The Critic

QUOTE(The Critic @ Aug 26, 2007 -> 11:36 PM) Lords Of Pain reports that he's described as being in "very very serious" condition, and the passenger in the car is in critical condition. TMZ.com has pictures of the car, and it's completely destroyed. for Nick and his friend. I just saw on LoP that Bubba the Hulk Sponge said Nick was released from the hospital and is OK. No word on Nick's friend John, the passenger in Nick's car.

QUOTE(LukeGofannon @ Aug 26, 2007 -> 06:38 PM) The Astros still have Berkman, Pence, Oswalt, Lee, Lidge, Qualls to fall back on. They'll be a lot better once Everrett, Biggio and Ausmus stop being automatic outs in the lineup. Maybe, maybe not. I haven't checked to see if there's an astrotalk.com, but if there is I'll bet there is a fair percentage of posters there calling for heads to roll. From NL Champions to last place in 2 years - I'd imagine they're pissed, too. And I'd imagine some of them may be looking at the Sox saying "The White Sox still have Konerko, Dye, Buerhle, Garland, Vazquez, Jenks, Pierzynski and Thome to fall back on. They'll be a lot better once Uribe, Richar and Owens stop being automatic outs". Things always look worse when you're emotionally and/or financially invested.

QUOTE(DrunkBomber @ Aug 26, 2007 -> 10:31 PM) Out of all the celebs you could imagine trying something like this he is one of the last I would suspect. Me either. He always seems so happy. Weird how you never really know what lies beneath the surface.

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 26, 2007 -> 09:34 PM) http://www.1wrestling.com/news/newsline.asp?news=29836 Nick Hogan was in a serious car accident. Anyone hear about his condition? Lords Of Pain reports that he's described as being in "very very serious" condition, and the passenger in the car is in critical condition. TMZ.com has pictures of the car, and it's completely destroyed. for Nick and his friend.

Well, color me stunned. I thought the Invincible One's reign was over for sure. I still think Vince will put the belt on Orton, though. Maybe on the 3-hour Raw, whenever that is?

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Aug 26, 2007 -> 04:19 PM) Did Young have anything to do with the Inside-the-Parker that I see on Gameday Lee just hit? Young was chasing the fly ball into the right-center gap when it hit strangely off the wall and caromed back towards left filed. Byrnes was a lazy ass and he stood in left watching, and their right fielder appeared to end up getting the ball in left-center. Not Young's fault at all.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Aug 26, 2007 -> 03:52 PM) I remember seeing A LOT of people saying we should spend everything to take one chance at a World Series, and that it didn't matter what happened after the fact. They just wanted the one title. Those people seem to have all disappeared, except for one honest one here. to you for being honest. As painful as it is to see how far they've fallen, the feeling of 2005 is worth it even if they never get there again. Think about Astros fans - their team is every bit as bad as the Sox are right now, and they have a 4-game Series loss to remember from 2005. I'm thankful for the 2005 trophy no matter what happens in the future. Of course I want them to return to the playoffs and win a few more Series, but if they don't it doesn't tarnish the memory of 2005 to me one bit.

AARON ROWAND CATCHES THAT BALL!!!!11!!!!1!!11!

QUOTE(Brian @ Aug 25, 2007 -> 08:05 PM) Premonition...and nothing to do with the other guy in hell.

"Lifetime contracts" >>>>>> lifetime of never seeing my team win the whole damn thing.

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Aug 26, 2007 -> 03:12 AM) Figures. That's the only night I have any solid plans, so I can't make it. I saw Burning Brides open for Local H a while back, decent band. You really should check out The Effigies at SubT on August 31st. In case you don't know who they are (I'm guessing you do, though), they're old-school Chicago punk from the days of Naked Raygun, Rights Of The Accused, Articles of Faith, Pegboy and so on. They're very good, even if they are old, old men at this point.

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Aug 25, 2007 -> 01:58 PM) Oh yeah baby. Plan to see them out here in Nov. in LA and SD. Isn't Helmet gonna be at the Double Dooor sometime soon also? Yep. Sept. 1st, with Burning Brides and Bible Of The Devil. Damn good show, too bad I'll be around the corner at Subterranean that night. 18 bucks in advance, 20 at the door (either door, I'd guess.....okay, sorry....)

