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QUOTE(NUKE @ Jan 23, 2007 -> 11:47 PM) What effect does El Nino have exactly and why? I remember there were a few years in the 90s where El Nino was cited as the cause for milder than average winters and now it's causing colder weather? Im just a bit confused here. chicago has been much milder this winter - in other places it's been much more severe than normal. its just bizarre fluxuation accross the board.

QUOTE(StrangeSox @ Jan 17, 2007 -> 07:38 PM) Anyone else see Children of God? One of the best movies I've seen put out in a while. God, Men, what's the diff right?

QUOTE(Steff @ Jan 13, 2007 -> 09:35 AM) Correct. I can't find the source of the MLB and ESPN initial reports other than NYDN, but it's clear that it wasn't Bonds that implicated Sweeney and though he didn't comment on it yesterday I'm sure he wasn't the one that implicated that he tested positive for anything either. Now that might seem like he didn't know Bonds said it - or maybe Bonds didn't even say it right? but: Sweeney felt it was necessary to have an apology from Bonds?? why would he want an apology for something Bonds didn't even do?

anyone remember that game with frank prolly in '98 or '99 where he whiffed on strike three and literally spun around and fell in the dirt. then took the bat and hit it on the ground between his legs while sitting there and stuck his tongue out lookin like an idiot. i thought it was friggin hilarious

QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ Jan 11, 2007 -> 04:43 PM) I'm still evil, on the inside. This is just a ruse to further my evil-monkey ways unseen by the liberal masses! Or I just got tired of EvilMonkey. Take your pick! Still the same conservative leaning Sox fan I always was! whattabout Evil Alpha Dog?

QUOTE(Steff @ Jan 11, 2007 -> 10:44 PM) I've never called her a ditz, but with video evidence I think it's a safe bet that she's a slut, which I have said she acts like. And would you mind pointing out to me where it is that I said he couldn't call him a jerk...? people who arent sluts can make videos steff. thats a little ignorant doncha think? QUOTE(Steff @ Jan 12, 2007 -> 07:58 AM) Bonds apologizes to Sweeney for amphetamines controversy By JANIE McCAULEY, AP Sports Writer January 12, 2007 AP - Jan 11, 10:33 am EST SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Barry Bonds came out publicly to make it clear his teammate and good friend Mark Sweeney had no involvement in the latest allegations against the San Francisco slugger. He insists he didn't get any amphetamines from Sweeney. He also didn't deny using them. According to a story in the New York Daily News, Bonds failed an amphetamines test last season -- and the newspaper reported that Bonds initially attributed it to a substance he had taken from Sweeney's locker. "He is both my teammate and my friend," Bonds said in a statement Thursday. "He did not give me anything whatsoever and has nothing to do with this matter, contrary to recent reports. "I want to express my deepest apologies especially to Mark and his family as well as my other teammates, the San Francisco Giants organization and the fans." So not only is it not about getting busted taking drugs.. it's also not about throwing his teammate under the bus anymore... Wonder what the next b**** and moan session will be about... Get some new glasses. as soon as you can show us about, well 29 more i think you'll be able to sway some opinions!

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Jan 11, 2007 -> 12:32 PM) I'll also add jennifer aniston and kirsten dunst. yeah i agree with that one - especially dunst... sorry Athomeboy, but i just dont see it at all

i'm happy - i want him to get the same treatment as mcgwire if not worse

first one that popped into my head was renee zellweger - i think shes ugly as hell and always looks like she's having an allergic reaction with her puffy friggin cheeks...

QUOTE(BobDylan @ Jan 10, 2007 -> 01:23 PM) In my opinion, the game was a digression from Windwaker in every sense. Easier gameplay, worse graphics, less sidequests, smaller map, less (meaningful) items, etc, etc. Even the story is worse just for the sole fact that Link stands there in every scene with a stone face and doesn't have a SINGLE line. You'd think a guy appointed by the gods would have a little more expression, no? It's still a very good game, as all the Zelda games are (except Majora's Mask, I really thought that game was quite bad), but in a series like this, I always expect it to evolve into better things. In the case of Twilight Princess, I had high expectations coming into the new platform and new gaming concept. They didn't deliver on any fronts and gave fans just "another" Zelda game. I expect the next one to harness the Wii capabilities. well the graphics thing is just a matter of opinion - i like the more realistic graphics as opposed to the cartoony ones and thats just the ways it is, but i dont think there was a smaller map - running everywhere would have taken ages, its just that theres a horse in this one instead of a slow as s*** boat. I personally hated the sailing aspect of WW and a "smaller" map that doesnt involve tedious travel is fine by me. otherwise though i agree with the sidequest thing but as for link's expressions - why would you WANT link to have lines? thats the POINT of Zelda games - ya know that Link is YOU. thats the concept at least. He has always been a blank slate in zelda games and i dont know why that would have changed for TP

.315, 1 HR, 21 RBI, 13 SB

.282, 17 HR, 78 RBI

QUOTE(BobDylan @ Jan 7, 2007 -> 06:09 PM) Are you f***ing serious? And what the hell do graphics matter anyway? GAMEPLAY > graphics Windwaker even has better graphics than Twilight Princess, which, in my opinion, aside from Majora's Mask, is the worst game of the series. you really thought TP was that bad?? i loved the graphics but i wasnt expecting AMAZING and for me the gameplay was good. it was a bit easy but good nonetheless. For me it's more about story than innovation in the gameplay per se. In that respect i was really happy until the end where it was relatively anti-climactic. that being said it was still my 2nd or 3rd favorite with Oot 1st. i just didnt really dig windwaker at all. and i JUST played it for the first time after doing TP. I didnt like the story at all... i mean who cares about "kid who's not link but... wait... actually sorta kinda is link"s sister... i dunno. I agree though that the graphics got better as the game went on - but i'd still rather have TP graphics than WW any day

