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Europe. Seems like you've done a lot of cruises and thus, I presume lots of tropical type places (although obviously there are cruises in Europe as well)...Europe would be a good change of pace and a new type of adventure. Whether it is going to more rural wine country areas, etc. You could still get your beach fix as well (depending on where you visited in Europe).

QUOTE (illinilaw08 @ May 9, 2016 -> 09:48 AM) IF this is a ploy, it's a particularly stupid one. Everyone knows Ramsay's reputation. Everyone knows that Rickon (and really any living, male, Stark) is a threat to Ramsay's power at Winterfell. There's really no logical reason for Ramsay to hold Rickon hostage as opposed to killing him. And there's even less of a reason for him to hold Asha. If the Umbers are still loyal to the Starks, they would be handing over the one asset they have that could rally the North to a known sadist because... reasons? Furthermore, I'm not really clear as to why any of the Northern lords would rally to help Ramsay out? I get the Karstarks, and I get the idea that Jon let the wildlings south of the Wall (though that has zero to do with Rickon but whatever). But neither of those should counteract the fact that Roose Bolton - the guy that was a planner - is now dead. And in his place is the guy that flays and tortures everyone, who now has no allies outside of the North (losing the Lannisters because of Sansa). Or the Umbers have gotten more information and know that Rickon isn't the only surviving stark and have more information. The umbers were extremely loyal to the starks. I could absolutely (and hope) that this is a long play to get Ramsay to weaken his positions and get himself killed.

QUOTE (brett05 @ May 9, 2016 -> 07:40 AM) The solution is to move to individualized "bathrooms" with locks. Problem solved for all viewpoints. It will take time and money on existing buildings, but attainable in new construction. That is an absurd waste of cost for an issue that impacts like .01% of the population. This isn't a problem. This is a giant waste of time and the fact that people are wasting all this breath is absurd.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ May 7, 2016 -> 08:00 PM) sale made rv look smart tonight. In general, I don't really think that move was a good idea. Yeah...obviously at the time it was a one run game, but Sale has tended to wear down late in the year and I'm hoping this year is the Sox longest year yet (just like 2005!!!). Last two starts Sale has thrown some pitches, but prior to that he was a model of efficiency. Either way, I tip my cap. He was nasty after that 1st inning. 7-0 is awesome.

Another big 7th inning. I didn't like Sale throwing so many pitches, but he was clearly cruising late. Another great win.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ May 6, 2016 -> 12:18 PM) Because he hasnt been good, any time he has come up. Last year he was good and in his rookie year he was good. The only time he was not good when he came up was the year we expected him to be the full-time starter (where his velocity, etc was down). Dude had good stats and looked the part a year ago. Now whether he is the same guy this year (given how he has had issues having consistent stuff year-over-year, that is really the question). If Johnson had his "normal" stuff, he's a quality big league starter. Big if though.

Now this report sounds like the right decision. I hope there is truth to it. http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/05/05/report...g-jimmy-butler/

QUOTE (hi8is @ May 5, 2016 -> 02:01 PM) It hit me with some blues as well. Cared more about losing the game than breaking up with my lady. Hence why you broke up with your lady

Things just got interesting. Ryan says he can't back Trump as the nominee. Will be very curious to see the backlash and potential splinter that is about to potentially happen. IMO, this is a much bigger deal than Romney or almost anyone else in the party making this statement. This is the speaker of the house, who was put in this position by the party. https://www.yahoo.com/news/house-speaker-pa...--election.html

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ May 5, 2016 -> 12:34 PM) This is exactly how I feel. Just give the dude another chance. His stuff for whatever reason was depleted a few years back but he bounced back pretty terrifically last year. I have no idea what he's capable of(I do think he can be a decent enough 5 though) but at least give him the opportunity to prove one way or another what he is. The Sox seem pretty against that though for whatever the reason may be. This tends to be an area the Sox struggle with. They don't tend to have much patience to actually test their young guys (especially from a positional perspective so the Sox might get the benefit of the doubt with Johnson). They just aren't overly patient when it comes to prospects (unless you are talking about top prospects).

