Free Republic

Joran van der Sloot pleaded guilty on Wednesday to the 2010 murder of a 21-year-old Peruvian woman he met at a Lima casino who was killed five years to the day of the unsolved disappearance in Aruba of an American teen in which he remains the main suspect. More at link.

Tom Bosley the folksy father of Richie Cunningham on the '70s sitcom about the '50s, ABC's Happy Days, died Tuesday in his Palm Springs, Calif., home, of a staph infection. On Oct. 1 he had turned 83.

This was sent to me as a joke (At least I hope it was a joke!) and I thought it was too good not to share! Let's just hope the mother of the Bride doesn't receive this invite! And here's why!!!!!

Premiers, Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 8:00 PM (EST) In a SURVIVOR first, 10 ultra-fans of the series will take on 10 former castaways to compete as FANS vs. FAVORITES. The two tribes will be marooned amidst the Rock Islands of Palau, Micronesia. The skills of the former castaways will be put to the test while the tribe of first-time competitors will see if their enthusiasm and passion for the game is enough to distinguish them as worthy competitors. Who will prevail to become Sole Survivor?

The reality show that started it all continues to raise the bar with its exotic locations and high-risk challenges with SURVIVOR: CHINA.The new competition unleashes an eclectic group of castaways on the ancient south central province of Jiang Xi, where they are prepared for adventure, danger and surprises in the hopes of winning $1 million and becoming the ultimate Survivor. Who will Outwit, Outplay and Outlast?

Join 16 modern-day pirates as they embark on a high seas adventure around the Caribbean island of Dominica in search of hidden treasure that will total $1 million. Over the course of 33 days, the pirates will live aboard a massive 179-foot pirate ship. Each week, these buccaneers will go on extraordinary expeditions and decipher clues along the way. Gold coins - real money that the pirates can take with them beyond the show - will be awarded after each treasure hunt, but only to some. The prized gold will then play a key role as pirates strike deals with...

Premiering Thursday, February 8 at 8pm et/pt SURVIVOR PING ! ! ! (Above photo courtesy of Survivor Phoenix) Stranded on the Fiji Islands in the heart of the South Pacific, 19 strangers must live together and compete for the million-dollar prize. Who will outwit, outplay, and outlast all others?

Yes FReepers and FReeperettes, its time once again for another season of Survivor. This time they are in the Cook Islands, in the middle of the South Pacific. I was going to start off this thread by informing you all about how Mark Burnett’s Production Company has decided to split the tribe along ethnic backgrounds. But that subject has been pretty much beaten to death on at least three different threads. So. . . . I would like to point out that for all their talk about “minorities” not applying to the show as much as “whites” and about...

Stranded on an island off the coast of Panama, 16 strangers must live together and compete for the million-dollar prize. This time, the castaways will begin their competition as four tribes: older men, older women, younger men and younger women. At least one Survivor each week will be banished to a separate island miles away from camp. How will this change the game? Who will outwit, outplay, and outlast all others? Don’t miss a single episode of: SURVIVOR; PANAMA “EXILE ISLAND” premiering Thursday, February 2nd at 8 pm ET/PT.

Hidden deep in the rainforests of Central America, stand the ruins of an ancient civilization that once prospered, and then vanished. These were the Maya people, and this is the country of Guatemala. These stunning cities of the past stand as clues to a mystery thousands of years old. While Europe was in the dark ages, it was the Maya who harnessed the knowledge of the stars, and the celestial movements, to create a mystical union of man, nature and the gods. It was a world of great kings, elaborate ceremonies, fierce battles, and even human sacrifice. 18 Survivors will...

SURVIVOR: PALAU premiering Thursday, February 17 at 8 pm ET/PT. Greetings Survivor FReeks! Its time once again for a new season of Survivor! “Twenty Americans are stranded in Palau, the South Pacific paradise some call the 8th natural wonder of the world, where colorful wildlife, dense jungles and an underwater world beyond belief are haunted by the wreckage and remnants of World War II. From the beginning, the game will be changed in a dramatic way: everything the Survivors have come to expect will be wiped out in the first 10 minutes. Who will outwit, outplay, and outlast all...

