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On a recent evening, Barbara Ann Artusa and her husband hunkered down on the living room floor for their Saturday night ritual: opening packs of baseball cards. That night, however, Ms. Artusa, a baseball-card collector since the 1970s, found ...

Winner By a Hair: Collectors Wooed With a Bit of Abe Lincoln - Wall Street Journal

Gary Cypres is the founder and curator of the Los Angeles Sports Museum, which will open to the public on Nov. 28. Cypres estimates the value of his collection and the converted office building that houses it at $30 million. The Los Angeles Sports ...

Museum has thousands of sports memories on display - Los Angeles Times

Three Huckabees For An Obama? New Topps baseball set includes dozen presidential candidate cards JANUARY 31--When the first packs of the 2008 Topps baseball card set arrive in stores next week, kids everywhere will be confronted with the mysterious ...

Three Huckabees For An Obama? - The Smoking Gun

The current global economic crisis has been very much on our minds, and I’d like to begin my remarks by briefly discussing how Penn State has been addressing the financial downturn. We realize the impact the tight credit situation and overall ...

Penn State Board Of Trustees Meet, President Spanier's Remarks - State College

Dear Babe: My siblings and I recently inherited a baseball that was my dad's. He told us it was signed by Babe Ruth. William Summers was an American League umpire in the 1930s and was a family friend. He gave it to my dad in the '30s. Of course, we ...

Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe - ScrippsNews

BELOW RIGHT: Gerald M. Tillinghast, center, in 1978, with his arm around the man he was convicted of murdering, George Basmajian, left. Matthew L. Guglielmetti is at right. Journal files To hear Harold L. Tillinghast Jr. tell it, he has been running ...

After years of trying to escape father’s shadow, mobster’s son ... - Providence Journal

Dear Babe: I have several Red Sox mid-1930s baseball cards. They are not in good condition, since the person who gave them to me pinned them up for display with thumbtacks. Among them are Rick Ferrell (National Chicle, Goudey Gum), Lefty Grove ...

Babe: Damaged 1930s cards won’t interest many collectors - Record Searchlight

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Entertainment Calendar - Northwest Herald

Vertigo's " 100 Bullets " began with a truly killer concept: There's an attache case containing a gun and 100 bullets -- not just any bullets, though, these were special. Better than a "get out of jail free" card or a license to kill, the ammunition ...

'100 Bullets': The final curtain falls - Los Angeles Times Blogs

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Open Question: How much do you guys think my set of baseball cards are worth?

I have a set of base ball cards, they are DONRUSS 1992 EDITION MAJOR LEAGUE cards. It is a collector set. more

Resolved Question: myspace surveyssssss!!!?

heyy...im just wondering where i can find myspace surveys and not the ones like just answering questions but the ones like where u see if your like %jock, %goth, %nerd, %punk...etc..... here's an example of what i mean..... YOU BOY SIDE [x] you love hoodies [x] you love jeans [x] dogs are better then cats [] its hilarious when people get hurt [x] you've played with/against boys on a team [] shopping is torture [] sad movies suck [] you own a PS3, [] you played with Hot Wheels as a little kid [] at some point in life you wanted to be a fire fighter [x] you owned a DS PS2 Sega or gameboy [x] you used to be obsessed with Power Rangers Total so far: 6 [] you watch sports on tv [] gory movies are cool [] you go to your dad for advice [] you own like a trillion baseball hats [] you like to sleep [] you like hardcore/scream music [] you used to/do collect baseball/football collector cards [x] baggy sweat pants are nice to wear [] its kind of weird to have sleepovers with a bunch of people [] green,black,red, blue, or silver are one of your favorite colors [x]u love to go crazy and not care what other people think [x] some sports are fun [X] you sometimes talk with food in your mouth [x] you sleep at night with your socks on []you have fished at least once GRAND TOTAL: 11 now multiply by 4 to get your percentage. __________________________________________ YOUR GIRL SIDE [x] you like to shop [x ]you wear eyeliner [x] you love the color pink [x] you go to your mom for advice [x] you consider cheerleading a sport [] you hate wearing all black [x ] you like going to the mall [x] you like wearing jewelry [x] you cried watching The Notebook [x] shopping is one of your favorite hobbies [x] you don't like the movie Star Wars [] you are/were in gymnastics [] it takes you around one hour to shower and get dressed or longer [x] you smile a lot more than you should Total so far: 11 [x] you have more than 10 pairs of shoes [x]you care about what you look like [x] you like wearing dresses [x] you like wearing body spray [x] you like high heel shoes [x] you used to play with dolls as a kid [x] you like putting makeup on others [x] you like being the star of almost everything GRAND TOTAL: 19 now multiply by 4 to get your percentage repost as: __% BOY __%GIRL and the only reason i have this one is cuz my friend posted it in a bulletin on myspace...but i want more surveys/quizzes like that one.....hope u can helpp....thx excuse me "kay".....but.....wtf is ur effin problem...first of all bitch...im in 10th so stfu....and second.....i guess ya talk shit bout ppl ya dont kno cuz then no one can say shit bout u......wrong.....u look like a fuckin skanky goth slut....so go suck dick and shove it up ya ass ya dipshit more

