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You can't build an economy based on information. And all the "hands on jobs" are leaving this country for . Gee? I wonder why there's no job growth?

I'd say on average it's actually about the same as in season's past or even down a little bit. Watching as many games as I do, a lot of guys are pretty hesitant to drop the gloves because of the instigator rule. Most times when big fights happen now it's from a cheap shot that the refs (both of them) miss that starts it and the players at that point take care of business.

Anyone ever tin-foil everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) in someone's apartment? That's pretty fun. And you have to be bored as hell to tin-foil all the dishes, furniture, appliances, etc. But it sure is funny. That's something to do when you house sit for someone and you have nothing to do. Just make sure you don't shuffle your feet across the ground before you walk in the tin-foiled house. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZPPPPT!!!!!!

I don't care what rule changes short of making the nets bigger will increase scoring overall compared to 10-15 years ago. The players, every one of them, are more athletic, more skilled etc. Even Wayne Gretzky would not have scored near as much against the defenses of today, the guys out there are twice as big as they used to be. Also with the advent of dvd's and tape made literally minutes after a game is over being jetisonned throughout the league, it's easier to adapt from game to game to shut down a certain line, which on certain nights is all it takes. Regarding everyone b****ing about the pads on goaltenders. Being 12 inches wide or 10 inches wide won't make that much difference. The only difference will be that there will probably be a few more rebounds but goaltenders will adapt. They always do. And furthermore this will put the rule where it was pre 1990. Goaltenders are MUCH bigger then they used to be, and THAT's why the equipment is bigger, no other significant reason. Think about it. Luongo, who people think has pillows on his legs, is 50% bigger then most goalies pre 1985.

CHIP!

So why does that have to be done on THAT day? That's why I hate it. If you want to get your girl/wife some flowers, why is it a flippin' mandate that on February 14 (when they triple the price of chocolate and quadruple the price of flowers) every damn chick in the country should get some flowers and chocolate? For Cripes sake do it cause you want to, not because the damn calendar says Feb. 14!!! *getting off my soapbox now* I got it good cause my wife's birthday is Feb. 18, so we just celebrate it all somewhere in the middle and I get off easy (well, easier) that way.

That would cover most scenarios I guess. If they decide to do that, it wouldn't be so bad because 99.9% of the plays that get beat out by the team committing the icing infraction the play develops starting in the nuetral zone anyway. What do you think about the goaltender not allowed to touch the puck behind the red line? Now that's BS. So we're going to penalize a guy who can play back there so the forwards have free reign to forecheck? BS. BS. BS!!!

Their two main hubs are in Indianapolis and Midway, so yes, they have a big community presence but still this really surprises me that they would do such a thing. Last time I knew, they had about 35% of their folks based out of Midway, still not a huge number to be spending advertising dollars for something like this. What's this going to get them? If you spend money to advertise, are you going to make any revenue off of it? Somehow I think this was a total waste of advertising dollars. Do you think a Cubs fan (seriously, don't lynch me or knock their fans, I'm just saying) is going to fly on ATA now because they put this ad on tv?

Wow to think they aren't even based out of Chicago, where the hell do they get off speaking for Chicago? ATA's coporate is in Indianapolis.

Which one?

Oh wow, that's bad. I better go get my windshield fixed then.

HELSINKI, Finland - Police gave a record $216,900 speeding ticket to a millionaire under a system in which traffic fines are linked to an offender's income. The Iltalehti tabloid reported that millionaire Jussi Salonoja zoomed through the city center last weekend in a 25 mph zone and police handed him a ticket of $216,900. It didn't say what his speed was. The fine was based on information they got directly for the inland revenue office, the Tuesday report said. Salonoja, 27, could not be reached for comment, and police declined to discuss the alleged speeding incident until it reaches the Helsinki Regional Court at a later date. Although it's the costliest ticket to date, it's not the first with a big price tag. Two years ago, Anssi Vanjoki, then executive vice president of Nokia's mobile phones division, landed a $148,000 ticket after being caught doing 46 mph in a 31 mph zone on a motorcycle. It was later lowered to about $7,500 after he showed a court that his income had dropped, but not before Finns flew into a rage over the high fine. But, after weeks of Parliament debates, discussions on TV shows and expressions of disgust in the media, Finns did nothing and the system remained. Other hefty speeding tickets have included a $71,000 one for a professional hockey player and one for $190,000 given to one of Finland's wealthiest people.

First off, the no touch icing is BS. When players bust their ass and get back to eliminate the icing and it does result in a scoring chance, there is usually not a better play. The guy eliminiating the icing doesn't ever score but the trailer has a shot, and it's one of the best "hustle" plays in hockey. No-touch icing creates a lull and laziness in the game. And yes, I've attended both styles of games and I hate it. Instigator. I understand the intent, but if they would just call the damn games the way the rules are written half the crap that goes on out there wouldn't happen. I can tell you that the players hate it; but they adbide by it because of the harshness of it. They are more if the problem gets taken care of by calling the game as the rules are written, they're ok with it, but if things aren't taken care of they would rather take care of it themselves. Hatcher's hit on Roenick (remember Hatch breaking JR's jaw) 5 years back is PERFECT illustration of this, and JR knew it was coming because the league's referees f'ed up the game that made retaliation necessary. The net was moved out from the end boards about 10 years or so ago. Put it back. That in and of itself would generate more scoring chances and create less of a grinders, dump and chase, game. The pucks would come out front quicker and not get tied up behind the net so quick. Leave the red line. Cherry picking is lazy. It would help with the traps in the nuetral zone to eliminate the red line, but I guarantee you they will find a way to trap the red-lineless zone anyway. I tend to think that leaving the red line helps keep teams more honest - but you'd see a few more odd man rushes without the red line and folks like that. I really think that the bottom line to the whole argument is call the damn hooks, holds, interferences, etc like they are supposed to be and you'd see scoring up because it would create the flow that everyone's looking for and don't tinker with the rules. Grabbing and crap sucks, slows down the game, and that's not what's meant to happen in a game. Free flowing, hard checking hockey ("playoff" hockey) is what everyone likes best - with the occasional rough and tumble to keep everyone honest.

Our company just gives us PTO. So, you're sick, personal, vacation, it's all good and that's why we have it - to use it. PTO is better IMO then tracking everything (vacation, sick, personal) separate. We get 18 PTO days for the first year of employment, which I think is pretty darn good.

that's probably tanzanite. My wife likes those too, and you can get those for about 1/2 the cost in the caribbean and you don't have to pay tax there. Double win!

Ahh the San Antonio Riverwalk. Fun stuff. It's a very cool place to go. So PA, you remember the little baseball diamond behind the ball park where we watched the fireworks in July? That's where we got engaged - which was also where we ended up after our first date, walking around down there by the water, etc. at the Ballpark. Very cool place when it's not too hot.

It's interesting because there are many more "rare" gemstones then diamonds. Tanzanite (sp), sapphires, etc. are technically more rare and harder to find then diamonds, yet because culture places such a high importance on "purity" (white or clear) then the diamond is the stone of choice. It's not just western society either, there are Russian mafia folks all over the diamond industry.

hey, just be glad we're not dogs.

You're going to go home and do a tribute? Batten down the hatches folks!

Bwahhhhaaaaa hahahahaha...

And it's................................ Time Out.

After a weird first 25 minutes, this game's turned out to be a dang good game. Lots of back and forth and drama.

Anyone find this eerily similar to two years ago? Score's different but set up's the same. NOW how big are those two missed FG's?

somehow i doubt it. how else was she going to get more people talking about HER instead of Brittney and Madonna?