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QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Mar 8, 2012 -> 11:17 AM) Columbus would be a no go, just like Madison (Minneapolis would be the only likely exception to having it on campus.) Id say Cinci and Cleveland, the point is to get the Big 10 into as many areas as possible. Id even be fine with Philly (farthest trip for all fans), just because of the exposure. Not sure how Columbus is set up, but you're correct about Minneapolis. The Target Center (where the Twolves play) is downtown, about 10 minutes from Minnesota's campus. Despite its relative closeness, it's completely separate from the campus (there's even the obvious physical barrier of the river, as the two are on opposite sides); it'd be the equivalent of DePaul playing in a Big East Tournament hosted at the United Center. I admit there's a bit of a difference because it's not like Chicago is wholly behind DePaul, whereas Minneapolis is clearly (and for obvious reasons) all about the U (as Minnesota is called here), but in terms of geography and whatnot, it's pretty similar.

QUOTE (Brian @ Mar 7, 2012 -> 08:39 AM) Best episode of the season last night Agreed.

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QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Mar 6, 2012 -> 03:53 PM) Here is what I posted a few days ago The Indiana fans on this board responded its not a big advantage, I disagree. That being said, if both teams play their best game, Wisconsin wins. If Wisconsin shoots sub 40%, itll be rough. (edit) And as it turns out, I believe the tourney is in Chicago next year. Eh, I think it's definitely an advantage, but not as much as it's made out to be. The biggest advantage to playing at Assembly Hall is how many students/how loud they are, and even a pro-IU crowd in Indy is nowhere near that level. I think the bigger advantage is just being close to home from a comfort perspective (but even that's negated, because they stay in a hotel in Indy the whole time).

Now I want a Buffalo burger. So tasty, and so much better for you than beef. Mmm. Is buffalo supposed to be "better" for one than chicken?

Just recently finished War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk. Just started Downtown Owl by Chuck Klosterman.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Mar 4, 2012 -> 06:53 PM) My sister was going to be getting married next year. He's in the Air Force. He got a chance to take an assignment in Japan starting this fall. So, we just found out they are getting married at Walt Disney World in May when we are all on vacation down there. Getting married on the boardwalk between Yacht and Beachclub and the Boardwalk. That's a really neat spot; we always stay in one of those two places.

Russ, Meatheads is pretty good, try it out. And Five Burgers are definitely worth all the hype. So delicious. The fries are pretty good, too.

I convinced the cab driver last night to stop at White Castle on the way home. Fantastic choice.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Mar 2, 2012 -> 02:34 PM) Bulls***, Obama's more slick than that. It was SEAL Team 6 and/or a drone. The heart attack drone...now THAT would be impressive.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Mar 2, 2012 -> 08:19 AM) Sounds like some of the conversations got crossed here, so I apologize for my previous statement. To be clear, I think it's wrong to celebrate the death of another person in a, "good, I'm glad their dead", sort of way. Especially when the reason why boils down to them having a different set of religious/political opinions than you (and in this case, this is exactly what's going on). That reason aside, justifying it by saying, "well...they did the same thing to so and so", is no justification. It makes you and the other people that partake in that sort of nonsense just as hateful/bad. Edit: Oh, and if you find yourself defending others with that same justification, it again makes you just as bad. I was only speaking of people who were (validly) criticizing someone who recently died; sorry if it sounded like I meant the "Good, I'm glad he's dead" people, and I could see how it did. That I find much more abhorrent, and wouldn't defend it.

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Ha, the recreation of a torrent site was spot on.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Mar 1, 2012 -> 07:06 PM) btw, Taibbi's piece, now there's a raging asshole. Yeah, I don't mind some of his stuff, but he tends to rate too high on the douche-o-meter. QUOTE (Y2HH @ Mar 1, 2012 -> 07:19 PM) Then you obviously don't understand. Or, the more likely scenario, you don't really want too. Then enlighten me. Do you not think it's inherently mean-spirited to criticize someone immediately after their death? Because that seems to be the most basic distinction happening here. That was the only thing I was ascribing to you (while imploring you to please correct me if I was wrong); the second half of the paragraph was where I addressed the distinction I could understand, but was not ascribing that to you. That's twice now you've made conclusions that I'm secretly spewing some vitriol Breitbart's way without saying what gives you that inclination, aside from the brief bit about "the more I defend..." which leads back to my earlier question -- is it not possible to defend a view point while thinking said view point is entirely off base?