Resolved Question: Question for baseball card collectors. How is your collection sorted? By teams, players or card company?

I ask because I just bought a collection of about 5,000 cards(1990's thru 2007) & I have sorted them out by my favorite players(Jeter, A Rod, Utley, Howard, Manny & many others & have them in plastic sheets & in binders. My uncle collects cards & he go me into it & it's a fun hobby so far. I meant he got me into card collecting, not go Thanks to all who answerd my question. I recently purchased this collection from a guy who place an ad in a local newspaper & looking through cards, I did find a Derek Jeter rookie card(Upper deck) & many stars cards of Jeter, Pujols, Ichiro, & many others & paid $200 so it's maybe 5 cents a card but not looking as it money wise for future profit, but as a hobby that I am enjoying very much more

Resolved Question: Authenticity of a baseball card autograph?

Hello all and thank you for reading this question. I got this card two days ago at a garage sale in a shoebox for 5 dollars http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q316/... ( it had about 250 dollars worth of OTHER cards in it too ) I used to be an avid football card collector so I am almost certain after examining that the card itself is genuine. However it is the autograph on the back that has me wondering... Here is a pic of it.. http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q316/... and here is another that i photoshopped ( very quickly mind you it could be alot better >.< ) to try and make the letters stand out more. http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q316/... I apologize for the sub par pic quality but I had to take them with my iPhone >.<. One thing that has me suspicious is that the autograph is on the back side of the card. I was only able to find two other pics of his autograph googling and both were on the front... Also, in both of the other images he writes his name as " Bill " or " Billy " instead of his actual name, William, as it appears on my card. I am no CSI detective but the handwriting ( spacing, loops ) seem to be spot on though. I know it is a tough question but if any of you baseball card experts out there could lend me some insight I would be immensely grateful. I plan on selling the card and I would like to know for certain whether or not the autograph is genuine. Thanks in advance !!! I don't know why but yahoo deleted my links >.<. Still, any help anyone could offer would be greatly appreciated !!! more

Resolved Question: How much is this card worth?

I am a big collector of baseball cards, but just recently I found a couple football cards that a friend had given me in middle school. One of them is a 2004 Topps #47 LaDainian Tomlinson chrome draft pick rookie card. I'm still excited bout it. But seeing as I don't have a football price guide, and don't plan on getting one in the future, I was hoping someone would just give me a ballpark price on it. Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: What should i invest in?

ok, i am a huge baseball fan. big collector too. im not telling you what teams i like because im looking to invest in cards/jerseys/memorabillia/ etc etc etc what do you think will gain some worth? right now im looking into some jersey cards. and dont you dare say longoria!!!! more

Resolved Question: for baseball card collectors.....?

i just pulles a carlos guillen superfractor out of a topps chrome pack numbers 1/1 and was wondering what you guys think i could get for it cash value not trade.... thank you!!! more

Resolved Question: where can i buy baseball cards?

i live in the toronto area and i want to buy a pack of topps baseball cards. but i cant find them. i looked in small convience stores like dollar stores but nothing. i also searched online catalogues for big retail stores like wal mart. but no luck. i am not a serious collector just want to buy a pack of baseball cards. more

Resolved Question: Any one know how much 1991 Score Collectors of baseball cards go for?