Good Morning, Fellow Survivor FReepers! Well, it’s that time again! Time to dust off the ol’ VCR (for those of use who aren’t fortunate enough to have TiVo!) Time to submerse ourselves in the seedy world of Media Whoredom! Time to live vicariously through the 18 contestants in the one TRUE Reality show on TV today! Yes, Ladies and Gentlemen, I refer to none other than: SURVIVOR: VANUATU I’ll be back later to list the contestants’ bios and my first impressions. Till then, Take care, Freepmail me if you want added to or removed from the Survivor Pint List!

Those of us backing Pat Toomey for the Senate have always said that it is Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the President to endorse incumbents. So Snarlin’ Arlen touting this endorsement is to be expected.But, let’s see of this RINO is truly worthy of that endorsement. The year is 2001. The 107th Congress (first session) started on January 23rd. Just two days after President Bush is sworn into office. According to the U.S. Senate official website, there were a total of 380 votes held that year. Time-wise, I have broken them out as follows: From January 23, 2001 to May...

. THERE BAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaCK! Yes Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Posters and Lurkers, Freepers of all kinds! Those Intrepid Castaways and all round Media Whores are back for another shot at glory! 18 former Survivors, 3 tribes, 1 host, in the Pearl Islands of Panama. The first episode will air Sunday, February 1st, after the Super Bowel. So make sure you save enough Super Bowel munchies and adult beverages for the season premiere of: SURVIVOR: ALL STARS

Greetings and Happy New Year Survivor Fans! In preparation for the upcoming All-Star-Survivor season, I’ve sent out this test of the Survivor ping list. Many of you haven’t posted on past Survivor threads and a couple that I have checked on haven’t posted on any thread for quite a few months. (Some even years!) So, in order to keep the ping list to a manageable level, (and not bother those that don’t want to be pinged) please reply either on this thread or Freepmail me if you want to be kept on the Survivor Ping List. Thanks and stay tuned....

The September 1, 2003 issue of National Review cover tells it like it is. “The Worst Republican Senator. Why Pennsylvania should get rid of Arlen Specter” by John J. Miller. Just a few choice snippets from the article: Says Paul Weyrich of the Free Congress Foundation: “I told him I was disgusted with how he comes around just before his elections and asks for conservative endorsements, when we all know he won’t give us the time of the day later on.” “Specter may not be the most unreliable GOP senator – he faces strong competition in that category from Lincoln...

ARRRGGGHHHHHHH! AVAST Me Mateys! Shiver me timbers & Blow Me Down! All hands on deck! Heave to & strike the mainsail! This here's Captain Cuz bringing you scurvy scallywags the latest in Survivor news! ARRRGGGHHHHHHHH! Well ping-ees, it’s that time again! Mark Burnett Productions has once again permitted 16 media whores to ply their trade just to bring us a few hours of blissful enjoyment. So without further ado, here is what your intrepid Captain Cuz has come up with so far. During the final show of Survivor 6: The Amazon, Jeff Probst provided the following voice over for...

Well, I’m back. Sort of. My wife, (the lovely and gracious, Mrs. CUZ) has laid down the law! “You’re spending too much time FReeping and not enough time paying attention to me!”Women! Go figure! Anyway, my FReeping has been severely curtailed, so I’ll start this thread, and from time to time, spout off with my two cents worth, but someone else will have to maintain the ping list and post weekly recaps (If they feel so inclined). If someone wants the ping list, FReepmail me and I’ll send it to them. Till then, Enjoy,

OK, I have searched and searched and could find nothing stating that the Flag sidebars have been removed. Am I wrong? Cuz as of yesterday (April Fools???? maybe???) the flag sidebar has disappeared? Did I do something wrong? How do I get the flag sidebar back?HELP! BTW JimRob. I like the new format. It does take some getting used to, but I like it.