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One other thing to think about is Osha (sp?) is a wilding and has presumably been living amongst the Umbers for the past two years. She herself has seen what is happening (and it isn't the wildings they should be worried about). You wonder if due to the respect of the Starks, Osha and Rinkon were able to convince them that the wildings are not bad people and that the real battle is going to begin and given the loyalties, etc, they needed to come up with a plan to reunite the north.

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ May 9, 2016 -> 12:56 PM) And that's why we are having this discussion, neither side really makes any sense with the facts known. The only thing I can think of is that Greatjon died and his allegiance to the Starks (remember he was the first to proclaim Robb as king of the north) was the only thing keeping the Umbers loyal. But that seems shaky at best. Yep..that was my point...given how loyal the father was to the Starks, I just don't see how the son could differ so much, especially against a family who had totally betrayed the Starks. I suppose the wildings angle is decent enough cover for the story...but I am convinced there is more there (but I'm a Stark loyalist so I always root for the Starks).

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ May 9, 2016 -> 12:36 PM) Yea I agree that the Umbers did this on purpose and aren't working with Osha and Rickon, I don't like the fact that Lord Umber is using the wildlings as an excuse to turn on Rickon though, seems weak as hell and totally out of character for a pro-Stark house. Do we really know that the father Umber (who was extremely loyal to the Starks) is actually dead even? Could be, maybe he isn't though. Wasn't Rickon supposed to go to the Umbers (because they were the most loyal of all to the Starks) and most likely has been with them for quite a long time (since a few years have passed from when we last saw him in "real" time). Couldn't have taken him that long to get to the Umbers and thus now they are just going to trade him (or has he just been in capture for two plus years just because and now they have decided is the time to leverage him) because of Jon Snow and the Wildings. I don't buy it.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ May 9, 2016 -> 10:52 AM) Oh, Jason. This isn't a comic catch-all Yes it is. Talk of DC and Marvel in here so I'll just put it in here. I don't care whether it is DC or Marvel, just rather it is good or bad.

So despite making fun of antman (the concept)...I watched the movie and was pleasantly surprised. Good popcorn flick.

I've enjoyed him (and still enjoy Hawk) but than again, people would say I'm boring, lol. So maybe I just like that dry humor. In general, I always liked Stoney (until he came to the Sox where I thought he lost it) and now I'm getting a lot more of the Stoney I always appreciated (which is an extremely intelligent baseball guy who you can learn a lot about the game of baseball (including intricacies) from.

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.