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The Super Bowl teaser for Captain America gave us an idea of what's in store when The First Avenger hits theaters this Summer, but this new, full trailer helps fill in the gaps. This time around, we get a longer look at Steve Rogers's days as a scrawny kid before he makes the transformation to beefy Captain America. Plus, there's more Tommy Lee Jones and a better glimpse at the action sequences.
So far, this film looks more like a war movie than superhero flick, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I have to admit though: the effects that make Chris Evans look pocket-sized are a little hard to swallow.
'Biggest Loser' recap: A captain goes home and a brat gets to stay
Moses, I need you to turn away for a sec. 'Cause I am about to rip into your daughter.
As we near the end of Season 11 of "The Biggest Loser" we can look back at plenty of game-playing maneuvers over the years. But this week's game playing hit a new low with a petulent Kaylee's jaw-droppingly inept attempt to manipulate the scales. The result: Justin, one of the most beloved players in the show's history -- and a true leader if there ever was one -- got sent packing. Sniff, sniff. And Kaylee got rewarded for bratty behavior.
Here's what I want to know: What. Was. Kaylee. Thinking?
This all started when Kaylee claimed she had "a moment" this week, an epiphany where the clouds parted and a shaft of light shone down on her and she decided she was all better, she found herself, she discovered her inner voice, I am woman hear me roar, blah blah blah. And she decided she no longer needed "The Biggest Loser Ranch." In fact, she needed to bail. Pronto.
Let's just assume, for a second, all this was true. And let's just forget, for a second, that it was just a few weeks ago that Kaylee did get to go home ... and immediately fell off the diet-and-exercise bandwagon, failing to lose much weight upon her return to the ranch. Why didn't all-grown-up Kaylee put on her big-girl pants, claim what she wanted and quit the game? Isn't that what a self-confident adult would do?
Instead, she decided to get what she wanted by sneaking around and manipulating the game -- very childlike and immature if you ask me. The problem with that, as we discovered last night, is that it puts everyone else at risk. Because there is simply no way to guarantee that everyone else will fall at the weigh-in.
Even worse: She did not take even the most basic steps toward trying to guarantee that she would fall below the yellow line. (We've learned from past contestants that all you have to do is down a gallon of water before stepping on the scale and that will do the trick.) Instead, she stepped on the scale and pulled a zero: neither gaining nor losing any weight. By not doing what it takes to guarantee a spot on the chopping block, Kaylee threw everyone else under the bus. She stripped the rest of the teams of their "captain," as Justin had come to be known to his teammates because of his encouragement and strength. He's been almost like a fifth trainer, and volunteered to be sent home rather than Courtney. And Kaylee's maneuverings also stripped Rulon of his rock and best friend in the house.
I just don't get it. Kaylee is not at her goal weight. Why is she so eager to go home? And why was she so willing to (blank) over Cara? Surely Kaylee cannot be completely insensitive to Cara's tenuous position as a new trainer trying to prove herself. Couldn't Kaylee give it a few more weeks on the ranch out of deference to Cara, who has put so much time, dedication and effort into her? What a disrespectful smack in the face.
And if Kaylee could be so easily swayed into staying at the ranch -- her father basically mumbled something about her mom and told Kaylee to stay and Kaylee turned tail -- what was this whole thing really about? Lots of unanswered questions here about this bratty behavior.
The single best moment of the night came when Alison set the record straight: "The Biggest Loser" is not a prison (even though the workouts might seem like hard labor). If Kaylee wants to leave, she is free to walk out the door. But for all her claims that "I'm a big girl now and I can stand on my own two feet," she couldn't muster the courage to do just that. Some epiphany, Kaylee.
What do you think? Do I just have my knickers in a twist? Am I being too hard on Kaylee? I am looking forward to Wednesday's media conference call with Justin to get his take on it all. Any questions for him?
BSU captain Matt Read earns his NHL opportunity with Philadelphia Flyers
The former Bemidji State hockey player signed a multi-year, one-way contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.
“This really means a lot to me to be granted the opportunity to play in the National Hockey League,” Read said in a phone interview Wednesday. “To have this professional opportunity is something I’ve dreamed about my entire life and it is a big moment for me.”
Read flew to Philadelphia American Hockey League affiliate Adirondack Phantoms in Glens Falls, New York on Wednesday. He is expected to be in uniform Thursday and will spend the rest of this season with the Phantoms. His free-agent contract begins at the start of the 2011-12 season.
“I’m very proud of Matt and how patient he was through this whole signing process,” Bemidji State head coach Tom Serratore said. “He led us into the first season in the WCHA and the first season in the Sanford Center. He accomplished a lot of things at BSU and now it’s great to see he is fortunate enough to sign with one of the most successful, most visible franchises in the National Hockey League.”
There were other NHL teams looking to sign Read, but Philadelphia was the front-runner. Read described his experience with the Flyers as an ongoing process through the past season and talks became serious Monday afternoon. Bemidji State ended its season at the WCHA Final Five in St. Paul last Friday.
“They were just a team that showed a lot of interest in me,” Read said of the Flyers. “I really liked their professional business manner. I really liked how they handled their business and I think it’s a great fit for me.”
Read said his parents, Lorne and Nancy, are very grateful for the opportunity.
“My Dad and Mom are both excited to hear about this and they are very proud,” Read said. “They are still in a little bit of shock.”
Read is Bemidji State’s Division I record-holder for goals (65), assists (78), points (143) and games played (147). He was the team captain last season and led the team with 22 goals. His 35 overall points ranked second on the team.
“He will be just fine in the NHL,” Serratore said. “Even though it’s a big jump, he has the maturity, talent and is an extremely competitive player. His game is going to transfer nice and he will be able to pick things up quickly. He has the intangibles other players don’t have.”
Read is the seventh player in Bemidji State history to make it to the NHL. Matt Climie, a 2008 graduate, is currently playing in the Phoenix Coyotes organization and Andrew Murray, a 2005 graduate, is playing in the Columbus Blue Jackets organization. Other BSU alumni who played in the NHL are Jim McElmury, Dale Smedsmo, Gary Sargent and Stanley Cup champion Joel Otto.
“It really couldn’t happen to a better person or a better player,” Serratore said. “He was the face of our program and the player of the decade for us. The whole community of Bemidji can be happy for Matt Read.”
A native of Ilderton, Ontario, Read came to Bemidji State as a freshman in 2007 and led the team in scoring his first three years. He earned College Hockey America Rookie of the Year as a freshman, CHA Tournament MVP in 2009, CHA Player of the Year in 2010 and All-American honors during his career with the Beavers.
Bemidji State experienced two CHA Tournament championships, two NCAA Tournaments, a Frozen Four and a WCHA Final Five with Read on the roster.
“I have to give a lot of credit for playing in Bemidji,” Read said. “Being able to come in as a freshman and be given the opportunity to be a key player night in and night out really exposed me to the scouts. It also helps we had great success as a team and I hope other players get credit as well.”
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