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 5, 2016 -> 12:27 PM) Chili, you can't ever wear anything Cub related. That would be too sickening. Accept a Cubs pencil from her or something though. The flowing dark locks may be it though. No offense to the bald(ing) guys on here, but girls will admit they like flowing hair like Chili apparently has. This might be the post of the year Greg.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 5, 2016 -> 12:26 PM) Terrorism is such a tiny little blip on the radar of issues with this country its hilarious how often its brought up. Terrorism is happening all over the world. I don't think it is a little blip at all. We invest billions in it and are currently at war all over the world largely driven by it. So to call it a little blip seems pretty crazy. We benefit greatly from being isolated geographically (vs. Europe), but it is a real issue and a real threat. That doesn't mean I walk around the world worried about it, but the reality is their are a lot of radical people in this world willing to give their lives to kill innocent people for the "greater" good (in the terrorists confused eyes). To have a successful government you need to have safe borders and a safe society, education, and good quality infrastructure, imo. I do agree with you that some people overblow it in the grand scheme of things (like plenty of other issues). And of course what one person finds important can drastically differ from what another person finds important. But in general, having a country relatively free from terrorism, benefits/impacts every single citizen of the country.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 5, 2016 -> 12:14 PM) How often do people get prosecuted for using the incorrect restroom? This is such a waste of time. Women's restrooms have stalls. Men's restrooms have stalls and urinals. If you are afraid someone might be leering at you, it's pretty easy to solve. The whole thing on both sides in relation to this matter is a giant f***ing waste of time. Our government has far more important things to deal with that they have been ignoring forever. No one has gotten much anything done in Washington in recent time. We have an economy, low rates, defense issues (terrorism), etc. Yet we are wasting our time on s*** that impacts what, .1% of the population? Focus time on how to deal with income inequality, etc. The amount of time that gets spent on something that impacts so few people is just completely absurd. It is kind of like when congress was wasting its time on steroids in baseball when this country had far greater issues.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ May 5, 2016 -> 12:16 PM) Mom's harsh. I'd give my kid the exact same lecture. By harsh, you mean give her kid a dose of reality (and keeps them grounded), then yes.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 5, 2016 -> 12:02 PM) Id rather have Vogel than Hoiberg Oh absolutely. Vogel is an above average coach, imo.

I like Eli Apple's mom. http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/05/04/nfl-draft...-state-buckeyes

Boylen is one of the few guys on the staff that I have any faith in. So it would figure he'd head elsewhere. Yes, I am that down on Hoiberg. Honestly, I think Del negro would be an upgrade and that says something. I will admit, that he clearly could learn in year two, but if he has a 2nd year like his 1st year, you have to cut ties.

Ken BergerVerified account ‏@KBergCBS 2m2 minutes ago Another name emerging as a possible replacement for Vogel in Indiana, according to league sources: Bulls associate head coach Jim Boylen.

Wish the Bulls could pounce on Frank Vogel and replace the god awful coach we have.

On a sidenote, I do think it is pretty surprising that they can't draw against a team like Boston. Usually Boston always will draw crowds wherever they go due to their overall fan base. I realize the weather and lack of school, but that is a pretty big negative, imo. Goes to show how hurtful the past few years struggles have been. Bottom line is people go to games to be entertained and for a few years the Sox were horrific in the entertainment department. It takes more than a few weeks to change that. This club needs to be a consistent winner with playoff consistency. Do that and even with what the Cubs do, they absolutely will draw consistently. Problem is the franchise has not had a sustained run like that anytime during any of our posters lifetimes.