I have a 900 box set in good/excellent condition it is a 1991 Score Collector set with 72 Magic Motion Triva Cards and includes 7 bonus "Cooperstown Cards". I am wondering approximately how much it is worth or how I can sell it. The box has never been open. more

Voting Question: Sports Cards Collectors! Preferably Baseball?

could you please tell me the reason why you started collecting sports cards? also, do you have any rare cards, nice rookies, favorite cards, ect.? Plz answer both questions! Thnks more

Resolved Question: Baseball Card collectors is a official baseball good enough for autographs signatures?

I have a few autograph balls and one is a Rawings OFFICIAL ball with COA., and I have two autograph balls and one is Juan Pierre and one of Nick Punto with COA's, but both signed on a Frankin OFFICIAL ball with a blue ball point pen. I was wondering since they are all real autographs those the fact i have the last balls signed on Franklin OFFICIAL balls make a difference on price if I sold it one day, and why b/c the Franklin balls are OFFICIAL balls and I thought as long as its OFFICIAL balls thanks for your time? more

Resolved Question: How Much Are My Basketball Cards Worth?

If Possible Could You Tell Me An Exact Or Estimate Of How Much They Are Worth If I Sold Them? Here They Are: Upper Deck (93' - 94') Dennis Rodman Upper Deck (93' - 94') - Season Leaders (Rookie Of The Year) Shaquille O'Neal Topps Stadium Club - (92' - 93') - Frequent Flyers Michael Jordan Upper Deck (19' - 94') - Collector's Choice - Rookie Class (Baseball) Michael Jordan Upper deck (93' - 94') - NBA Signature Moves - Finger Roll James Worthy more

Voting Question: Where do You Guys Buy Your Baseball Cards?

Hey guys, I was wondering where you guys buy your baseball cards if you are collectors. I don't mean packs I mean idividual cards. I buy mines at Hurricane Collectibles(now called Montasy Collectibles)in Forest Hills more

Resolved Question: Ball Players or Card Collectors?

I am starting my son a collection of football and baseball cards. I have been buying the packs from out of the store but recently I found some good collections on Ebay. I'm looking for players from 2000-2008. Can anyone give me some names of players that I should be looking out for. I want to get him a nice collection going. I just need some help with which cards I should be buying. Thank you so much!!! My son is 3. This is just something I wanted to start for him. more

Resolved Question: CARD COLLECTORS! I have a question for you!?

I am selling some baseball cards on ebay. I want to have some kind of way to ship them safely. Should I ship them In a box or an envelope? Are there some kind of protective covers or cases I can put them In? more

Voting Question: i have a 1997 collectors choice league leader baseball card with alex rodriguez and tony gwynn.?

at spring training here in peoria az i got the card autographed by both players. any idea the value of this card? more

Resolved Question: What would you like to ask?

I have recently been given 2 baseball cards but since I am really not a collector I don't want to pay for a membership for just 2. Both cards are made by Goudey Gum company one is Tommy Thevenow #36 Pittsburgh Pirates and the other is Paul Richards #142 New York Giants, both cards are in fairly good condition I believe they are the 319 series. If I am reading it right, like I said I am not a collector just looking for info at this point. If anyone can help me it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so Much Dianna more

Resolved Question: Are OLD baseball cards still worth as much and as collectible as they were 15 years ago?

I found a box of probably 600 cards from the early 50's and 60's in my grandpa's house. They all look like they have never been touched. Should I try to find out the value on my own or take them to a collector? I fear that they will try to rip me off and offer to buy the cards for far less then they are worth. (Mantle, Robinson, DiMaggio, Ted Williams...and quite a few doubles) more

Voting Question: HOW MUCH ARE MY BASEBALL CARDS WORTH?

I HAVE A 1987 NUMBERED COLLECTORS EDITION BOX OF TOPPS BASEBALL CARDS I PURCHASED FOR THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN 87'.WOULD SOME ONE PLEASE GIVE ME A KNOWLEDGEABLE ESTIMATE OF HOW MUCH THEY ARE WORTH NOW? THE CARDS ARE IN EXCELLENT SHAPE BUT THE BOX HAS BEEN OPENED.HOWEVER,IT IS ALSO IN GREAT CONDITION.THANK YOU. more

Resolved Question: i have 4,181 baseball cards how much should i sell them for?

