my wife or daughter drive me around...was there some knowledge that he actually drove it?
Your "logic" is the same used to make us take our shoes off and limit us to 3oz of fluids at the airport. Neither of those are rational, nor is yours. Instead, you chose to live in a fear bubble. You, and your 100 nearest friends, family and neighbors, are more likely to die driving to work then ever be near any kind of terrorist action.
"She added that the vehicle owner was located and her statement identified him as Israel Shimeles of the Washington suburb of Alexandria, Virginia."
Maybe I'm stereotyping, but my guess would be non-black.
Fail again. "What color is that bear's coat?" Perhaps you should learn reading comprehension.
But, did you get all of the answers, or just the north pole?