HuskyCaucasian

One thing I hate about Apple announcements: They are almost ALWAYS on Tuesday at 12pm central... right when I am in our weekly staff meeting. Guess I'll have to have my laptop with me.

Chris Christie is not running. And this made me laugh: @OsamaInHell - Chris Christie and I have a lot in common: I hate Obama, he hates Obama, I attacked NYC in 2001, he attacked NYC at the end of Ghostbusters

Job interview next Tuesday. Not exactly what I am looking for, but we'll see.

My dad has Steve Smith and Matt Forte on his fantasy team....

QUOTE (daa84 @ Oct 2, 2011 -> 02:08 PM) boy newton is really good...way more accurate than he looked in college. Also making all the right reads when the bears are blitzing. This kid is the real deal He's better than Cutler... yes, I said it.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 2, 2011 -> 04:43 PM) Roethlisberger boarded the team plane with a boot on his foot. There has been a missing person's report for Cowley, he is presumed dead.

QUOTE (Brian @ Sep 30, 2011 -> 10:14 AM) I saw the poster last week at the theatre and looked it. There is a slight teaser trailer with photo booth pics. Tara Reid looks awful. Tara's getting paid practically nothing to come back. $250,000 is what I read. Jason Biggs (Jim) and Seann William Scott (Stiffler) are getting $5 million.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Sep 27, 2011 -> 01:24 PM) My free loading aunt, who has been payed "under the table" by my dad for years to care for my aging (now 88 year old) grandpa to keep him out of a retirement home (HER request), has hired a lawyer and convinced my mentally fractured grandpa to remove my dad's power of attorney and completely remove him (and probably my sister and I) from his will. She's apparently been slowly "brain washing" my grandpa for the last few years. My dad has been paying all his bills, tracking his medical records, and running his finances ever since my grandma died and his second wife was killed in a car accident. Prior to the car accident that killed his wife and severely damaged his shoulder and leg, she wasnt really part of the family. She had completely removed herself. My aunt hasnt had a stable job for probably 15-20 years ever since she was laid off from United. She's been using my Grandpa (and my dad) as a way to make easy money. This entire time, my aunt has effectively been using my Grandpa's car for "free" even though he hasnt been able to drive in 5+ years. Essentially, it's a play to get 100% of his inheritance. Paying her to keep an eye on him was what she insisted on to keep him out of a retirement home, which he would have needed if Grandpa did not have a care taker. He was mental ok until a few years back when he had a stroke and hasnt been the same since. At the time, having her around (as much as she and my dad weren't getting along) wasnt a bad idea and their relationship was "amicable". But I think she's seeing $$$ and going for it, probably should have seen this coming. In retrospect, my dad regrets that decision. But, one of my grandma's last wishes before she died was to "keep him in the house as long as you can". Oh, and "make sure the kids (my sister and I) get some of the money so they have an easier life." My dad called my grandpa today to see what was going on, and he told my dad he doesnt want anything to do with him or his family. As a co-worker told me today, she's turned my grandpa into a puppet. Quick follow up. My dad talked to my grandpa today. He is not changing his will. He's just moving power of attorney for health and probably executor status over to my dad's sister. So, as of right now, things seem to have settled down.

Apparently there is going to be a 4th "real" American Pie movie. "American Reunion". Not a crappy direct to DVD movie, a real movie.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 30, 2011 -> 02:19 AM) I hate that Phelps guy, though. Surprised this Cowley story isn't getting commented upon. Yes, KW was the reason Ozzie left. I agree with Cowley's sentiments, especially the last line. http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/wh...asnt-there.html ‘Loyalty wasn’t there’... no no, "$$$$ wasnt there" I've said it for a while, the Guillen family has a HUGE sense of entitlement.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Sep 29, 2011 -> 06:47 PM) No you're right. Wait for the GS2. I have Sprint's version and it's insane. I did read it comes to T-Mobile the middle of October, but I am trying to stay in the $150-199 range. The GS2 is going to be closer to $240. I really dont want to spend more than $300 total between my wife and I.

My wife and I are looking to switch from Verizon to T-Mobile and looking for smartphone suggestions. We arent looking to spend a lot of money, but I do like quality and something that wont drive my wife nuts. For me, I was thinking of the T-Mobile® G2x (aka LG Optimus 2X), it loos like a solid phone with a clean google experience. or the Samsung Galaxy S™ 4G, or the HTC® Sensation™ 4G. For my wife, I was thinking either the HTC Wildfire S or LG Optimus T. Any thoughts?

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Sep 29, 2011 -> 08:43 AM) So what was your basis for your crackpot theory from a page or two ago? It's called a crack pot theory because it's probably wrong, but it's fun to try and think outside the box. It's something I learned from a LOST podcast I used to listen to. QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Sep 29, 2011 -> 08:43 AM) True, but this is episode one of season one, there is a lot of time to go. They could turn things later this year, or even next.

Could be worse... he could be the GM.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 28, 2011 -> 02:13 PM) Did you know the Air Force bought ipad2's for every pilot? All of their flight plans will now be on ipad's The Air Forces new mission is to drop birds on pigs hiding in bunkers.

Something's wrong with my Google+ Stream. It's nothing but my own posts, even though I have a lot of people in my circles who post publicly.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Sep 28, 2011 -> 01:39 PM) Put it on the board. You can put it in the baaaankkk.... YES!

@clarkspencer - Ozzie guillen: "something was missing" last couple of years in chicago in terms of his passion

Finished watching Terra Nova, really liked it.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Sep 28, 2011 -> 10:17 AM) I read somewhere that either a city or state is trying to pass legislation to make this an illegal practice. Like age discrimination, which still very much happens, they just dont TELL you that werent picked because of your age.

Terra Nova crackpot theory:

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 27, 2011 -> 02:51 PM) The real problem with the "First year or two" for Ozzie in Florida actually has a name. Or a couple of names. Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, Ryan Howard, Shane Victorino, Hunter Pence, Cole Hamels, etc. Yea.... that's a problem. lol

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 27, 2011 -> 02:46 PM) This is Florida's last chance at selling out the stadium on a regular basis. They get a great manager who is Latin and a new ballpark. He also is great tool for PR. He'll be all over the commercials as they market Ozzie Guillen, the man who won a WS in Florida and one in Chicago. Perfect scenario for Marlins. I tried to make it clear that I DO think it will work for the first year or two. No doubt about that. It's a perfect crescendo. But after the "newness" of the park falls off and if the team still struggles to get to .500, in 3-5 years attendance will go back down again to a little above where it is now. This is just my opinion and as a Marlins fan and future Florida resident, I hope I am wrong.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 27, 2011 -> 02:34 PM) No one else enjoys the irony of getting a player back who can legitimately be called "Ozzie"? He'll be names Sox manager in 2022.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 27, 2011 -> 02:35 PM) They should be thrilled to get Guillen. Why wouldn't they be? Excellent for them in a new ballpark and perfect for Ozzie as well. Personally, I have no faith in south Florida baseball. Yes both Florida teams had/have horrible stadiums, but they have never had a lot of support. I just dont think FLorida is a summer baseball state.