Heres the specs... Fleer 1992=923 cardsTOTAL/130 of them rookie cards +included in TOTAL Checklist Cards Upper Deck 1992=1227 cardsTOTAL/105 of them rookie cards +included in the TOTAL Diamond Debuts cards, Top Prospect cards, Collectors Cards, Bloodlines, Winfields 400th and Checklist Cards Pinnacle 1991=1255 cardsTOTAL/192 of them rookies cards +included in TOTAL Grips Cards, Idol Cards, Shades Cards, and Sideline Cards Studio 1992=264 cardsTOTAL/no rookies cards identified +included in TOTAL Checklist Cards Fleer 1995=63 cardsTOTAL/no rookie cards identified +included in TOTAL Checklist Card Topps Stadium Club+=212 cardsTOTAL/no rookies cards identified +included in TOTAL Checklist cards ive done some research n all my cards total are worth over 200$ according to the Beckett's Pricing Guide but im not to sure if i should sell it for a little more or a little less! PLEASE HELP more

Resolved Question: Hey Baseball Card Collectors!?

What types of cards do you collect the most? Memorabilia Cards? Rookie Cards? Autograph Cards? Team Sets? Yearly Sets? Specific Players? I am a huge rookie card collector. ***This isnt chatting, it is an honest question*** more

Resolved Question: Again Baseball Collectors!!?

allright my dad would like to know the value of a 1965 Sandy Koufax card, perfect condition, it's been kept in a binder since he got it when he was little. more

Voting Question: Calling all baseball card collectors! PLEASE HELP!?

My brother is getting rid of all his cards, My dad and I found quite a few that will be worth alot either now or someday so my question is this: how much is this card worth: Barry Bonds-topps stadium selection (something like that, maybe stadium choice?) 1992, card number 604. how much is it worth? my dad also would like to know the value of the 1965 sandy koufax card, he too is looking to do some selling now if only i could get my hands on some of my grandpas babe ruth cards.... more

Resolved Question: Anyone know where i can sell baseball cards near Walnut Creek CA?

preferably a baseball card shop or collectors more

Resolved Question: I have some over 7,00 baseball cards and want to get rid of them

I tried ebay but this dealer want to give me 1 penny for every 4 cards but that's low/cheap do you know a place to sell my cards i tried yellow pages but i didn't see any sport cards or collector's shop zip code 29445 south carolina or if you interested email me its 7,000 and year span is 1930-2006 more

Resolved Question: Are topps baseball cards going to be worth a lot?

I am a collector of baseball cards. i usually buy topps baseball cards, but i hve a feeling that they arent going to be worth a lot. those anyone know wat type of brand sells baseball cards that will be worth a lot when I grow up? more

Resolved Question: should I accept the collectors money?

A baseball card collector offered me $150 for my most rare cards. I know it's probably not a good deal. Can you tell me how much I should try an bargain him for. in mint condition i have: entire 1985 red sox, a pedro martinez with piece of game jersey authentic, walter johnson, mike sweeney with piece of his jersey authentic then for rare condition I have, a mickey mantle, and a mickey mantle with a piece of his jersey, a carl Yastrzecki with a piece of his bat authentic, rod carew, mer ott, 3 wade Boggs, and a Ted williams more

Resolved Question: How much is the 1997 Score Collectors Set of baseball cards worth?

My friend wants to sell his set and he wants to know how much it's worth. What do you think the price will be? more

Voting Question: help with baseball card prices?

1990 mark david mcgwire- oakland athletics- donruss 91- 105 2000 cal ripken- baltimore orioles- topps season highlights- 457 2001 mark mcgwire- st. louis cardinals- topps 2001 collectors series- card 6 of 18 2000 manny ramirez- cleavland indians- topps 2000- 398 2000 johnny damon- kansas city royals- upper deck 2000- 400 2006 alex rodriguez- seattle mariners- fleer ultra lucky 13,- 211 af6w 2000 alex rodriguez- seattle mariners- upper deck e-card- e2 i just wanted to know if these cards are worth anything or might be worth something in the future more

Resolved Question: Do you collect baseball cards?

I am looking for collectors. Any out there? If so, what do you collect? more

Resolved Question: How much should i sell these baseball cards for?

