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QUOTE(aboz56 @ Nov 29, 2005 -> 09:09 PM) If you stand in line for more than a hour, you officially have no life. Your gonna have no life for me, so when I get in at the airport a couple hr's later I can just show up in front

QUOTE(Adam G @ Nov 29, 2005 -> 09:10 PM) Just said on ESPN that Konerko rejected Baltimore's 5/65 offer. I don't think that was because of the money. My guess is he has a similar offer from the Angels and I think he knows the Sox will pretty much match it (as long as it isn't ridiculous). He doesn't want to go to Bmore. I'd say 75% that he's in Chicago (I personally would be surprised if he's not back) and 25% that he's in Anaheim or elsewhere (honestly, the only way I don't see him coming to Chicago is if some 3rd team enters the picture and makes a ridiculous offer, I don't see that team being the Angels).

Hell, just ask those in the chat the 1st night of the Rally Crede. I was the only person that was calm. I believed in the power from the beginning.

QUOTE(SnB @ Nov 29, 2005 -> 02:13 PM) It's already decided IlliniKrush is going to end up owning a sports bar.......and i get to be bouncer.

QUOTE(bmags @ Nov 29, 2005 -> 09:04 PM) it'll be so hard to sift through... Every week you'll get a new one. Heck, if one of the main political posters wants to (and I won't cause I gave up on talking politics here a long time ago) they could always edit the top post of the thread and throw up the daily stories that people have posted (just the links) for those that are interested. Just throwing that idea out there though (cause I do know there is a core group on this forum that loves talking politics).

QUOTE(KipWellsFan @ Nov 29, 2005 -> 08:54 PM) AP: 'caption is inaccurate' http://www.mediainfo.com/eandp/news/articl...t_id=1001572310 more info at link p.s. I'm not sure this is a good idea Jas. Maybe a politics board? To be honest, like Chisoxy said, you wouldn't find a sane mod willing to moderate it. I think 90% of us are absolutely sick of all the political nature and how people are always forcing their agenda's on others. Because of that we will be sticking to one thread per week. No mod or admin in their right mind would want to or would sift through all the trash that is spewed in these political threads (sorry, but for the most part its true). There is way too much slamming going on in the threads and people are taking a condescending tone to other posters (not only in those threads but other threads). Its something that has sickened a lot of us. Politics is a touchy subject and I understand there often times isn't a middle ground, but there is no reason for people of different political opinions to be slamming the other person so hard (whether they do it in an agressive style or a backhanded style). This thread will enable those that want to discuss the topic every opportunity to do so, while at the same time, allowing those that don't want to discuss it at all (or not often) the ability to enjoy this board as well (without having to deal with the political debate).

In case people are wondering what is political and what isn't: -Slamming a political party -Discussing Policies or different candidates -Talking about the war in Iraq -Basically anything that has a serious political agenda in nature. Quite frankly political agenda's and discussion have taken up too much of this forum and its going to stop. Not everyone wants to participate in it and they should be able to visit this forum and be able to enjoy it without seeing every other post dealing with political agenda's and issues. Plus those issues tend to spill into threads that have no political conotation in nature (and I'm sure I botched the spelling of that). Anyway this is the thread for all those that want to bring up whatever the hell political post or agenda they want. For all I care they can start their petition to impeach George Bush right here or start their negative campaign on Hilary Clinton (to ensure she's not elected). I could care less what it is, but its going to stay in this thread and not spill into other ones.

Soxtalk.com will be adding a new weekly thread to SL&P to try and contain all political talk to one thread. We feel this will help keep all the political stuff in one thread as opposed to it being continually rehashed in multiple threads. We will be merging all political news stories and posts from the week into this thread and will be creating a new thread every week. Only in the instance of major political news, will a unique thread be allowed on a certain issue (for example if a new member of the Supreme Court is elected or when we have election day or if we declare war on a country). Hopefully this will help clean up all the political discussion and debate from other threads. Many people aren't interested in the politics of it all and to appease the majority we will be trying this move out. We also know there are some people that love discussing politics and they will be able to discuss all the politics they want in this thread.

Definately money. Its something a college student always needs. Aside from that I pretty much got everything I want (I'm a pretty easy person to shop for and I don't need much). I could also use some new clothes so I have more stuff for when I start work (but not boring work stuff, stuff I can also wear outside of work or to work). Maybe the last star wars DVD, but mainly money cause that can go towards my Soxfest trip this year and other stuff

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 09:20 PM) I still think House is the best show on FOX right now. Prison Break is just alright and I watched 21 episodes of 24 last season and quit. Dr. Gregory House is the best character on TV. House is awesome. I love the whitty humor and the story. Fantastic show. I was dissapointed with this weeks prison break, but the show has been great thus far. I'm bummed they didn't escape, but I guess now there is a couple month break (it doesn't even seem like its been a normal season worth of episodes).