QUOTE (gosoxgo2005 @ May 5, 2016 -> 10:43 AM) I was told that unless Johnson throws a no-no, today will 99% be his only start for now. Take that FWIW Sox have there own concerns with Johnons's consistency issues so it doesn't surprise me. I feel the Sox should actually see what Johnson gets as I prefer him to Miguel, but I presume Sox will hand job to one of Turner / Miguel. Miguel is pretty hittable, sure a slight upgrade from 2016 Danks, but I think better odds are on Turner / Johnson actually being solid. Could be wrong though. Last year, Johnson posted an ERA plus of 117 over 35 big league innings. Small sample size but the eyes backed up the results. He also had success in his first stint a couple years back. Problem is somewhere in between he had a season where he was complete trash (stuff non-existent, etc) and this spring while he didn't look that bad, his stuff definitely wasn't near as good. Don't know what the driver is, but I thought I had saw where his stuff popped back down in Charlotte this year so I personally think as long as his stuff is there, he is a no brainer to be a qualify 5th starter (vs. everyone else we are talking about). Sox don't think so and they clearly know more than I do, although I happen to think they are wrong and are just being too gun shy due to other concerns they have on him.

So I'll just say and I'm sure some of the people are joking, but better to find a girl that is a baseball fan vs. a girl that isn't. Who gives a rats ass if she is a fan of your team or not. The rivalry could actually make it more fun.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ May 5, 2016 -> 09:39 AM) It just sucks that the story sets it up to an eventual Hound/Mountain confrontation, and Brienne takes him out I keep hoping that it will eventually happen.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ May 5, 2016 -> 08:58 AM) She left him to die by the tree (fan theories say he might still be alive, possibly the gravedigger on that monk island). She then went to Saltpans where she found a ship heading to Bravos. That's the book version, I know in the show she also leaves him to die, don't remember if she goes to a town or just stumbles upon a random boat though. I hope he makes a reappearance. I liked the hound.

QUOTE (Tex @ May 5, 2016 -> 07:53 AM) The foreclosure problem was the homeowners could not make the payments. The mortgages had balloons and at a certain point the payments were too much and the borrower was defaulting on the loan. In those cases it was better for everyone for the banks to accept a smaller loss than having to foreclose and deal with all that. In this case the payments in all likelihood can, and will, be made. The other mitigating circumstance is y'all are choosing not to live in the house. If she was still living in the house, there isn't a problem for anyone. I agree if you can get the bank to gift you the difference, go for it. But I don't think your lawyers are being dishonest on their opinion. There really isn't a compelling reason for the bank to take the loss. If I was a shareholder in the bank, I'd be screaming if they did. On a side note, would you mind loaning me $10,000? My plan is to pay you back $5,000 and for you to forgive the balance. One other thought. With her credit in the 800s, I wonder how far it would fall if you did default? That could be a hit worth taking for $50k. A mid 600 credit rating is survivable if she trusts you will be married for the next decade or two. One thing to note, whomever owns the debt at this point, is probably not the bank that underwrote it and the debt from that vintage (i.e., 09) for the area has probably already been written off and the losses taken. And whatever credit hit that is taken, it will only effect the holder so the other significant other could get other debt in there name. I believe after 7 years everything is whiped from the credit history anyway (in terms of it won't be held against you anymore). When the whole foreclosure situation happened, the problem was the banks underwrote loans people couldn't afford. Mortgages didn't necessarily have balloon payments, rather, the interest adjusted up or they were qualified on interest only and the underwriting standards to even validate the income, etc, were god awful to non-existent (blame the banks and individuals requesting the loan for that one, but banks were still the ones who created these "liar" loans). What should have happened is more banks should have seen the writing on the wall and negotiated more in good faith vs. not. They could have worked more with the buyers and prevented the glut of inventory that eventually came onto the market. A person could have $10M sitting in the bank and they can still walk away from the loan (nothing in the standard mortgage contract that can change that and the bank has no right to that money...that said, you will pay income taxes on the forgiveness of the debt unless you can claim tax insolvency).