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QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Oct 26, 2009 -> 11:00 AM) Sprecher's stuff is usually quality, i wish I got it down here. Saturday the wife and I split the highly-anticipated Sierra Estate Harvest Ale. It was very good, solidly west coast, very drinkable, but it wasn't life-changing. Fresh hop flavor and hop bitterness was front-and-center as expected, but surprisingly light on hop aroma. This being a beer to showcase fresh-from-the-vine hops (basically unheard of as hoops are usually dried before use), I expected sackloads of late-addition hops and a hop nose to knowck me off my feet. It wasn't there. As I said, a very good beer, and happy I had a chance to try it, but I was ready for a religious experience and it didn't happen. On the plus side, my beer merchant is blowing out the 24 oz bottles of the Sierra Southern Hemisphere Harverst Ale for $2.99 a bottle! Time to stock up on that one while there's some to be had. Are those beers from Sierra Nevada?

QUOTE (Tex @ Oct 26, 2009 -> 10:00 AM) Innocent until proven guilty I agree, but the guy had a blood alcohol level three times the legal limit. They shouldn't be holding a benefit for this chump.

Found another great beer that sits high on my list. Sprecher Black Bavarian. Absolutely delicious and easy to drink.

I'm sure just about everyone knows someone or knows of a story where a cop (or a relative or friend of a cop) gets the attention when something like this happens. My sister was involved in a car accident years ago where the driver of the other car was stinking drunk. But, because he was the police chief's cousin, they didn't even do a breathalyzer. A few weeks later, he was at a function on crutches and all his buddies were feeling sorry for him. A friend of ours kicked his crutch out from under him. This deal with having a benefit for a cop who killed two people his horrible. And it's a shame that the good cops out there are sullied by these losers.

Unless the Sox are in the playoffs, it's hard for me to care much.

QUOTE (Disco72 @ Oct 21, 2009 -> 04:01 PM) Thanks! Any thoughts on the neighborhoods around that area? Safe? Fun? I think the university is around the Mt. Vernon area, and the Aquarium is obviously Inner Harbor. I'm used to cities having lived in Chicago and Atlanta. Stay away from East Baltimore. That's where the container yards and bad neighborhoods are. Glen Burnie, where I lived, is south of the city. That's a decent area, much like the far southwestern suburbs of Chicago. To the west are some old but nice areas like Ellicott City. North of the city are the more expensive neighborhoods. Towson and Timonium I am familiar with. So, it depends on what you like. If you're looking for convienence of shopping, malls, etc. and the ease of going downtown, I would recommend the southern suburbs. If historical, older neighborhoods are your thing, go west (Ellicott City is very nice). And if ya got money, north is the place to be.

I lived right outside of Baltimore in Glen Burnie for about 2 years. I wish I could have been there longer. Baltimore is a great city with plenty to do. With a short stay with not much time to look around, I would check out the Inner Harbor and Fells Point. The Inner Harbor may be touristy, but I frequented it when I lived there because it's very easy to get in and out of downtown. Fells Point is close to the harbor and has tons of restaurants and bars. Also, there's the old police station where Homicide was filmed.

You could try some of these: "Your honor, two words: Come on!" "The radar gun must be broke. My car shimmies at 29.4." "The cop pulled me over on his bicycle, your honor." "I was running late for work, sir, and I mathematically figured I'd have to drive exactly 4.7 mph over the speed limit to make it on time." "30 is the new 25, your honor." "Good thing the cop didn't catch me earlier. I was actually slowing down from 74 mph."

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Oct 14, 2009 -> 03:40 PM) I have never heard of, nor seen this guy in anything. Seriously?

As far as events that have changed MY life, it's easy: No necessarily in any order 1. Birth of my first daughter 2. Birth of my son 3. Birth of my second daughter 4. Joining the USCG 5. Getting out of the CG I'd have to think about events that changed life as we know it. The one that really stands out is 9/11. If you really think about how much life has changed since then it's incredible. I barely remember what it was like to travel by plane before then.