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Aug 25, 2007 -> 11:14 AM) Everything is kind of "bright" and there is some yellow thing in the sky! Anybody have any idea what the heck that's all about??? Yeah, I saw that yellow thing too, but before I got too worried the sky went back to its normal dark gray color and I calmed down. Whew.

For you fans of The Hold Steady out there: Tickets go on sale today (8/25) for The Hold Steady at Metro on Halloween night. My email from Metro didn't list ticket prices.

WARNING!!!!! McMahon Paternity Angle SPOILERS BELOW!!!!! Courtesy Lords Of Pain: http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2007_/arti.../1187892000.php The McMahon paternity angle will lead to a WrestleMania 24 match between Mr. Kennedy and Triple H. The plan is to slowly drop hints who the illegitimate child is and reveal on a three-hour RAW special in October that it's Mr. Kennedy. Triple H will announce that he's Vince's son-in-law which is how the match between him and Kennedy will develop. More info at the link.

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Aug 24, 2007 -> 12:36 PM) I've been otta touch for a few months. What's new that I should check out? Any good shows in Chicago between 8/30 and 9/10? Here are a few good ones: Effigies at Subterranean 8/31 Riverboat Gamblers at Subterranean 9/1 My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult at Double Door 9/2 The Starf***ers (featuring Gilby Clarke and Slim Jim Phantom) at Double Door 9/8

QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Aug 24, 2007 -> 02:20 PM) I HATE when people make posts like this. If you've never met Pat Foley, don't spread bulls***. I've met him numerous times, and he's about as nice a guy as they come. He's dedicated to his craft, one in which he is just about the best voice in, and trust me is as nice as they come. Please don't spread things like this. Unless you have first-hand experiences, you should keep quiet. Sorry, but I have first-hand experience with the people who have first-hand experience with him, so that's what I talked about. Nothing more, nothing less. Just as your positive experience is a singular one, so is the negative experience of each of the people I've talked to. Anyone and everyone has the right to take or leave what I said.

QUOTE(Steff @ Aug 24, 2007 -> 04:11 PM) You should definitely go. Everything looks good right now. ...except the home team...

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Aug 24, 2007 -> 04:25 PM) Why the s*** havent we called EVERYONE up yet? Sweeney should be in LF Borgeouis(sp) should be up. f*** lets see Rogo take some hacks. Do SOMETHING Couldn't f***ing hurt at this point. What's the worst that could happen? Are the Sox going to fall into last pla--......oh, that's right....

QUOTE(Steff @ Aug 24, 2007 -> 04:06 PM) Someone please shove a sock in Farmer's mouth. This coming from an Ed Farmer FANATIC, no less???? And Myers fools no one. He is truly awful.

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QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Aug 23, 2007 -> 11:20 AM) So are you feeling better? Yeah, I'm back at work today. Wish I wasn't - every request I'm getting today is goofy.

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Aug 23, 2007 -> 10:41 AM) Huh, why green that??? For the sake of that occasional random person who doesn't annoy me, of course!

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Aug 23, 2007 -> 10:14 AM) Well with all of the rain this summer, my backyard looks great. The wife has been planting perennials in the backyard sign we moved in 4 years ago. With the conditions being so tropical it looks like the Amazon back there now. Our vegetable garden has never looked so good. All of the plants have grown to record levels, and we have started picking some of the vegetables. Our tomato plants are threatening to engulf our house and kill us all. I've had a million wonderful home-grown tomatoes this summer, and there are still some green ones on the vines. But our summer squash and green pepper plants still suck ass. Go figure.

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Aug 22, 2007 -> 08:19 PM) Let's see. Check to see if there's an address on the check Check to see if it's a local bank Check to see if there's a listed phone number Open up the phone book to see if number is listed Ask customer for Driver's license Write down license number on check Run check through scanning thing to make sure it's a valid check Explain to customer that the register is not an ATM and cannot write for an ammount higher than what is being shown on the register. But, Critic seems that is just as fast as using a credit or debit card. I've bolded the things I have never gone through once. So yeah, for me it's quicker than the time all the stuff you listed would take. And ultimately I don't REALLY care about the person behind me anyway, so even if it took that long, so what?