First off i have about 4,700 baseball cards total. All of these cards are from the years 1991 to 1993. I have about 1,000 Fleer 1992 series cards including 50 rookie cards. About 2,000 upper deck cards with approx. 50 rookie cards and 10 collector edition cards. And the rest of the cards are a mix of pinacale, studio, and topps series 91 92 cards. Oh and if you have any cards that i should look for that may be valuable tell me! more

Resolved Question: 1995 San Fran Chronicle Sports Section signed by Jerry Rice how much would it be worth to sell.?

The article signed by Jerry Rice is regarding his 1995 team receiving record where he caught 14 passes in 1 game for a total of 289 yards. I have a certificate of authenticity provided my Mr. B's Baseball Cards. The newspaper had no tears, wrinkles or fades of any kind. The siganture is still very bold and sharp. The other article on the page is somewhat related to Rice. Its Mariuccis move from Green Bay to Cal Bears in 1995. I have the complete sports section in the original hard plastic casing. Rice's article and signature is on the front page of the sports section and the main headline. I am just looking for even a rough estimate so i don't get taken advantage of by a more experienced collector now that i have to sell it as a means of income if possible. Any help i can get would be so much appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help! Melissa more

Voting Question: napoleon lajoie card reprint or not??

i have a napoleon lajoie baseball card the front has his picture and the back says "napoleaon lajoie value $7500 1933 goudey gum in 1933 goudey gum issued a 240 card set without #106 collectors who were trying to gather complete sets complained that they could not find card #106. to satisfy these complaints, goudey printed a #106 napoleon lajoie card, and only supplied it by special request. the card was distributed in very limited quantities." please help me find out if its a reprint or what cuz i got it in a big box of old stuff from my grandfather that passed not too long ago. more

Resolved Question: how can i tell if its a reprint?

Resolved Question: What is the best baseball card to invest in?

I am big baseball card collector, and am looking to find a card that will drastically rise in price over the next couple years. My best cards right now are a Justin Upton rookie, Evan Longoria rookie, Matt Holliday rookie, Joba Chamerblain rookie, Nate McClouth Rookie, BJ Upton Rookie, Steve Pearce Rookie, and a Steve McCutchen Rookie. They are all graded by BGS and are all with a 9.5 and a 10 for the auto. I WISH I could get a Honus Wagner haha. *Andrew McCutchen* He is going to be good to let you guys know. more

Resolved Question: Baseball cards appraisal online?

My nephews who are in their late twenties gave my son a collection of baseball cards that they had collected when they were younger. They are all in mint condition in a book with plastic sleeves and the others are in a two boxes, also in mint condition. These cards are from the 80's and 90's. My son is 11 years old and is not a sports nut and we would like to sell them to help fund his braces and or space camp or education. We were thinking there must be good places online where we could look up all the cards to find what they should go for. Any suggestions? Is it better to sell them individually or in bunches? Ebay or a collector shop? We don't know much about the value but I want him to get the most he can obviously. I don't want to go into this as we are knowing nothing and get short changed. more

Voting Question: what is the value of a ken griffey jr. san bernardino spirit minor league baseball card?

the card is a 1992 san bernardino spirit minor league baseball card. it said on the back...for promotonal purposes only.promo card #10 of 20 it also says national sports collectors convention and july 9-12,1992 georgia world congress center Atlanta does anyone know the price value??? there are 20 printed more

Resolved Question: What should I send to this baseball player?

As some of you know, I am an autograph collector, and do a lot through the mail. Well, today, I got a 7 x 10 package from a player. I didn't send that, just a card, and in there was a note from him that was handwritten and pretty long, and a pair of unused batting gloves that were supposed to be for him, but gave them to me to use. I am going to write him a thank you note, but should I give him something else? I feel guilty not giving him something? What should I do? I don't like when the 12 year olds on the site are out of school. They have too much time on their hands. I would like to give the player's name out, but I don't want people sending a bunch of fan mail to him, so I have chosen to keep it anonymous. Well, the note was definately personalized to me. I haven't got the card back yet, but the package was on priority mail and took only a night to get here, while a card in a regular envelope takes 3 days to get to my house from where I sent it to. more

Voting Question: What is an MMO like Runescape or Neopets?