I got a 14 - another clinton sandwich. think it fits about right

QUOTE(NUKE @ Jan 4, 2007 -> 07:14 PM) http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Inves...104markets.aspx I thought once the Republicans lost the election that Bush was going to wave his hands and make oil skyrocket again. As if those stupid conspiracy theories needed anymore debunking. why would he do that? not like he wants dems to win in 08... if he had 'waved his hands and made oil skyrocket' it would have severely hurt the GOP

QUOTE(BobDylan @ Jan 4, 2007 -> 05:22 PM) I don't think they harnessed the capabilities of the Wii at all. Considering the concept of the Wii, I'd have expected some monumental changes. Instead, it's the same old s***, now you can just flick your wrist around and point the remote at the screen. I don't find it that cool. do you have the wii version or the gc version?

QUOTE(BobDylan @ Jan 4, 2007 -> 03:32 PM) Gameplay > Graphics Twilight Princess offers nothing that the previous games offer, that's my big beef with it. Every new game has offered something different. remember the game was meant for the Wii (not initially but in the end) and thats where the different comes in. The gameplay with the Wii is just friggin cool

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Jan 4, 2007 -> 01:52 AM) I was this was with Ocarina too. I won't be able to beat this until Mid-March, as I only get one more day at home, before I'm heading back to school. Curious, how many hours did you log to beat it? about 36 hours my list goes: Ocarina Twilight Princess Majora Wind Waker (i'm playing that now for the first time and its just tedious... an ok game but tedious)

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Jan 4, 2007 -> 04:16 PM) button pushed. prove you wrong? That's what I just did. You said "People who try to protect the "sanctity of marriage" really are being unbelievably hypocritical" I'm a person who believes in protecting the sanctity of marriage and at least in this area of my life, I'm not a hypocrit... Reddy meet Wrong. If you MEAN politicians who rail against gay marriage, then SAY politicians. Otherwise, your logic is inaccurate. you and al gore. its hypocrite. oh and one other thing. What the hell does sanctity of marriage mean these days? can you explain that to me? maybe then i'll see the error of my ways

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Jan 4, 2007 -> 04:12 PM) If it makes you feel better, Reddy, I formally give you permission to post in the big kid's area. haha well thanks i appreciate it. and i figure if that doesnt get him suspended it gives me one free pass to say something suspension worthy right?

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Jan 4, 2007 -> 02:33 PM) cowards...every last one of you. why? I plan on never getting divorced and I have a great relationship with my future wife. The only way it would be hypocritical is if I were to be a divorcee and claim some moral high ground. your logic is inaccurate. This is the big kids discussion area, try the "palehose" section and then work your way up. wow... wow... yeah i may not post a ton but i've been here for what, 3 years now? i think i can post wherever the f*** i want. anyway - gays dont PLAN to break up either just as you dont PLAN to divorce. No one does. but at the same time how do you explain all of those republican congressmen who rail against gay marriage but are on their 3rd wife themselves? THATS what i'm saying - and my logic is not inaccurate my friend. prove me wrong. and by the way - i was not specifically talking about YOU with my last post. fyi

QUOTE(Rex Kicka** @ Jan 4, 2007 -> 01:25 PM) Bird Flu is an animal derived disease as well. But like I said, I don't see what that point has to do with anything. STDs are spread through unprotected sex. Correct. I would actually argue that monogamy is just as common in homosexual relationships. What's the difference? There aren't any "monogamy" night clubs. So people don't know about it and don't talk about it. Since same sex partners are not allowed the same monogamous social covenants that heterosexuals are allowed, it would be difficult to prove your point or my point in either way. It's been my experience that gay people seek stable, loving relationships just like straight people do. exactly. just because their genetically wired to be attracted to different people doesnt mean they're wired to be promiscuous... there's always that connotation with gays that they go from partner to partner blah blah blah but come on now look at today's straight culture as well - we could talk divorce rate, we could talk vegas weddings a la britney spears. people who try to protect the "sanctity of marriage" really are being unbelievably hypocritical.

cameo... its a kickass game - beat it like 2 weeks after getting it... i got ridiculously hooked. i'd love to get other opinions after some of you guys beat it... i'm not sure i dig the end - but overall the game was phenominal

QUOTE(NUKE @ Jan 3, 2007 -> 02:30 AM) Something tells me you're wrong. A sensible statement is still a sensible statement regardless of who's mouth it comes out of. since when has that been your motto?

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Jan 2, 2007 -> 12:35 PM) People try to fix genetic weaknesses all of the time. Growth hormones for short people, bald people, fat people, skinny people, sick people. really? because I see Christianity made fun of more often than homosexual people these days. sure if you live in a bumblecrotch, AL, you're probably going to be looked at differently. However, there are plenty of places where it is perfectly acceptable to be homosexual, but often those people suffer from depression and other mental issues despite social acceptance. says the guys quoting darwinism.........