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QUOTE(MurcieOne @ Aug 23, 2005 -> 06:18 PM) Hossa dominates... the sens are ridiculously stacked upfront. And trade him to the Thrashers for Dany Heatley. Hossa to Thrashers

QUOTE(shakes @ Aug 23, 2005 -> 09:08 PM) I would love to see his final graduation rate. Let me help... 1%...if you count walk-ons, mascots and student managers.

I'd say Dogs, but not cuz of the dogs, but because of the "Salad on a Bun." I still get into arguments with my fiancee about putting ketchup on a hot dog. It just can't be done. And celery salt, if available, is a must. Pizza is marketing...beef is everywhere Italians are.

Their weiners are hanging out. I would love to see that exhibit. I remember loving the sliced body exhibit at the Sci&I when I was a kid.

Happy Birthday Row.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Aug 23, 2005 -> 05:06 PM) This was an actual letter to the editor in yesterday's Chicago Tribune. That took me aback for a second. Is it really that different to partake in an activity that you know will kill you, whether it be in a split-second from now, or years from now? I'd be curious to hear thoughts on this one. Would this include skydivers? Construction workers? Any dangerous job or activity? All have inherent risks. I wouldn't call it a suicide. I would call it reckless indifference. (Thank you Law and Order.)

The best way to show up the media is to win. Plain and simple. No ifs, ands, or buts. We win the series, we get the attention. And even if we don't get enough, we can always say, "We won. You didn't. End of story."

QUOTE(LowerCaseRepublican @ Aug 22, 2005 -> 06:44 PM) Just a few college moves for me. For those at UIUC, it was: to Bromley Hall, to ISR (2x) to an apartment on Clark and then to my current place. The only move that was a pain in the ass was freshman year when Bromley had my roommate (DonkeyKongerko) and I move from the 9th floor to the 13th floor. The staff guaranteed us help...which came only after DonkeyKongerko and I had moved 99.9% of all our crap. What room on the 13th floor? I was in 1307. SE corner. Back in 1990-91, though.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Aug 22, 2005 -> 06:00 PM) But Bush stopped sending me stuff, and I had one of his campaign yard signs on my front lawn. I heard that the grass around those signs has died...that true?

Went to U of I for broadcast. Good journalistically. Lacking, at least when I went there, on technology. Almost went to Michigan State. Most that I knew either went to Syracuse, Mizzou or Southern Illinois. Anyway, once you get that first job out of college, it really doesn't matter all that much. Don't worry so much about where you go...just get internships in what you think you want ot do. That's so much more important...especially in journalism.

Leftover Pei Wei Chicken Mandarin Kung Pao. Celery. Cheese Stick. Repeat if necessary.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Aug 21, 2005 -> 03:18 AM) The secret is getting Fired UP! Make the next position better than this one. Tex...I love ya, but that is the cheesiest advice I've ever heard. True...but cheesy.

I've moved 9 times. Moving, if I remember correctly, is the second most stressful thing after a death in the family. Well, family in general. when I moved after my divorce...it was over Thanksgiving break and my Great Aunt had just died. So, my weekend was...Thanksgiving day Thursday, funeral Friday, move Saturday!!! Weeeeee!!!

Chavez was available? Why didn't we get him?

I've been fired too. I was fired for writing a letter asking why we were doing something when the owner told us many times that we weren't going to do it. It was a...if I want your opinion, I'll give it to you. The guy probably didn't like you for some reason..and was looking for a way to get you out. Don't sweat it, it sucks, but it's for the best. Plus you'll get unemployment!!!

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Aug 20, 2005 -> 02:28 PM) If we completely collapse and don't even make it to the playoffs we could finally have that big disastrous event that has the nation feel really sorry for us like the 69 Cubs or the curse of the Gambino. We'll become beloved nationally! :banghead Did you just say...the curse of the GAMBINO?!?! what is this, the Sopranos? I think it should be Bambino.

New outlines for appeals per ESPN: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=2138372 Question: If a tribe doesn't exist anymore...how do they get permission?

Laura Dern. Not pretty, but somethin' says SEXY to me.

Once the playoffs start...all bets are off. I don't care what happened during the regular season. The last three WS winners were wild cards. If the Sox can play like they did at the beginning of the season, you bet we can win the World Series. If they start playing wide-eyed and hesitant...nope, not gonna do it. And that's whether we add Griffey, Guardado, Owens, Nevin or whoever.

Don't underestimate the trip to Spain for Brock and Randle. That could be huge in cohesion and experience. The Illini won't be a run and gun team next year...they will be much bigger with Carter, Arnold and Augustine. There's always a chance they could be better than last year because they won't live and die on the outside shot. I don't think they will go 37-2 again...but I bet they go around 24-6 ish. As for Texas, Tucker is eligible, Aldridge is back but CJ Miles is in the NBA. The only thing the 'horns don't have is shooting. Gibson is awesome, but he's not a great shooter. They are going to struggle from the outside but they are going to beat up on some teams. this reminds me of Barnes' teams at Clemson. could be a Final Four team again this year.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Aug 18, 2005 -> 06:34 PM) If this is only about money ...... GET THE f***ING DEAL DONE, NO MATTER HOW MUCH WE TAKE ON. Its a deffered contract, this has Reinsdorf written all over it. Did you ever think that maybe...just maybe...Cincinnati ain't buyin' what we're sellin'? Just because you would offer everyone to them doesn't mean they want them. Even BMac. They probably want someone that's ready to step into a #1 role RIGHT NOW. BMac ain't that guy. They don't need any more OFs at this point. They don't need a 3B. Seems like they are fine with Lopez at SS. So what does that leave? Rogowski at 1B IF they can dump Casey and the Reds might not want him. Sorry dude, there are two sides to every story. And we don't even know one. And one more thing...earlier this year, everyone is talking about how aggressive KW is and that he'll get a deal done. How do you know that he isn't? Let's just let this play out and see what happens.

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This may sound silly, but I think this team plays with the weather. In the heat of the summer, and from what I've heard, it's pretty hot in Chicago this year, the ball flies out of Comiskey. In years past, our hitters were trying to crush the ball in the cool weather and it wasn't working, hence the poor start. This year, the team was manufacturing runs in the early part of the season, before the ball started carrying. So what does this mean? I think it means that the club will get back to their normal style of play as the weather gets cooler. Panicking is best done if we were fewer than 5 games up now and free-falling. The sox aren't free falling, they are in a slump. And as for rumors hurting the team...if the players can't deal with that, then they shouldn't be playing. And if you don't think that your employer doesn't always have your replacement in the back of his/her head, you're crazy. The Sox can't control the rumors, so play the game and play your hardest. Ozzie will get his team motivated again.

HOLY CRAP!!! No team has ever lost 4 games in a row...and still made the playoffs!!!

If Anderson could have a Shane Spencer-type last couple of months, I'd be happy. Spencer was a huge boost for that Yankee team. And then.......nuthin'.