http://dre222.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Black Beard of the Salt Sea en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:16:55 GMT 2010-01-05T01:16:55Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976818384 The first snow of the season made an appearance today. It's not sticking, but it's really cold with the wind. The Ghost Hunters season premiere was last night. They investigated the Birdcage . . . Wed, 18 Oct 2006 16:37:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976818384 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-10-18T16:37:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976818378 It's that time of year again... Halloween! For many Ohioans, this means a trip to the Halloween bash at Ohio University in Athens. In fact, I've heard several people in my classes in Ashland U . . . Wed, 18 Oct 2006 16:28:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976818378 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-10-18T16:28:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806064 Found 2 articles in the last 24 hours that show there may be some hope left for recovering the thylacine. The first form of hope comes from the realm of genome science. Popular Science published the . . . Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:49:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806064 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-10-02T01:49:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806062 Die-hard Tolkien fans can now choose to live in their very own Hobbitt-tat*. It will require a move to Bend Oregon, but that may not pose a challenge for enthusiasts. The new property development uses . . . Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:46:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806062 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-10-02T01:46:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806060 MANSFIELD, Ohio (AP) – In a bold move, frighteningly similar to popular reality TV shows, the International Astronomical Union voted Pluto out of "planet" status last week. Luckily, I was . . . Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:44:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806060 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-10-02T01:44:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806059 MANSFIELD, Ohio (AP) - In stunning turn of events for fans, Ronn Moss (noted actor on "The Bold and the Beautiful" and part-time musician) lashed out at a fan site posted on MySpace.com. Moss . . . Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:41:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806059 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-10-02T01:41:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806056 If you've looked at any news today, then you've heard that TSA is now banning all liquids and gels in carry-on luggage for all flights. The only exceptions to this are medications and baby formula. . . . Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:39:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806056 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-10-02T01:39:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806054 BBOTSS's rating: 1/2   Tony Jaa stars in this martial arts flick. (Some people confuse Jaa with Jackie Chan) His character is part of an old order that protects sacred elephants from falling . . . Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:35:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806054 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-10-02T01:35:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806049 I'm behind on DVD reviews, so I thought I'd post a lot at once:   RV BBOTSS's rating: 1/2 Robin Williams leads this comedy. If you like him, you'll enjoy the movie. Not bad for . . . Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:32:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806049 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-10-02T01:32:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806047 BBOTSS's rating: 1/2   While Superman Returns is a definite improvement over the original Superman trilogy as far as special effects and environments are concerned, I have to say that this . . . Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:30:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806047 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-10-02T01:30:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806046 BBOTSS's rating: 1/2   Click surprised me. I wasn't planning on seeing it until DVD, but I'm glad I didn't wait. It was nice to see Sandler return to the format that gave him success . . . Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:28:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806046 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-10-02T01:28:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806045 BBOTSS's rating:  1/2   I saw this movie in the theater this weekend. The only thing I can really say about it is don't waste your time. It's not a good love story or comedy. . . . Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:27:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806045 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-10-02T01:27:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806044 BBOTSS's rating:  1/2   Got to see this movie on the official opening night (Friday). I was concerned at first that switching directors and writers would spell disaster for the X-Men. . . . Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:25:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806044 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-10-02T01:25:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806043 BBOTSS's rating: 1/2   The Chumscrubber lists itself as a dark satire, and it definitely is. Dean (Jamie Bell) discovers the body of his friend, Troy, who has committed suicide. He doesn't . . . Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:23:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806043 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-10-02T01:23:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806042 BBOTSS's rating:   Just watched this movie for the first time tonight. All I can say is "Wow". Compared to some of the recent biblical movies, I wonder what the ruckus on this one . . . Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:22:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806042 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-10-02T01:22:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806040 BBOTSS's rating:   Noah Wyle plays a Librarian entrusted with mythical artifacts, such as the Ark of the Covenant, Pandora's box, and the Holy Grail. After spending most of his adult life . . . Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:19:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806040 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-10-02T01:19:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806038 BBOTSS's rating:   In Flightplan, it's a question of whether Kyle (Foster) is insane and is imagining her dead child taking the flight or she is sane and something bigger's brewing. . . . Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:18:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806038 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-10-02T01:18:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806037 BBOTSS's rating:   The Weather Man appeared to be a standard comedy from the previews, but was actually a very dark comedy. Nicholas Cage gives another winning performance in this movie. I . . . Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:16:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806037 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-10-02T01:16:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806035 BBOTSS's rating: 1/2   Unleashed looks like a another martial arts movie starring Jet Li, but actually contains some depth. I was unprepared for how good parts of this movie were. A few of the . . . Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:13:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806035 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-10-02T01:13:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976766429 Well, the last two days I've come home to find various door-hangers advertising a cell phone service I don't need and a religious gathering I don't want to attend. Basically litter - hanging . . . Wed, 12 Jul 2006 02:55:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976766429 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-07-12T02:55:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976760048 BBOTSS's rating:   This movie revolves around main character Justin's inability to stop sucking his thumb. Justin has trouble dealing with high school, girls, and the debate team. With . . . Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:26:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976760048 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-06-14T18:26:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976760047 BBOTSS's rating:  1/2   This may be the ultimate underdog story of recent years. Cinderella Man follows the career of boxer Jim Braddock from pre-Depression through the beginnings of economic . . . Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:24:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976760047 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-06-14T18:24:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976760045 BBOTSS's rating:   While the Skeleton Key seems to be another movie in a long line of recently released horror flops at first glance, it manages to quickly dispell that stereotype within the . . . Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:21:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976760045 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-06-14T18:21:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976760040 BBOTSS's rating:   At first, I wasn't sure that this was my kind of movie. It looked like it was mostly an action movie from the trailer. Luckily, we rented it anyway. This movie does for . . . Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:10:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976760040 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-06-14T18:10:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976759998 What happens when friends start playing games? Well, I'll tell you it's not too much fun, or too mature. I personally think it's hilarious since the mastermind behind it may or may not be clueless . . . Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:49:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976759998 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-06-14T16:49:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976759703 I've noticed an alarming trend in retail-type operations lately. I try to purchase something, and the person helping me won't give me what I want. I'm not talking about haggling over prices . . . Tue, 13 Jun 2006 16:28:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976759703 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-06-13T16:28:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976756943 Description taken from Petco.com website: "Happy Tail Ale Non-Alcoholic Beer for Dogs Share a beer with your best friend! A new treat blended with malted barley and beef drippings for a unique taste. . . . Fri, 02 Jun 2006 04:16:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976756943 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-06-02T04:16:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976751269 I've been working on this poem on and off for 4 years and decided to post it here to get some fresh feedback. I'm sure I'm not finished revising it at this point. Anyway, let me know what you . . . Fri, 12 May 2006 01:00:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976751269 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-05-12T01:00:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976751268 NEW YORK - If Dr. Phil can dispense advice, why not Mr. T? The TV Land network announced Tuesday that it will start "I Pity the Fool," a series where "The A-Team" star travels across . . . Fri, 12 May 2006 00:57:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976751268 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-05-12T00:57:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976748585 Do you buy books online, use Google, or download to an iPod? Everything we do online will be hurt if Congress passes a radical law next week that gives giant corporations more control over what we do and . . . Mon, 01 May 2006 20:22:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976748585 Black Beard of the Salt Sea 2006-05-01T20:22:56Z