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Mar 1, 2012 -> 03:41 PM) I'm gonna give it a go. My only problem is the conclusion can only be that he's dead or in a coma right? Anything else and it would be kinda silly. Yeah, I'm giving it a go too. Plus, Jason Isaacs is awesome; Colonel Tavington was one of the best villains ever.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Mar 1, 2012 -> 03:19 PM) I don't agree with your claim that any criticism of the someone who died is off-limits. You have to ignore that criticism comes in all forms and some of it is fair and valid and some of it is unfair and mean-spirited to come to that conclusion. If I understand Y2HH and SS2K5's posts correctly, they would say that verbalizing "fair and valid" criticism is inherently mean spirited if the person just died (and feel free to correct me if I misinterpreted ya'll). I'm just saying that, while I agree with that staying silent out of respect for the loved ones is appropriate, I can certainly understand if some people choose to answer the question of, "How do I properly show respect for the death of a person who, in life, I thought was a terrible individual?" with "Well, he relinquished that right to respect when he denied another that same right."

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 1, 2012 -> 03:05 PM) Frum's piece is gloating over Breitbarts death. Really? Maybe this distinction lies in the different places we come from, but it seemed to me he was asking "Wow, if an obituary is the highlight of the best aspects of a person's life, and I think that person was a complete and total dickhead, how do I balance honesty with dignity for death?" That's sounds like a struggle to find a good answer to a tough question; not a veiled attack on Breitbart, which is what you suggest. But again, maybe that distinction is grounded in contexts on which we would not agree.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Mar 1, 2012 -> 12:09 PM) It's still idiots being idiots regardless of the color of brush you all choose to paint it with. The more you defend this type of behavior, the less I'm inclined to believe that you aren't exactly like them, DESPITE you claiming the contrary. So I'm not allowed to defend something I don't agree with? Really? Maybe I didn't make that clear last time -- I'm not painting with ANY color. I'm merely using the exact facts in front of us; do partisan politics paint those facts? Of course they do, but they don't paint my analysis of it. Reverse Kennedy and Breitbart's roles in this, and I'd say the exact same thing. Would I be less likely to jump into that debate? Perhaps, but that still doesn't change how I see this.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Mar 1, 2012 -> 01:13 PM) Breitbart was walking near his home in Brentwood, Calif just after midnight Thursday when he collapsed according to his father-in-law Orson Bean. Someone saw Breitbart fall and called 911. Emergency crews tried to revive him and rushed him to the emergency room at UCLA Medical Center, Bean said. Source: Andrew Breitbart Dead at 43 | NBC San Diego Frum on Breitbart, which is pretty much where my opinion lies: Thanks for that; it relates pretty well to my opinion as well.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Mar 1, 2012 -> 11:44 AM) Even if he did treat Kennedy's death with dignity, this still would have happened. Idiots don't need permission to be idiots. They are anyway. Er, yes, but he didn't treat Kennedy's death with dignity. That's the entire point. Put another way, Breitbart was an idiot for the way he treated Kennedy's death; I'm merely saying I can more easily understand where idiots are coming from when they're targeting another idiot.

QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Mar 1, 2012 -> 11:22 AM) HOw is that different? He was mean to someone after they died so it's ok to be mean about him? Sounds the same to me. And you can assault his character, think he was an asshole when alive, but to express glee that he is dead is just wrong. That is reserved for a few special evil people in the world. No, I was making the distinction between "this is something Conservatives said about a Liberal's death, Andrew Breitbart was a Conservative, therefore it's more fair for Liberals to say this about Breitbart's death" and "this is something Andrew Breitbart said about Liberal's death, therefore it's more fair for Liberals to say this about Breitbart's death." Y2HH, I agree with you, to a certain extent -- it's still not right, and I wouldn't do it; as I said, I would treat his death as I treat others' -- with dignity. Obviously for any celebrity it's different that I'm not personally sad about it, but I still respect it in the sense of, "Even if I detested him, I'm sure he still had people who loved him that are greatly impacted by this and I'll treat his death with dignity in deference to their sorrows." The "certain extent" I go to is that I'm a firm believer in the "Golden Rule;" following that, Breitbart did not treat Kennedy's death with dignity, and therefore he has given permission to be treated like that himself. I, like you, choose not to act on said permission; but some people do, and I understand where they're coming from even if I don't agree with them doing so.

QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Mar 1, 2012 -> 10:45 AM) So another one of the 'that's ok, the other side did it too' defenses? Still not right. My thoughts on Breitbart's passing are more or less what Brian said -- I thought the guy was a verminous douche, which doesn't mean I wanted him to die, and I will treat his death with dignity. However, can you not admit that this is slightly different than "the other side did it too" since it wasn't just "the other side" but Breitbart himself who was engaging in the same behavior that, in your words, is "not right?"

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Feb 29, 2012 -> 12:58 AM) White Collar with a pretty good season end there. Yeah. Obviously, Peter and Neal will both still be on the show, so I wonder how they're going to work this out. Beau Bridges does a good job, I really really dislike Agent Kramer.

I couldn't find the Kate Upton thread, so... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdGsKzmCgB0 oh god oh god oh god oh god oh god oh god oh god oh god oh god oh god oh god oh god oh god oh god oh god oh god

Come on Northwestern! EDIT: Aaargh. Damn.