"ATLANTA -- Falcons rookie quarterback Matt Ryan threw for a 62-yard touchdown with his first NFL pass Sunday.
Ryan, the third overall pick out of Boston College, hooked up with Michael Jenkins on the third play of the game against the Detroit Lions.
After two runs by Michael Turner, Ryan hit Jenkins on a slant down the left side. The receiver beat cornerback Travis Fisher, hauled in the ball at the Detroit 45 and raced to the end zone without being touched. Jenkins also pulled away from safety Gerald Alexander, who got over too late to help." - Russellreno via Bookmarklet
"Now that convention season is over and the candidates have about eight weeks before they find out who will lead the United States for the next four years, it’s time we compare each candidate’s attention online as we head into the final stretch." - Russellreno via Bookmarklet
Carlos- that is super sweet! She's being shy and has asked that she "lurk" for awhile to get the lay of the land. But as soon as she gives me the ok, I will pimp her feed. She's a smart, funny, wonderful woman. And I love her a lot. And I have to get off now because there are hungry guys here wanting their food before the game starts.... - Abby Martin
That's kool but to get the lay of the land she will need some subscriptions. Have her subscribe to me and I promise to not subscribe back. :)~ - Carlos Ayala
Carlos- I'll tell her. MWM- hee! I've subscribed to her so far. She's combing through my postings and.....uh-oh....I may have some explaining to do. :0 - Abby Martin
Shoot. Ribs are burning! MUST resist siren song of FF and go. - Abby Martin
OK- got permission. Her name is Oldlady. (And she is the youngest older person I have ever met. Hi mom. I love you.) - Abby Martin
Ruth- she's Katharine Leab aka oldlady. - Abby Martin
I will do my best to avoid awkwardly crushing on her! - Geoff Schultz
OK- HUSBAND IS DRAGGING ME OFF NOW- MUST FEED PEOPLE. BYE! - Abby Martin
In my family we have been using FriendFeed to keep in touch and involve in each other lives despite living in different countries: it works a treat! Enjoy! - Mathieu Ayel
She made her first comment in the book room! Yay mom! (She' s shy - so I appreciate all the encouragement for her. You guys are awesome. :) ) - Abby Martin
The wonders of the internet never cease to amaze me. its rarher tinersting from a strictly social point of view that there kinds of interactions are becomming more and more frequent. Anyone want to comment on this. And while i'm at it: hi abby's mom! - Roberto Bonini
My family are all on Facebook. They don't "get" friendfeed...yet! - Slippy Lane
I think she's being shy- but thank you all for greeting her. She's an amazing woman and knows 1,000 times more about books and tech than I do. (She did post in the bookroom at least.) She also is the world's best grandmother. :) - Abby Martin
Thanks to all of you who have made me feel like Miranda in a brave new world! Don't expect to hear much from me very soon, for "this isle is full of strange noises" and I have to figure them out. Thanks again. - Katharine Leab
Hehehehehehehe ;-) Just to be different. :-) - Kol Tregaskes
where does mwahahahaha come in the scale? :) - alphaxion
:D love to write it that way, but because of the spell check I tended recently to reduce on the number of syllables. hahahaha is usually my level of laugh for the best outta those and hehehe in a more subtle way. - [ zu ]-eBailey
I agree with most of those, except lol is usually between hah and haha and LOL is usually between haha and hahaha. And rofl is around hahaha and ROFL is usually around hahahaha.. but you gotta remember the original... hehe, which is around hah, but in more of a serious laugh. :D - Ken
"but we also ordered and received the first shipment of drop.io squishy bouncy balls...
which is without a doubt our greatest achievement to date." - Russellreno via Bookmarklet
"A drop is a chunk of space you can use to store and share anything privately (pictures, videos, audio, documents, etc.), without accounts, registration, or an email address. Drops are not "searchable" and not "networked;" they just exist online as private points for exchange between individuals or groups. Create as many drops as you want in as little as two clicks and set things like a password, whether others can add to the drop, and how long you want it to exist (you can renew later)." - Russellreno via Bookmarklet
"Listen up, guys. It may be time to drop the bravado and consider these sobering statistics:
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is three times higher among men who are clinically depressed." - Baard Overgaard Hansen via Bookmarklet
How un-geeky of your, Sean! Save the Last Dance ftw! - Mona N.