Somehow Alex thinks if it happens I'm going to be nice and give him a Sig of a Bears player. I'm gonna be making fun of the Cyclones in some way shape or form...thats a given.

HAAAAA...I'm thinking it will have some sort of ISU theme. But no sig until I actually win.

Most excellent. The guy is scum and shouldn't be on the ballot, imo.

Thats good news, but I still think something will be done by the end of next week.

QUOTE(SnB @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 08:54 PM) its ok........how can i blame him, I mean........you're THE "jason"

Here is the link that lemon was trying to post: http://1bignasty.com/jblog/columns.html

For those not familiar, Big Joe is a radio host in the LA area. That said his show was just cancelled and I don't know if he's doing anything anymore. He's a solid radio show guy, but he whines way too much, imo. Thanks for that info Lemon

QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 08:46 PM) Are you single? I don't think Steve (SNB) would appreciate these advances

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 08:44 PM) re:zoolander smile with me now, Jason Gotcha...Obviously I've only seen the movie once

QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 07:57 PM) Koch didn't lose velocity because of age. it was all mental with him. either way, 10+ million for a reliever, someone who only comes in when your team has the lead? whatever, Mets will still suck. Not mental.

QUOTE(JDsDirtySox @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 08:08 PM) Since you are out in Cali... just wondering what you have heard about Konerko? I would believe that if Anaheim was serious about Paulie, that they would be trying to get him to come visit this week. I think the next two days will tell us where Paul Konerko will be playing the rest of his career. Balta and I were each talking and neither of us have heard a thing. Its eerily quiet, which is why I can't figure out why so many people in the Chicago Media are acting like Konerko is signing with the Angels. From what I know they haven't even brought him in for a visit. I don't think Paulie has gotten an offer even close to what he's been looking for. At this point, 4/52 with an option for a 5th year may be enough (although once a team makes a formal offer, you may see somethings heat up). Than again, the free agent market has been relatively quiet for the most part. Not many teams have jumped out there yet and the few that have, have definately set a precedent for what will be an inflated market (for a lot of players). That said 4/52 would be very fair for Paulie. I could even see 4/50.

I've long said Howard is insane. The guy is going to be a dominate defensive player and rebounder and has the ability to turn into a good offensive player.

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 08:33 PM) PA's thread awards: funniest post goes to - Middle Buffalo most informed post goes to - Losmediasblancas best use of the word "heinous" goes to - Soxy Mugato fashion award goes to - Chisoxfn and the winner of the shoe contest is #2 (though #1 may go on the Hannuka-channaka-christmas list) Enlighten me Alex, what the hell is a Mugato

QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 08:31 PM) I need a present for a 10 yeal old boy, if anyone has any ideas. Lego's never go wrong or some sort of creative thing like that. You could always opt with some sort of video game or something like that as well (I don't know how much your willing to spend, but maybe like a Best Of Game for 19 bucks). I just remember the cardinal rule, don't give a young boy clothes. Leave that to the parents and grandparents. I think most kids usually look at toys and ignore clothes. Clothes are just something you wear at that point. When you get older, people start caring more about appereance and all that stuff (well some do). Although chisoxy is onto something with some sort of more educational gift. Those can be fun and informing at the same time (depending on the child). I'll be reading these ideas as well cause I'll have to get something for my cousin (whose 6, turning 7).

QUOTE(FoxySoxGirl @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 08:27 PM) This was finally going to be the 1st Christmas in forever that I didn't have to buy a guy a nice present. But here I am, and I know there's way more guys on this chat board then in my daily life. What's a good really generic guy present fo someone you've only known like a month? Something that says, "We're friends, don't push it, but I like you so here's a gift." Any serious or non-serious ones welcome. He's got a good sense of humor so either might work! A cool DVD. I'd say if you wanted to bring it to the next level, maybe a nice DVD that the two of you could watch together (cook a little dinner with it, that sort of stuff). Obviously since you don't want to push it, I'd leave out the dinner part and all that. Its not too expensive and if they are into movies its pretty cool. That said, after reading Chisoxy's post that does seem like a short time. Hell, I don't even get my best friends (that I've known for 7-8 years) anything. Than again none of us get each other anything, so its kind of our thing. But ya, it would seem odd getting a gift after just a month. I think it would be different if you were friends and wanted to be more than friends, than a little gift/date idea could be pretty good.