Now don't just say WoW or Mapplestory without reading everything and THEN deciding that is the best answer. I am a collector; I like collecting things - albeit baseball cards, DVD's, or whatnot. I enjoy MMO's with in-game currency which enable you to buy items in a collecting-esque fashion. I don't want to pay anything monthy, but if that is the best game, then so be it. I also prefer a game that runs in real time. Here's the biggest thing: I'm not really into the RPG thing. Runescape was probably as far as I would go; some people take things like WoW a little too seriously for me, so the the whole RP experience has never interested me. That being said, the whole 'fantasy' game isn't really what I'm in to. One final note: Nothing too childish/juvenile (like Club Penguin) please. I'm not 35 years old, but I'm not 8 either. THANKS! more

Resolved Question: No cam to take pics and sell stuff on Ebay - what are my options?

I do have a scanner, and of course, internet acess. I have over 400 baseball/basketball cards I need to sell and I've read that collector's like to get a good look at their cards. I would buy a regular disposable camera, but I don't think the picture quality will be good. I will appreciate the suggestions. Thank you! more

Resolved Question: Does any1 know any collector shops in Sydney,Aus that sell us comics, nba cards, us baseball cards or posters?

Comic Kingdom does not sell baseball cards... i e-mailed clayton (the store owner) and replied with a negative answer more

Resolved Question: Whats the best site for looking up Baseball, Football and Basketball cards?

I have a big collection of collector cards. I need to get them organized and down sized. more

Resolved Question: Does anyone know how I can find out if my Paul Richards baseball card has an authentic signature on it?

My husbands grandmother passed away and left him a bunch of baseball cards and we have a Paul Richards card that has a very real signature on it and we need to find out if it is an authentic signature. Please help, both my husband and I were never collectors of baseball cards and don't have any idea where to find valid info online or offline. more

Resolved Question: Baseball card collectors!-What would you think?

I recently bought a few packs of 2007 Bowman cards from target. Once I got home I noticed that inside the sealed packs had anti-theft stickers on the info card. Does this seem kinda strange and uncool? Almost like they were searched? more

Resolved Question: Revoke the independence of the United States of America?