Technically, a mobius strip *is* infinity in a physical form, so it works... +1 all for debating mobius vs infinity sign! - Stupid Blogger (aka Tina)
Oh definitely. I would LOVE to hear everyone's confessions. Why do you think I love reality TV so much? I'm ALL about the drama, as long it's not mine. - Trish R
Trish? It's gettin' down and diiiiiirty in there ;) Even if its for voyeuristic purposes, we needs you and your wit + wisdom. ;) - Mona N. via fftogo
"After I placed a series of calls to Fox News inquiring about the story, the story was eventually pulled, and Fox was forced to issue an apology and retract the fabricated story. Fox spokesman Paul Schur told TPM: "Carl [Cameron] made a stupid mistake which he regrets. And he has been reprimanded for his lapse in judgment. It was a poor attempt at humor."" - Vox via Bookmarklet
"According to a article just out from Huffington Post, the story about flags from the Democratic National Convention being thrown away is simply false. The story was jumped on and apparently authored by the McCain campaign. But the real tell is down in the Huffpo piece where it traces the story to none other than Fox News' Carl Cameron." - Russellreno via Bookmarklet
Acknowledging you have a problem is the first step towards recovery, Josh - Stupid Blogger (aka Tina)
A few things you can try to improve Josh, Leave teh flash/smoke bombs on the nightstand and kill someone before your date to take the edge off the ninja blood lust. - Geoff Schultz
Oh: and forget the throwing stars. What starts out as sexy will almost certainly cause someone to loose an eye. - Stupid Blogger (aka Tina)
Also, consider dating pirate women, mostly because im interested in seeing who wins that scuffle. - Geoff Schultz
+1 for the pirate women suggestion. But then DEFINITELY leave out the throwing stars, as that pirate woman can't afford to loose her only good eye. - Stupid Blogger (aka Tina)
LOL...that's exactly why i looked at it and moved on. sounds like some pharmaceutical for stroke victim. "Plaxo Pulse. Call your doctor to see if it's right for you." - faboo mama
I head up marketing at Plaxo (and have for a little over two years). I have never liked the name, and thought hard about changing it. In the end, I chose to reinvent the brand without changing the name. - John McCrea
I say run with it. Market it like a spoof designer drug. It has viral potential if executed imo. - Geoff Schultz
Isn't that a brand of toothpaste? ( ;-) ) - Robin Barooah
When I picked up my kids for the weekend, I was introduced to Vera the Enormous Spider. I took these with my iPhone, which doesn't have a macro lens. Vera appears to be a Golden Silk Spider. She has a mate who is so small, he really doesn't show. - Chris Baskind
And those are two of may way-cool kids in the background: James and Alexandra. They're the youngest. - Chris Baskind
"The Dalai Lama's brother, a Buddhist monk turned CIA translator who helped train Tibetan resistance fighters in a guerrilla war against Chinese rule, has died at his US home. He was 86.
The death of Taktser Rinpoche marked more than the passing of a major figure from the heyday of the Tibetan independence movement because it comes amid growing concern about the Dalai Lama's health, and the diminishing possibility of any negotiated settlement of the Tibet issue." - Patricia Hanrahan via Bookmarklet
This is why I like FF. There is no way I would find this elsewhere. - Russellreno
“So, before we drive off to the in-laws for the rest of the day, I am seeking advice. What is the best gaming console for a hardcore gamer? (Want to surprise hubs)”
360 by far, he would not be disappointed :) - Nick Munson
360 has a larger library, but i love my ps3 for its features and ability to evolve into its own. right now, it has lots more going for it imo - Cee Bee
I have to say 360. I'm not a gamer, but I know gamers and they all have a 360 first, the other systems are secondary. - Rahsheen
Thanks guys! Looks like it is unanimous. 360 it is! (I like to surprise him after his birthday. He gets a small present on the day and a big present the week after. This should make him smile.) One other question- why not the Wii? - Abby Martin
"Racial and ethnic slurs may be “just Alaska” and, clearly, they are common, everyday chatter for Palin" - Russellreno via Bookmarklet
I am thinking it would be reasonable if the senators and governor running for President and V.P. resign -- why isn't this required by law or at least required by the electorate? - Brian Sullivan
I kid you not, I live *right* on top of the epicenter of this one. A BIG jolt, then a yawning sway and then a second lesser jolt. 10 seconds max. - AJ Kohn
Man, that first jolt though. I thought a bomb had gone off until I felt the swaying. Whoo. Okay. - AJ Kohn
My parents are in Walnut Creek and they felt a pretty good shake - Mike Doeff
@Mike: That's where I am and that's essentially the epicenter. 2mi ENE of Alamo which is ... Walnut Creek. Hope all is alright with your parents. - AJ Kohn
Wow, first I heard of this. (I'm in southern California. We had our shaking a couple of months ago.) - Ontario Emperor
AJ, my folks are fine, thanks. No damage - just a little startled. - Mike Doeff
So my wife was right. She said "why is the couch moving?" We stopped to feel a tiny shaking. - Adam Helweh
Um, how come we're not subscribed to each other? Problem = fixed. - Mona N.
I love these things but I'm dense: how does the calc differ if you check the boxes Poster? Commenters? My Comments? ... my brain is so small sometimes. - Laura Norvig
