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I was really interested in watching practices for pairs at Nationals this year because it's so wide open. I think the team I liked the most was McBeath/Parkman. They seemed to have a good connection, and they looked really well matched. But I knew they had no chance of going to worlds. My...

That was stunning! I have really, really liked them since I first saw them in juniors. The music and performance here was so gorgeous! Can't wait to see them at Nationals.

RIP tWitch:wuzrobbedThis news completely shocked me; he seemed like the nicest, happiest person in the world. His dance with Alex is one I go back to a lot -- love it so much. So sad for Allison and their kids. I hope they find comfort and peace.

Thanks for this! I guess that's how it's judged. But it sure seems weird. And to answer your next comment, yes, there were definitely axels and salchows that were landed on a different foot. I remember Michael Chack doing something like a one foot axel into a 4S back in his first year in seniors.

I have a question regarding Artur Dmitriev (Jr.). In his short program, the protocols show that he did a 3Lz/3F which had a base value of 7.7 (the flip was downgraded). I remember watching that combo and being confused because I'm sure he landed the lutz on the wrong foot I guess so he could be...

When Denney/Frazier ended their long program at Nationals, Haven leaned down and touched the ice. I wondered to my friends if she was done, and we were thinking who Brandon could partner with but of course never thought about Alexa. Brandon is a really strong skater and could do well with Alexa...

I'm sorry, but I don't understand your conclusion that Kate has "imposed" the expectation that mothers everywhere are required to look picture picture hours after giving birth. Nor do I understand your conclusion that Kate "deeply damag[ed] womens' self esteem" because she left the hospital...

As far as I know, the only way you can get into practice sessions is with an all-event pass. If that's different, please let me know. I've often thought that arenas (or is it USFS?) should sell practice passes outside of tickets. It's really the practices that hook you.

I bake yams in the oven like potatoes and then peel and slice them and cook them on the stove in butter and brown sugar with pineapple (and I occasionally add pineapple juice to thin the brown sugar/butter mix so it doesn't burn). You cook them for a long time on low heat until the yams are...

Thanks for that explanation @gkelly. It was a spin (duh to me). That clears up my question. I was so excited that Nathan (or anyone for that matter) was actually doing a really good scratch spin (which almost nobody does anymore)! I'll have to go home and look at the spin again to see if I can...

I was going to try and find this in the rules, but there is too much to look through, and I'm sure there is somebody here who knows. On Nathan's Skate America free skate, for his final footwook sequence, it is listed as FcCoSp4V. I saw this on another protocol sheet somewhere (don't recall whose...

I saw it on a plane as well, and I had the same reaction. I was very skeptical about another Toy Story movie because I thought the ending of #3 was perfect, but I thought this was a great ending too.

I was at the competition. K/O skated really well last night. I have never really noticed before, but it was very obvious to me last night how much better Danny is than Tarah. My friend and I were very surprised that their twist hasn't improved since they've switched to Dalilah, since she seems...

The book, The Art of Racing in the Rain, is told by the dog. I loved the book, and hope the movie will be good.

Your take on Yesterday was completely different from mine. I absolutely loved it. We sat through the credits and sang Hey Jude along with several others in the audience. It was a feel good movie, and I admit I'm a sucker from those.