This was sent out a few years ago as a joke. Apparently, an American came up with a reply. Does anyone know what it was? Thanks To the citizens of the United States of America, in the light of your failure to elect a competent President of the USA and thus to govern yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your independence, effective today. Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will resume monarchical duties over all states, commonwealths and other territories. Except Utah, which she does not fancy. Your new Prime Minister (The Right Honourable Gordon Brown MP, for the 97.85% of you who have until now been unaware that there is a world outside your borders) will appoint a Minister for America without the need for further elections. The House of Representatives and the Senate will be disbanded. A questionnaire will be circulated next year to determine whether any of you noticed. To aid in the transition to a British Crown Dependency, the following rules are introduced with immediate effect: 1. You should look up "revocation" in the Oxford English Dictionary. Then look up "aluminium." Check the pronunciation guide. You will be amazed at just how wrongly you have been pronouncing it. The letter 'U' will be reinstated in words such as 'favour' and 'neighbour'; skipping the letter 'U' is nothing more than laziness on your part. Likewise, you will learn to spell 'doughnut' without skipping half the letters. You will end your love affair with the letter 'Z' (pronounced 'zed' not 'zee') and the suffix "ize" will be replaced by the suffix "ise." You will learn that the suffix 'burgh' is pronounced 'burra' e.g. Edinburgh. You are welcome to re-spell Pittsburgh as 'Pittsberg' if you can't cope with correct pronunciation. Generally, you should raise your vocabulary to acceptable levels. Look up “vocabulary." Using the same thirty seven words interspersed with filler noises such as "uhh", "like", and "you know" is an unacceptable and inefficient form of communication. Look up "interspersed." There will be no more 'bleeps' in the Jerry Springer show. If you're not old enough to cope with bad language then you shouldn't have chat shows. When you learn to develop your vocabulary, then you won't have to use bad language as often. 2. There is no such thing as "US English." We will let Microsoft know on your behalf. The Microsoft spell-checker will be adjusted to take account of the reinstated letter 'u' and the elimination of "-ize." 3. You should learn to distinguish the English and Australian accents. It really isn't that hard. English accents are not limited to cockney, upper-class twit or Mancunian (Daphne in Frasier). You will also have to learn how to understand regional accents --- Scottish dramas such as "Taggart" will no longer be broadcast with subtitles. While we're talking about regions, you must learn that there is no such place as Devonshire in England. The name of the county is "Devon." If you persist in calling it Devonshire, all American States will become "shires" e.g. Texasshire, Floridashire, Louisianashire. 4. Hollywood will be required occasionally to cast English actors as the good guys. Hollywood will be required to cast English actors to play English characters. British sit-coms such as "Men Behaving Badly" or "Red Dwarf" will not be re-cast and watered down for a wishy-washy American audience who can't cope with the humour of occasional political incorrectness. Popular British films such as the Italian Job and the Wicker Man should never be remade. 5. You should relearn your original national anthem, "God Save The Queen", but only after fully carrying out task 1. We would not want you to get confused and give up half way through. 6. You should stop playing American "football." There are other types of football such as Rugby, Aussie Rules & Gaelic football. However proper football - which will no longer be known as soccer, is the best known, most loved and most popular. What you refer to as American "football" is not a very good game. The 2.15% of you who are aware that there is a world outside your borders may have noticed that no one else plays "American" football. You will no longer be allowed to play it, and should instead play proper football. Initially, it would be best if you played with the girls. It is a difficult game. Those of you brave enough will, in time, be allowed to play rugby (which is similar to American "football", but does not involve stopping for a rest every twenty seconds or wearing full kevlar body armour like nancies). We are hoping to get together at least a US Rugby sevens side by 2010. You should stop playing baseball. It is not reasonable to host an event called the 'World Series' for a game which is not played outside of North America. Since only 2.15% of you are aware that there is a world beyond your borders, your error is understandable. Instead of baseball, you will be allowed to play a girls' game called "rounders," which is baseball without fancy team strip, oversized gloves, collector cards or hotdogs. 7. You will no longer be allowed to own or carry guns. You will no longer be allowed to own or carry anything more dangerous in public than a vegetable peeler. Because we don't believe you are sensible enough to handle potentially dangerous items, you will require a permit if you wish to carry a vegetable peeler in public. 8. The 4th of July is no longer a public holiday. The 2nd of November will be a new national holiday, but only in Britain. It will be called "Indecisive Day." 9. All American cars are hereby banned. They are crap, and it is for your own good. When we show you German cars, you will understand what we mean. All road intersections will be replaced with roundabouts. You will start driving on the left with immediate effect. At the same time, you will go metric with immediate effect and without the benefit of conversion tables. Roundabouts and metrication will help you understand the British sense of humour. 10. You will learn to make real chips. Those things you call 'French fries' are not real chips. Fries aren't even French, they are Belgian though 97.85% of you (including the guy who discovered fries while in Europe) are not aware of a country called Belgium. Those things you insist on calling potato chips are properly called "crisps." Real chips are thick cut and fried in animal fat. The traditional accompaniment to chips is beer which should be served warm and flat. Waitresses will be trained to be more aggressive with customers. 11. As a sign of penance 5 grams of sea salt per cup will be added to all tea made within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, this quantity to be doubled for tea made within the city of Boston itself. 12. The cold tasteless stuff you insist on calling "beer" is not actually beer at all, it is lager . From November 1st only proper British Bitter will be referred to as "beer," and European brews of known and accepted provenance will be referred to as "Lager." The substances formerly known as "American Beer" will henceforth be referred to as "Near-Frozen Gnat's Urine," with the exception of the product of the American Budweiser company whose product will be referred to as "Weak Near-Frozen Gnat's Urine." This will allow true Budweiser (as manufactured for the last 1000 years in the Czech Republic) to be sold without risk of confusion. 13. From the 10th of November the UK will harmonise petrol (or "gasoline," as you will be permitted to keep calling it until the 1st of April) prices with the former USA. The UK will harmonise its prices to those of the former USA and the Former USA will, in return, adopt UK petrol prices (roughly $6/US gallon -- get used to it). 14. You will learn to resolve personal issues without using guns, lawyers or therapists. The fact that you need so many lawyers and therapists shows that you're not adult enough to be independent. Guns should only be handled by adults. If you're not adult enough to sort things out without suing someone or speaking to a therapist, then you're not grown up enough to handle a gun. 15. Please tell us who killed JFK. It's been driving us crazy. 16. Tax collectors from Her Majesty's Government will be with you shortly to ensure the acquisition of all revenues due (backdated to 1776). Thank you for your co-operation. Contact InfoWebsite: www.fco.gov.uk Office: Foreign & Commonwealth Office Street: King James Street City/Town: London, United Kingdom The clean version please. more

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