I think Chelios could end up playing for an NHL team, but I would imagine his ice time would be limited. He could very well skate circles around some guys in the AHL and maybe even some in the NHL. But at 47, one would think his endurance would be low. His desire to keep playing is not a surprise. Most hockey players have been playing since they were 5 years old. My son has been playing for 3 years, and I coached his teams for the first two. Even at that young an age, hockey gets into their blood. If they love the game, they are hooked. I for one would like to see a game at the Allstate with Chelios guarding the blue line.

So Chris Chelios is planning on signing with the Chicago Wolves. He's 47 but is probably still tougher than some of the younger players. The speculation is that this will be his last go at it so that he can retire in Chicago, even if not with the Blackhawks. However, there is still a chance he can use his time with the Wolves as a showcase for NHL teams. Either way, it's pretty awesome that a legend...at least a Chicago hockey legend will be skating with the Wolves. I imagine ticket sales will jump. I grew up in Pittsburgh, so I didn't follow the Hawks like I do now. But, I would think this is huge for Chicago hockey fans.

QUOTE (NIUSox @ Oct 10, 2009 -> 01:23 AM) I've been on a reading spree recently. Instead of reading my books for class I've decided just to read alot of books although two are related to one of my classes. In the past 6 weeks I've read: The Know-It-All by AJ Jacobs The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown Just A Theory by Ken Miller Finding Darwin's God by Ken Miller Come to think of it, it is kinda an odd mismatch of books but they were all good. I just finished the last one tonight, not quite sure what to start next. My friend suggested "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follet has anyone read it? I read Pillars of the Earth for a class once. It's a huge book but worth the read.

I picked up a 6-pack of O'Fallon Pumpkin Beer this weekend. Wow. Probably the best pumpkin beer around, IMO.

With iTunes and mp3's available from many other sources, I'm sure CD purchases are way down. I haven't bought a CD in over a year. When you can buy and download a whole album for $9.99, why would you spend $11.99 (at least) plus taxes? I suppose that's why you don't see the Columbia House and BMG ads any more.

I did the BMG thing a few times. Remember that BMG had the deal where you had to buy only one CD at regular price. If you could remember to cancel the deal right away it was okay. The one time I did forget though...what a pain in the ass.

I voted for Pods. He's not great defensively, we can all agree on that. But, he was great in the leadoff role and had many clutch hits. I wouldn't mind seeing him back next year patrolling left field...that is if the price tag is right.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Oct 8, 2009 -> 06:51 AM) I don't understand how anyone couldn't have already started hating ESPN. Yeah, until the Yankees are eliminated from the playoffs (or win the World Series), you're not going to see coverage of much else on that channel.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 8, 2009 -> 12:48 AM) Knowing Williams and Guillen's disregard for outfield defense over their entire tenure (outside of Rowand and Anderson for a shortwhile), signing Abreu and a big left handed bat to DH (for instance, Jim Thome), would not surprise me in the least, and would help the offense. Preferably Beckham would leadoff, and the lineup you'd be left with would be potent as hell Beckham - 3B Abreu - RF Quentin - LF Thome - DH Konerko - 1B Pierzynski - C Ramirez - SS Rios - CF Getz/Nix - 2B That certainly would be a potent lineup. I for one would like to see Thome return, and Abreu would be a great addition. Realistically, though, I only see one of those guys (or players similar) playing for the Sox in 2010.

I don't think there's any way the Sox would trade Floyd. I certainly wouldn't want to see that. He's a cornerstone of the rotation for years to come.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Oct 7, 2009 -> 10:22 AM) Aka some one loved Fox Friday night 15 years ago when Sliders and X-Files was on and decided to make them one show. Who can forget Rembrandt Brown. Hey, Sliders launched Jerry O'Connell's career. Oh wait...

I haven't been to it, but I've heard that the Stateville Haunted Prison at Siegel's on Weber Rd. is good.

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Oct 7, 2009 -> 06:53 AM) Xavier Cugat, in addition to being a successful bandleader for several decades, is the patron saint of the tango-loving Moles of Zeeboos in the Galactic Gumshoe radio series. You went deep for that one. Nice.

I think Fringe is my favorite right now. Sort of like the X-Files but with more dynamic characters. Alternate universes!

Thank god for DVR. FlashForward House Fringe 24 (Later) Lost (Later)